Eating Disorder Treatment and Management Plan
An Eating Disorder Treatment and Management Plan (EDP or EDMP) is a specialised plan you create with your General Practitioner (GP) to support recovery from an eating disorder. It’s designed specifically for people with a diagnosed eating disorder and provides a structured, team-based approach to care.
Your plan may include:
A summary of your current physical and mental health
Your treatment and recovery goals
Referrals to health professionals such as psychologists, dietitians, GPs, or psychiatrists
A schedule for regular medical monitoring and reviews
At The Flourish Collective, we see an EDP as a roadmap for recovery - helping you access the right supports, when you need them, in a coordinated way.
Why Have an Eating Disorder Plan?
An Eating Disorder Treatment and Management Plan helps ensure you have the right supports in place for recovery. It makes care more affordable through Medicare rebates, keeps your treatment team connected, and provides structure and direction as you work toward your goals.
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Access to Medicare Rebates
With a valid EDP, you may be eligible for:
Up to 40 sessions with a psychologist, social worker, or occupational therapist
Up to 20 sessions with a dietitian
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Holistic and Coordinated Care
Recovery often involves a team. An EDP ensures your GP, therapist, dietitian and other providers can work together.
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Regular Monitoring
Your GP will check in to support both your physical health and mental wellbeing.
How to Get a Mental Health Treatment Plan
Getting an Eating Disorder Plan starts with a conversation with your GP. Together, you’ll discuss your health, set recovery goals and create a structured plan that connects you with the right specialists and supports.
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1. Book a double appointment with your GP
Let the clinic know you’d like to discuss an Eating Disorder Treatment and Management Plan. These appointments usually take 40+ minutes.
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2. Assessment and Diagnosis
Your GP will ask about your eating patterns, physical health, and mental wellbeing. In some cases, they may also request medical tests (like blood work or bone density scans) to ensure safe treatment planning.
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3. Create the plan together
Together, you and your GP will set recovery goals and decide which professionals to involve in your care.
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4. Referrals & Support
Your GP will provide referrals to eating disorder specialists (like our clinicians at The Flourish Collective) so you can start accessing Medicare rebates straight away.
At The Flourish Collective
We understand that seeking help for an eating disorder can feel overwhelming. Our role is to walk alongside you, making sure your care is gentle, affirming and collaborative.
We can also guide you on what to ask your GP if you’re unsure how to start the conversation about a plan.
A valid EDP provides access to Medicare rebates (the out-of-pocket cost is approximately $150 per 50-minute session, depending on the clinician).
For those with a Health Care Card or who may find costs financially stressful, we offer support through our Flourish FEDS Program. Ask us how to access this option.
Get in Touch
Taking the first step toward support can feel big, but you don’t have to do it alone. If you’d like to learn more about Eating Disorder Treatment and Management Plans—or need guidance on how to talk with your GP—our team is here to help.