The ANZAED Eating Disorder Credential
The ANZAED Eating Disorder Credential provides clinicians with formal recognition of qualifications, knowledge, training, and professional development activities needed to meet minimum standards for the delivery of safe and effective eating disorders care.
With the support of the Australian Government Department of Health and by recommendation of the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Working Group on Eating Disorders, ANZAED and NEDC partnered to develop the credentialing system. The design and development of the credentialing system began with an in-depth national consultation process during 2019-2020, involving over 900 participants across clinical groups, service leaders, key professional organisations, and people with lived experience and families and supports. The full consultation summary can be found here.
In the implementation of the Credential, ANZAED and NEDC aim to help people experiencing eating disorders and their families/supports find a clinician with the appropriate knowledge and training to provide safe and effective care. The Credential is designed to support individuals experiencing eating disorders across all diagnostic presentations, from early intervention through to complex and acute presentations, both in public and private settings, and it aims to enhance the effectiveness and consistency of care for eating disorders in Australia.
Since the launch in 2022, over 1600 dietitians and mental health clinicians have become credentialed in Australia. In 2024, the Credential is being expanded to include general practitioners, recognising their knowledge and training in screening, assessment, diagnosis and referral for treatment. The Credential was developed through funding from the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care.