Mark Forbes and Gayle Forbes have dedicated their lives to helping families and individuals impacted by eating disorders. They are the founders of endED, a not-for-profit organisation that provides grassroots support, education and advocacy for people in eating disorder recovery.
A major initiative of endED is the pioneering Wandi Nerida residential recovery centre for eating disorders. Mark and Gayle worked tirelessly to enlist the support of local businesses and community organisations on the Sunshine Coast to fund and build this purpose-designed facility. Here, people recovering from eating disorders can find support, education and treatment in a caring environment.
Mark and Gayle have used their lived experience of eating disorders in their family as the impetus to address this critical illness, determined to create positive change for people in recovery. Their fundraising, counselling and education activities have had a direct impact on the lives of many people in South East Queensland and around Australia.