DAA Annual Report 2018-19 Financial Year

Eating Disorders Interest Group IG Membership Current IG Leadership team titles and roles (as of 30 June 2019):

Name Role

Anjanette Casey Convenor Claire Toohey Secretary / Website Coordinator Deanne Harris Vice Convenor / Listserve Coordinator Fumi Somehara Professional Development Co-ordinator (Workshop) Jessica Tilbrook Communication Officer / Newsletter Co-ordinator Jodie Sheraton Professional Development Co-ordinator (Webinar) Mellisa Ashley Newsletter Co-ordinator Rebecca Anderson Communication Officer Susan Hart Research Officer Tara McGregor Supervision Officer Anjanette Casey Convenor Claire Toohey Secretary / Website Coordinator Deanne Harris Vice Convenor / Listserve Coordinator Fumi Somehara Professional Development Co-ordinator (Workshop) Jessica Tilbrook Communication Officer / Newsletter Co-ordinator Jodie Sheraton Professional Development Co-ordinator (Webinar)

IG Leadership team members who finished during the 18-19 FY: Please note these members are on maternity leave. Whilst not involved in current teleconferences, they aim to resume on their return.

Name Role

Kirrily Pursey Member Connect Officer (on maternity leave) – anticipated to return to leadership team in 19-20

Elizabeth Parker Advocacy Office (on maternity leave) – anticipated to return to leadership team in 19-20. Remains lead researcher of project. “Enhancing Competency”

Members on Member Connect as of June 30 2019: 535 Members, 282 Followers

IG Meetings Date Teleconference or

Face- to-Face (please list location)

Outcomes

11th July 2018 Teleconference • Judging of DAA Research Prize planned, • Information provided on ANZAED training reference group, • Organised agenda of ANZAED dietitian conference meeting, • Agreement to review MHANDI resource on eating disorders, • Update and planned projects (Enhancing Competency, Improving Communication on

Members Connect MC). • Planned PD event (webinar)

8th August 2018 Teleconference • Decided EDIG would reapply for DAA Research Prize for 2019, • Update and planned projects (Enhancing Competency, Improving Communication MC,

Supervision). • Planned PD event (workshop and webinar)

12th Sept 2018 Teleconference • Jodie Sheraton made video on behalf of Leadership team for Dietitian Day, • Completed application for DAA Research Prize 2019, • Update and planned projects (Improving Communication MC), • Planned PD event (workshop), • Planned production of EDIG newsletter, • Decided to gain information regarding Inside Out online training direction prior to advocating

for DAA CAL courses in eating disorders 10th October 2018 Teleconference • Agreed with DAA executive that Research Prize to be awarded to one APD, who are the lead

researcher and presenter at conference, • Susan Hart joined the leadership team in a capacity to support research, • Update and planned projects (Enhancing Competency, Improving Communication MC,

Supervision). • Planned PD event (workshop and webinar). • Planned production of EDIG newsletter

Date Teleconference or Face- to-Face (please list location)

Outcomes

14th November 2018 Teleconference • Medicare Benefits Scheme: Jody Sheridan, Rebecca Anderson and Hannah Ryrie represented DAA at the stakeholders meeting in Canberra on 30/10/18.

• EDIG Newsletter published. • Planned PD event (workshop and webinar). • Webpage updated with current representatives on Leadership Team. • Update and planned project (Improving Communication MC).

December 2018 Teleconference • Medicare benefits changes announced- discussion regarding competency implications • Request received from ANZAED regarding Dietitians interest group ? collaboration • Advocacy project- ethics submitted • Workshop confirmed 8th march 2019 • Webinar Recovery record held 28 attendees • Word on Wednesday roster completed Feb 2019

January 2019 Teleconference • Nil meeting 13th February 2019 Teleconference • Communication amongst range eating disorder associations re potential upcoming training to

support MBS. • Workshop proposal submitted for 2019 DAA Annual conference on behalf of EDIG. • Planned budget for 19/20 - decided to minimise projects to support any future CAL/training

development. • Planned PD event (workshop). Jessica Tilbrook and Rebecca Anderson joined ED Leadership

Team. • Update and planned projects (Enhancing Competency, Improving Communication MC,

Supervision). • Planned production of newsletter

March 2019 Teleconference • EDIG agreed to follow up concerns of Fast Track Trial with DAA executive (see minutes for planned approach),

• Agreed to follow up with ANZAED re their plan for increased interest groups / potential impact on EDIG. EDIG LT to be involved in teleconference with DAA to discuss MBS.

Date Teleconference or Face- to-Face (please list location)

Outcomes

• Planned requested modification to EDIG project for budget. • Update and planned projects (Enhancing Competency, Improving Communication MC). • Planned production of newsletter. Update and planned PD events (workshop/webinar).

