Interconnections Worldwide

Working internationally to share information, help build knowledge and support teamwork around babies, children and young people who are disabled, marginalised or vulnerable

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Eating Disorders Association NZ (EDANZ)

EDANZ offers parents and carers help. EDANZ was established by parents of people with eating disorders in New Zealand and understands how challenging the illness is for the person and the family. EDANZ principles:

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    • Eating disorders are biologically based mental illness and fully treatable with a combination of nutritional, medical, and therapeutic supports.
    • Parents do not cause eating disorders and patients do not choose eating disorders.
    • Parents and caregivers can be a powerful support for a loved one's recovery from eating disorder.
    • Blaming and marginalising parents in the treatment process causes harm and suffering.
    • When available, patients should receive evidence-based treatment.
    • Families should be supported in seeking the most appropriate treatment in the least restrictive environment possible.
    • Food is medicine: all treatment should include urgent and ongoing nutritional rehabiliation.
    • When the family is supported, the patient is supported.
    • Siblings and all family members are affected by the a family member's illness, and deserve full attention to their needs.
    • Parents have unique abilities to offer other parents support, information, and the wisdom of experience.

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The first report of its kind on eating disorders in Australia

Paying the Price: economic and social impact of eating disorders report, compiled by Deloitte Access Economics. The report is the first of its kind for eating disorders in Australia, identifying prevalence, financial costs, and the productivity and societal impact of the many Australians suffering these mental illnesses.

The full report can be downloaded here.

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The Australian Nurse-Family Partnership Program (ANFPP)

This programme is a part of the Australian Government's commitment to improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The ANFPP supports women pregnant with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander child to improve their own health and the health of their baby.

The ANFPP will also help with the baby's development in their early years. Under the ANFPP, trained nurses visit families in their own homes to help them grow a stronger family. The ANFPP delivers assistance for mothers and fathers to help them become the best parents they can be.

The ANFPP is being set up by health services across Australia...

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SOMANZ - Society of Obstetric Medicine of Australia and New Zealand

The Society aims to advance clinical and scientific knowledge of hypertensive diseases and medical disorders in pregnancy and to foster collaboration with other regional and international societies interested in hypertension in pregnancy and obstetric medicine.SOMANZ Mission Statement: To improve outcomes for all women with medical disorders related to pregnancy; To promote clinical excellence in pregnancy-related medical disorders through collaboration between health practitioners; To foster the highest levels of training and education in Obstetric Medicine; To provide a supportive academic environment and to encourage basic and clinical research.

More information here.

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