
Important Information for EDFA Members
Over the coming months all state based strive Facebook pages will merge to become one national strive Australia Facebook page.
What does this mean for you? It means access to a wider, national eating disorder carer support network and community to support you on your journey.

World Eating Disorders Action Day 2021 – 9 truths about Eating Disorders
World Eating Disorders Action Day is a grassroots movement designed for and by people affected by an eating disorder, their families, and the medical and health professionals who support them.

May Wrap Up
Welcome to EDFA’s wrap up for the months of April and May! Today I’m wanting to send all our incredible carers a message of strength

Announcement – Federal funding for strive services
EDFA welcomes announcement of funding for strive services to Australian families and carers supporting a loved one living with an eating disorder

March Wrap Up
Welcome to an all-new monthly wrap up from EDFA! March proved to be a very busy month for EDFA.
In our strive Support program, we launched our new support group for Carers of People with ARFID.
and are looking forward to our April launch of Carers of People with Bulimia Nervosa support group. March was also an exciting month for our member Education and Information Program.

Meet our new Ambassador – Hugh van Cuylenburg
Best selling author Hugh van Cuylenburg has joined forces with EDFA as an Ambassador to highlight the ripple effect eating disorders have on families and carers.

Royal Commission into Mental Health – Final Report
The final report of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System has been released. This will mean significant changes and improvements to the way that Victorians affected by mental illness, including people with eating disorders and their families, carers or supporters, access and receive care.

EDFA and EDV response to VCE Exam
This week, Eating Disorders Families Australia and Eating Disorders Victoria were alerted to the fact that the recent Yr 12 Further Maths exam contained questions

Eating Disorder Acronyms
New to the eating disorder world? Get ready for a whole lot of acronyms that may confuse you. Here’s a handy guide to help you.