Referrals open for virtual overcoming binge eating group – term 3
General practitioners and clinicians are invited to refer patients to the Virtual Overcoming Binge Eating (OBE) therapeutic group.
This free, 10-week evidence-based program uses Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT-E) to support participants to reduce binge eating episodes and associated symptoms..pdf)
Key information
Dates: 23 July – 24 September 2026
Time: Thursdays, 10:30am–12:00pm
Format: Online virtual group
Cost: Free
Referral deadline: 4pm, Friday 10 July 2026
Program note: This is not a weight loss program.
Group eligibility
Participants must:
Be aged 18 years or older and live in the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD)
Experience binge eating (minimum one episode per week or four per month), with or without compensatory behaviours such as restriction, purging or excessive exercise).
Have access to a tablet, laptop or equivalent device with camera and reliable internet
Be medically stable and agree to monitoring by a GP, dietitian or mental health clinician
Continue attending medical appointments during the program (minimum one appointment over 10 weeks)
Not be currently underweight or actively losing weight
Not be receiving CBT-E eating disorder treatment elsewhere
Resources
Referral process
Referrals must be clinician-initiated. Self-referrals are not accepted.
Referral options:
Complete the Virtual group referral form
Or request a referral form via email: MLHD-MHDA-EatingDisorderSupport-Intake@health.nsw.gov.au
For further information, contact the MLHD Eating Disorders Team at:
MLHD-MHDA-EatingDisorderSupport-Intake@health.nsw.gov.au