Andrew Wallace MP
Federal Member for Fisher
Deputy Chair, Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence & Security
Deputy Chair, Defence Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence & Trade
Media Release
A Dutton LNP Government will provide $350,000 to deliver a nation-first facility upgrade to a crisis accommodation and community precinct in West Woombye that will support eating disorder patients, vulnerable families, and community groups.
Sunshine Coast based charity, ended, is one of the country’s leading eating disorder charities and the funding would allow them to upgrade their facility and expand their services.
Federal Member for Fisher, Andrew Wallace MP, is one of the country’s leading eating disorder awareness advocates, having encountered the shortfalls of Australia’s health and social care system firsthand. He welcomed the funding commitment as proof that only a Dutton LNP Government can deliver for the Sunshine Coast.
“endED has revolutionised the way we talk about and treat eating disorders – and not just on the Sunshine Coast,” Mr Wallace said.
“Their work in step-up, step-down care and recovery, and their campaign for residential eating disorder treatment inspired the previous LNP Government to invest tens of millions of dollars into similar community-based services across the country.
“This latest project – a crisis accommodation and community precinct in the heart of West Woombye – will support patients, families, and community groups. I couldn’t be prouder to be apart of a LNP team committing to support endED in this mission.”
endED founder and 2024 Queensland community leader award winner, Mark Forbes, welcomed the commitment as a vital show of support for a project which will transform lives.
“This funding will make a world of difference to the patients, families, and community groups who will make use of the accommodation and support services available at our house of hope,” Mr Forbes said.
“Once again, the LNP – and Andrew Wallace – have shown that they understand the issues facing our community, and particularly those affected by eating disorders.
“There is a commonly used saying that it takes a village to raise a child, but many overlook that firstly we need a village. This funding will help us create the village,” Mr Forbes said.