Each family member of a loved one with an eating disorder can experience the diagnosis differently.
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.
EDFA’s Sibling Support Group welcomes siblings aged 10 to adult each month on Zoom to join together with activities, and feel loved and supported by their peers. It’s also an opportunity to take care of their own mental and physical health and wellbeing.
If you’re 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
- One-hour groups
- Siblings will be put into Zoom breakout groups based on their age
- No expectation to share – feel free to come along and listen
- Run by facilitators with their own experience caring for a loved one with an eating disorder
Our Group Facilitators
Educators and Live Experience Carers
Natalie Kuchenmeister
Robyn Gorfine
Adult Siblings with Lived Experience
Julia Wastell
Olivia Larkin
Benita Bruce
When is the next Support Group?
The Sibling Support Group runs on the 4th Thursday of each month at 7:30pm AEDT (Melbourne/Sydney time). Check out our online calendar for details.
Parents are welcome to join to support your child, however we ask that you don’t appear in view of the camera.
How to join a Group
The Sibling Support Group is only accessible to EDFA financial members.
If you’re already a member of the program, look out for email reminders closer to the event.
Contact the EDFA Support Program team to enquire about joining the program.
Your membership options
| Features | Non-Member $0 | Member $25p/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 24/7 Daily Support Forum | ||
| National Carer Support Groups for carers of loved ones with any eating disorder | ||
| Special Carer Support Groups' (ARFID - run monthly, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder - run quarterly) | ||
| Support Groups (run quarterly) | ||
| strive4Men - A group for male carers, and those who identify as male (run quarterly) | ||
| Siblings Support Group | ||
| Twice Monthly Education Sessions with experts from the eating disorder field and those with lived experience | ||
| Access to Member Only Content | ||
| Access to Digital Library - Webinar recordings (over 120 hours) | ||
| Member Recommendations - GP's, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Dietitians, Peer Mentors, Recovery Coaches and More. Updated monthly. | ||
| Information Packs | ||
| strive Monthly topic sheets and talking points | ||
| Downloadable EDucational Resources | ||
| Discounts to events and conferences | ||
| A voice of change in the ED space |