Support for Siblings
Each family member of a loved one with an eating disorder can experience the diagnosis differently.
EDFA’s Sibling Support Group welcomes adult siblings (aged 18+) each month on Zoom to connect with others with shared experience. We believe that it is important that siblings are given a safe space to share their experience with others who understand what they are going through.
Our Sibling Support Group is an invaluable opportunity for siblings to look after their own wellbeing.
If you are a sibling, know that:
It is not your job to fix your brother or sister. Continue to just be their sibling.
Your needs are just as important as your sibling’s, and you also deserve support.
You have permission to find things you enjoy without feeling guilty.
What to expect from Siblings Support Groups
One-hour group
No expectation to share – feel free to come along and listen
Run by facilitators with their own experience caring for a sibling with an eating disorder
When is the next Support Group?
Monthly occurrence (Evening) – Second Tuesday of each month, 8:00pm (AEDT).
Group Facilitators
The Sibling Support Group is run by two facilitators with lived experience
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Benita Bruce
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Alex Kisilevich
Fill The Gap Counselling Sessions are now available for Young Supporters (Aged 10-17)
This new service is not for those who are experiencing eating concerns themselves. It is for siblings, friends, or partners who are there for someone as they recover from an eating disorder and who may need some support themselves.
We require consent from a parent/guardian for a young person to participate in sessions. We ask that a parent/guardian is present in the home or contactable via phone during the appointment time.
