Eating Disorder Alliance Raises Serious Concerns About Remote Prescribing And Dispensing of Weight Loss Medications as Big Pharma Moves To Direct-to-Door Dispensing
The Eating Disorders Alliance (EDA) shares the concerns raised by the Pharmacy Guild regarding emerging models of prescribing and dispensing weight loss medications that occur without appropriate clinical oversight and safeguards.
How did I miss the signs?
Recently, a South Australian parent posted in Eating Disorders Families Australia’s private carer forum about her child’s eating disorder.
Looking back, she could now see the signs that something was wrong. But at the time, she hadn’t recognised them for what they were.
Hearts Behind the Hope: Meet Shirley (Volunteer Story)
EDFA highlights its valuable volunteers, who EDFA are grateful for.
Carers Week 2026 Meditation Session
Enjoy a FREE Meditation Session To commemorate Carers Week (October 11-17), we are pleased to share this free guided meditation session dedicated to carers. Designed to
Digital Duty of Care a critical step towards protecting young Australians from eating disorder harm online
Eating Disorders Families Australia (EDFA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s proposed Digital Duty of Care framework, saying it represents a significant shift towards holding online platforms accountable for the systems and algorithms that contribute to eating disorder harm among young Australians.
Who really benefits? Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Week challenges the stories we’re sold about ‘wellness’
With the global wellness economy forecast to reach $9 trillion by 2028 , experts are warning that many of the messages sold to us as self-care and self-improvement are really designed to profit from body insecurities, pushing unrealistic body and appearance ideals.
Hearts Behind the Hope: Meet Louise (Volunteer Story)
EDFA highlights its valuable volunteers, who EDFA are grateful for.
Safer social media settings are welcome, but safer algorithms are essential
Eating Disorders Families Australia (EDFA) welcomes stronger protections for young people on Facebook and Instagram following Meta’s United States settlement, but warns harmful algorithms remain a significant, unresolved risk for young people vulnerable to eating disorders.
Hearts Behind the Hope: Meet Vicki K (Volunteer Story)
EDFA highlights its valuable volunteers, who EDFA are grateful for.