April 2019 Teleconference • Update on CAL proposal to develop ED course, • Deanne Harris agreed to be vice convenor of EDIG Leadership Team, • Agreed to help update ED MHANDI resource, • Update and planned projects (Enhancing Competency, Improving Communication

MC). • Planned production of newsletter. Updated or planned PD event (workshop/webinar).

May 2019 Teleconference • Decision to continue communication with Robert Hunt re moving forward with request for DAA to communicate EDIG members concerns regarding Fast Track Trial.

• Position of Leadership Team established re: CAL course. • Update and/or planned projects (Enhancing Competency, Improving Communication MC,

Supervision, newsletter). • Update and planned PD events (workshop/webinar). • Update on developments of EDIG contribution to MHANDI ED resource

June 2019 Teleconference • Judging of research prize at ANZAED conference organised, • Update and planned PD events. • Update and/or planned projects (Enhancing Competency, Improving Communication MC,

Supervision, newsletter).

Key Performance Indicators and IG Activities KPI number

Description of KPI Outcome of KPI (achieved/not achieved and description)

1 Eating Disorder IG to conduct a full day national CPD event in 2018.

KPI Achieved • See end of report and attachment for details. • Workshop undertaken in Sydney 8th March 2019 • 59 attendees • Profitable event • Positive feedback from participants. Overall satisfaction with was weighted average of 4.75

out of 5. • Increased awareness of how to treat clients with eating disorders Majority (97.5%) of

participants found that the event added to their knowledge. • Feedback also to shape content of proposed 2019 workshop

1 Eating disorder IG to conduct 2 national webinars in 2018-2019.

KPI Achieved • See end of report for details. • Note one of the webinars will be conducted on 12 July

Webinar One

• Presented by Jenna Tregarthin • Date: 30.11.2018 • Topic: Food Monitoring In Eating Disorders • Registrants: 32 • Met budget • Participant survey indicated that participants felt the topic was directly relevant to their

work, with 68.5% reported that the webinar added knowledge on this topic. • Change to practice: Being aware of appropriate apps and troubleshooting with clients.

Using this technology with clients to assist with better management and outcomes. Increased confidence in monitoring and to try online monitoring.

KPI number

Description of KPI Outcome of KPI (achieved/not achieved and description)

• See attached survey results for more details.

Webinar Two • Presentor: Kendra Becker • Date: 12.07.2019* • Topic: Avoidant Restrictive Intake Disorder • Registrants: TBA

*Please note, the IG have been informed that as this webinar was planned in 2018/19, it is to be reported as part of the 18/19 KPIs

2 Completion of PEN pathway project & exploration of next steps Aim: 2-3 topics published

KPI Achieved • Finalised PEN project. • 4 Pen Topics were published (KPI exceeded) • Time allowed for committee to explore further steps with this project. • No further action has been decided at this time.

6 Enhancing Competency Project: See attachment for time line

KPI achieved • Project accepted and moved forward by EDIG Leadership Team. • Project plan formalised. • Ethics obtained • Research student project officer to work with EDIG agreed upon –achieved • 1500 members surveyed around education needs to work in the ED space, 10% response

rate received.(150) • Results analysed- not achieved, to be completed in 2019-2020.

KPI number

Description of KPI Outcome of KPI (achieved/not achieved and description)

6 Supervision Project Aim: Explore scope for next steps Explore with Eating Disorder Leadership Team how to/whether to proceed with this project

KPI achieved to explore scope for next step. Advocacy required to advance further • Work has continued liaising with EDIG Leadership Team and DAA staff about ongoing

promotion and support of supervision for members across the DAA membership. • Supervision Scoping Survey results were published in Weekly Member Newsletter in April

2019. • DAA website improvements have been limited to listing current Supervision resources on

DINER, independent of EDIG webpage. Completed April 2019. The proposed ‘Supervision Hub’ is on hold due to website issues with no timeline for revisiting this development for the broader membership

Laura Kiely (formerly Bariatric IG Leadership Team member) and Tara MacGregor (EDIG Leadership Team member) have regularly communicated with DAA regarding transitioning the ‘Supervision Project’ work to executive and staff within DAA. This process is currently being overseen by CEO Robert Hunt as determined at a teleconference on 8/5/19. Outcomes are yet to be feedback to TM & LK.

KPI number

Description of KPI Outcome of KPI (achieved/not achieved and description)

6 Improving communication and connection within the interest group Aim: EDIG Leadership Team to have this area as an ongoing agenda item and brainstorm ideas to enhance connection amongst the membership with aim to increase communication on the Eating Disorder Interest Group Members Connect Page

KPI Achieved EDIG members were surveyed prior to roll out of communication strategies to understand the

needs of the interest group. Based off these findings:

• A regular weekly time slot titled “Word on Wednesday or WoW” was set up to encourage members to log-on on a Wednesday and share resources.

