Eating Disorders and Surgery: A Guide for Carers
Practical guide for eating disorder carers during their loved one’s hospital admission for surgery.
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.
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.
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.
Navigating The Transition Home From Hospital
The Fil The Gap team puts together some strategies and suggestions as your loved one transitions from hospital to home.
National and local leaders unite in Darwin to tackle eating disorder care
Carers of people living with an eating disorder will join Federal Assistant Minister for Mental Health Emma McBride, local health professionals, and national experts today at a landmark Northern Territory roundtable in Darwin.
Four Steps to Check On a Carer of Someone Living with an Eating Disorder
Hospital Liaison Officer Marianne Edmonds offers practical ways to ask ‘Are you OK?’ and truly support a carer.
Pioneering hospital support project to ease the pressure on thousands of eating disorder carers in Queensland
EDFA’s Hospital Liaison Officer service is a pioneering new project that will see a dedicated resource on hand to support parents and carers of people with eating disorders admitted for hospital treatment.
The Male Experience as an Eating Disorder Carer
For Father’s Day, EDFA highlights the experience of the male carers in our community.