Hearts Behind the Hope: Meet Briony (Volunteer Story)
EDFA highlights its valuable volunteers, who EDFA are grateful for.
27/05/2026
Hearts Behind the Hope: Meet Rohan (Volunteer Story)
EDFA highlights its valuable volunteers, who EDFA are grateful for.
30/04/2026
Australian teens find anorexia ‘coaches’ in dangerous groups thriving on X despite social media ban
Strong Enough author Katie’s story was featured on the Sydney Morning Herald, alongside insights from EDFA Executive Director Jane Rowan and Australia and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED) CEO Jade Gooding.
30/04/2026
Katie’s daughter had anorexia. Then child services came for her son
Strong Enough author Katie’s story was featured on the Sydney Morning Herald, alongside insights from EDFA Executive Director Jane Rowan and Australia and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED) CEO Jade Gooding.
25/03/2026
Social Media Is Embedded In Young Lives, Impacting Mental Wellbeing
Early findings from EDFA National Social Media Survey shows that social media is deeply embedded in young people’s daily lives, shaping their routines, relationships, and emotional worlds.
24/02/2026
Eating Disorders Alliance (EDA) alarmed by potentially fatal outcomes as people with eating disorders are prescribed weight loss medications
The Eating Disorders Alliance (EDA), an alliance of major eating disorder organisations in Australia and New Zealand, has raised the alarm about the lack of controls in prescribing GLP-1 weight loss medications and the impact this is having on vulnerable people with or at risk of developing eating disorders.
06/02/2026
Eating Disorders and Surgery: A Guide for Carers
Practical guide for eating disorder carers during their loved one’s hospital admission for surgery.
13/01/2026
Social Media Reforms Set to Better Protect Young People from Online Eating Disorder Risks
With 81% of carers reporting social media contributed to their loved one’s eating disorder or hindered recovery, Eating Disorders Families Australia welcomes tomorrow’s world-first age restrictions as a vital step to protect children from harmful online content.
09/12/2025
Tomorrow, Things Change: A New Chapter for Australian Families
EDFA Executive Director Jane Rowan reflects on the turning point for children’s safety and family wellbeing across Australia hours ahead of the social media reform.
08/12/2025
Being a “fussy eater” can mask a far more serious condition
The Age’s story on Marissa and her journey with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), and the tailored support EDFA provides for ARFID carers.
04/11/2025