Australia's first residential treatment facility for eating disorders opens in the Wandi Nerida facility on the Sunshine Coast.
The 13-bed private hospital is owned and operated by the Butterfly Foundation under its "B-FREEDT" Model of Care, which incorporates connectedness, mental health support, permaculture and equine therapy.
Admissions to the centre for people over 16 years will be via a GP, psychiatrist or online referral and it is anticipated that participants will stay for around 60 days.