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
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.
Sisterhood Foundation announces two new charity partners
The Sisterhood Foundation has announced two new Charity Partners – the Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia (PPFA) and Eating Disorders Families Australia (EDFA) – expanding its support for women and girls experiencing complex and often under-recognised health challenges.
Hearts Behind the Hope: Meet Briony (Volunteer Story)
EDFA highlights its valuable volunteers, who EDFA are grateful for.
Hearts Behind the Hope: Meet Rohan (Volunteer Story)
EDFA highlights its valuable volunteers, who EDFA are grateful for.
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.
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.