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10. SECTOR RELATIONSHIPS
Eating Disorders Queensland (EDQ) places a great deal of value on our relationships with other service providers within the sector. This ensures better service provision for clients through warm referrals and greater knowledge of the range of services available to clients and their families / key support people.
82. Service partnerships ensure the sharing of information and builds a strong service sector.
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Forming strong partnerships with other related services in the eating disorders area ensures that information and knowledge is shared across the sector. This results in a stronger and more informed sector as we all work together to provide quality services to survivors and their loved ones. There are a range of ways in which these partnerships can be developed including:
• Providing education and training to workers. • Offering reciprocal training across services. • Presenting at national and international conferences. • Building relationships with universities and other research institutions.
• Training employees and students who will work across the sector. • Involvement with stakeholder advisory groups. • Co-facilitation of groups and workshops with other related services. • Being a part of national alliances such as Eating Disorders Alliance of Australia.
83. Service system integration enhances positive outcomes for clients.
Well-developed relationships across the sector ensure more positive outcomes for clients. Building relationships with workers and their organisations, both within the eating disorders sector and more broadly, ensures a well-developed understanding of the nature of services provided and creates a clear pathway for referral.
