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People residing with eating disorders in NSW can now entry specialist residential care with the opening of a new $13.5 million Residential Eating Disorders Centre in Newcastle.

Named Baiyangbaiyaang, an Aboriginal identify which means ‘Butterfly – the one who flutters’, the two-storey, 12-bed facility in Charlestown is the primary publicly funded service of its kind in NSW.

Suitable for people aged 16 and older with a recognized eating dysfunction, the centre gives evidence-based interventions in a nurturing, home-like setting.

Baiyangbaiyaang is designed to bridge the hole between community-based care and hospital admission, offering personalised service for many who are able to take an energetic position of their restoration and improve their high quality of life.

Residents might keep on the centre for up to a few months, relying on their progress. They will obtain individualised assist from a multi-disciplinary staff of specialists together with psychiatrists, psychologists, dietitians, nurses, occupational therapists, train physiologists and social employees.

A spread of assist and day by day wellness actions will help residents increase their independence and proceed their restoration journey at home, together with psychotherapy, grocery procuring, cooking lessons, and delicate motion classes.

The funding is an element of a $63 million Commonwealth dedication to ship seven eating dysfunction care centres nationally.

Residential care will start within the coming weeks, serving to present assist for people throughout NSW. All referrals to the power have to be accomplished online by a treating practitioner. Admissions will likely be primarily based on medical presentation and need.

The centre will complement different eating dysfunction providers throughout NSW, together with native health district day packages and community-based therapies.

Residents and their households travelling long distances to the centre may additionally be eligible for journey and lodging subsidies underneath the IPTAAS scheme.

If you, or anybody you recognize, is experiencing an eating dysfunction or physique image issues, contact the Butterfly Foundation National Helpline on 1800 33 4673 (ED HOPE) or go to Butterfly.

NSW Minister for Mental Health Rose Jackson MLC stated:

“This centre represents a massive step forward in how we support people living with eating disorders.

“For the first time in NSW, those in need will have access to dedicated, publicly funded services to provide the care they deserve, supporting individuals and their families at a crucial point in their recovery journey.”

Member for Charlestown Jodie Harrison MP stated:

“Baiyangbaiyaang is an important addition to the supports available to people living with eating disorders in Charlestown and the Newcastle area.

“It presents a next step for them on the road to independence and improved wellbeing. It’s a great example of all levels of governments working together on important health issues in our communities.”

The Hon. Emily Suvaal MLC stated:

“Facilities like this can have a lasting positive impact and I’m very proud to see increased support for people with eating disorders.

“Baiyanbaiyaang will offer life-saving support to people in a calm, safe and welcoming environment, guiding them on the road to recovery.”

Director Mental Health Services, Hunter New England Local Health District Dr Anand Swamy stated:

“The centre will complement existing services, such as the state-wide Eating Disorders Day Program and community-based services.”

CEO of the Butterfly Foundation Dr Jim Hungerford stated:

“For too long, people with eating disorders in NSW have struggled to access the specialised care they need. The Butterfly Foundation will continue to share our learnings and insights with the service.”

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