EDFA’s Facebook group provides a supportive community and a safe, confidential,
comfortable space for adult carers of an individual with an eating disorder.
We also use this platform to post updates on our online Carer Support Groups,
upcoming EDucation Webinars, links to eating disorder resources, and
opportunities to advocate for better support for eating disorders.
With our lived experience moderators who will:
The Carer Support Forum is a free service provided through Facebook. It is free to join this support forum, however we encourage all carers to join EDFA as a member to access our full range of support, including EDucation Webinars.
If you have any questions about our Carer Support Forum, please contact EDFA Support.
Who can join the Carer Support Forum?
Adult carers (residing in Australia) of someone living with an eating disorder: parents, guardians, partners, adult siblings, extended family members or friends.
Do I need to be a member of EDFA to join our Forum?
No, this group is open to any carer over eighteen! However, we do suggest carers join EDFA as a member to access our full range of support.
How is my privacy protected on our Forum?
The Forum is a closed group and only accessible by carers of a person with an eating disorder.
I am carer as well as clinician working the eating disorder sector. Am I able to join the Forum?
We ask that carers who also work in the eating disorders sector or carer space contact us to discuss the nature of their role before joining the forum. You can email us at support@edfa.org.au.
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