• The EDIG Leadership team increased their participation in discussions, posting at minimum 3-4 times per month.

• A monthly guest clinician was invited to share their expertise with the interest group for the months of April, May and June in 2019, and this strategy continues.

• Resources and training opportunities are shared regularly. A follow up survey is now in development to gauge the impact of these strategies"

6 Improving communication and connection within the interest group Aim: EDIG Leadership Team to have this area as an ongoing agenda item and brainstorm ideas to enhance connection amongst the membership with aim to increase communication on the Eating Disorder Interest Group Members Connect Page

KPI Achieved EDIG members were surveyed prior to roll out of communication strategies to understand the

needs of the interest group. Based off these findings:

• A regular weekly time slot titled “Word on Wednesday or WoW” was set up to encourage members to log-on on a Wednesday and share resources.

• The EDIG Leadership team increased their participation in discussions, posting at minimum 3-4 times per month.

• A monthly guest clinician was invited to share their expertise with the interest group for the months of April, May and June in 2019, and this strategy continues.

• Resources and training opportunities are shared regularly. A follow up survey is now in development to gauge the impact of these strategies"

KPI number

Description of KPI Outcome of KPI (achieved/not achieved and description)

1 Eating Disorder IG to conduct a full day national CPD event in 2018.

KPI Achieved - See end of report and attachment for details. - Workshop undertaken in Sydney 8th March 2019 - 59 attendees - Profitable event

- Positive feedback from participants. Overall satisfaction with was weighted average of 4.75 out of 5.

- Increased awareness of how to treat clients with eating disorders Majority (97.5%) of participants found that the event added to their knowledge.

- Feedback also to shape content of proposed 2019 workshop

KPI number

Description of KPI Outcome of KPI (achieved/not achieved and description)

1 Eating disorder IG to conduct 2 national webinars in 2018-2019.

KPI Achieved - See end of report for details. - Note one of the webinars will be conducted on 12 July Webinar One - Presented by Jenna Tregarthin - Date: 30.11.2018 - Topic: Food Monitoring In Eating Disorders - Registrants: 32 - Met budget - Participant survey indicated that participants felt the topic was directly relevant to their work,

with 68.5% reported that the webinar added knowledge on this topic. - Change to practice: Being aware of appropriate apps and troubleshooting with clients. Using

this technology with clients to assist with better management and outcomes. Increased confidence in monitoring and to try online monitoring. - See attached survey results for more details.

Webinar Two

- Presentor: Kendra Becker - Date: 12.07.2019* - Topic: Avoidant Restrictive Intake Disorder - Registrants: TBA

*Please note, the IG have been informed that as this webinar was planned in 2018/19, it is to be reported as part of the 18/19 KPIs

IG Events Title/Topic Date Mode/Location (if face to face) Speakers Number of attendees

Food Monitoring In Eating Disorders (Webinar)

30.11.2018 Webinar Jenna Tregarthen 32

Conversations and Practicality (Workshop)

08.03.2019 Face to Face Anjanette Casey and Claire Toohey

59

Avoidant Restrictive Eating Disorders*

12.07.2019 Webinar Kendra Becker TBA

Food Monitoring In Eating Disorders (Webinar)

30.11.2018 Webinar Jenna Tregarthen 32

IG Conference Prize Recipient Name: Kylie Matthews, Shane Jeffreys, Sandra Capra, Jan Hill, Amanda Davis and Michelle Palmer for oral, “Medically Compromised, extremely underweight adult patients with eating disorders can be safely refed using a higher energy feeding protocol”. Name of Conference: Australian New Zealand Academy of Eating Disorders (note: agreed that future recipients would be limited to one main author who also presents)

Other activities: Fast Track Trial: The EDIG bought to the attention of the DAA Executive, concern from Leadership Team and members of EDIG regarding the potential risks of the Fast Track research trial being undertaken by the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network (The Children’s Hospital at Westmead) and Monash Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, in the area of eating disorders. This is an ongoing issue that will continue to be an advocacy area.

Newsletter The Eating Disorders Interest Group have published two newsletters per annum since its inception in 2014. One newsletter is published in April/ May and the second in October/ November. Distribution is via Members Connect and DAA Weekly newsletters. Newsletter content is varied and includes: upcoming professional development opportunities; topical journal articles; editorials by individuals with a lived experience of an eating disorder; information on motivational interviewing; information on “starting out in eating disorders as a dietitian”; information on DAA ED website resources; reports by dietitians in regards to their professional journey; reports by our ancillary organisation, Australia and New Zealand Academy of Eating Disorders (ANZAED); workshop and conference updates and much more. Newsletter convenors are: Mellisa Ashley (since November 2016) and Jessica Tilbrook (since beginning 2019).