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Eating Disorder Organisations Say ‘The Time Is Now’ to Take Action for the Millions of Australians Impacted

31/08/2023

Eating Disorder Organisations Back New National Eating Disorder Strategy to Drive Urgent Reform

With more than one million Australians experiencing an eating disorder, and prevalence rates continuing to increase, a new 10-year National Eating Disorder Strategy released today outlines key steps needed to tackle Australia’s growing eating disorder crisis.

31/08/2023

Father’s Day: a day to celebrate the men we love.

September 3 is the day to acknowledge the special men and those who identify as men, in our lives. Those men who care for, support, protect and provide empathy to a loved one with an eating disorder. Whether they be a father, stepfather, grandfather, older brother, or beautiful friend; men experience helplessness, fear, grief and worry while they watch their loved one battle an eating disorder.

29/08/2023

Five Reasons Carers Need Mindfulness.

Supporting someone who is experiencing an eating disorder can be stressful, isolating and take a heavy toll on our wellbeing.

Here’s 5 ways the practice of mindfulness can help support you and, in turn help improve the wellbeing of those in your care.

29/08/2023

New research shows families and carers of those with eating disorders are desperate for support, understanding and connection

Families and carers of those living with an eating disorder are desperate for non-judgmental connection with new research finding this is the main reason for joining an eating disorder carer support group.

28/08/2023