The previous federal government pledged $4 million for a residential eating disorder centre in Western Australia. The funding came from the Community Health and Hospitals Program, which was found to be 'ineffective'. The promise offered hope for people like Perth teenager Jordynn Brown, who had to be admitted to Perth Children's Hospital in 2020.
In 2019, the previous federal government pledged $4 million for a residential eating disorder centre in Western Australia. The funding came from the Community Health and Hospitals Program, which was later found to be 'ineffective'.
The promise offered hope for people like Perth teenager Jordynn Brown, who had to be admitted to Perth Children's Hospital in 2020. She described the experience as surviving with a ball and chain strapped to each ankle.
Federal Government Eating Disorder Centre Funding Community Health And Hospitals Program Ineffective Perth Teenager Jordynn Brown Perth Children's Hospital
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