Four Steps to Check On a Carer of Someone Living with an Eating Disorder
Hospital Liaison Officer Marianne Edmonds offers practical ways to ask ‘Are you OK?’ and truly support a carer.
10/09/2025
Pioneering hospital support project to ease the pressure on thousands of eating disorder carers in Queensland
EDFA’s Hospital Liaison Officer service is a pioneering new project that will see a dedicated resource on hand to support parents and carers of people with eating disorders admitted for hospital treatment.
08/09/2025
The Male Experience as an Eating Disorder Carer
For Father’s Day, EDFA highlights the experience of the male carers in our community.
06/09/2025
Expanding the conversation on Eating Disorders: Beyond Body Image
Fill The Gap Counsellor Mark Hill unpacks the why and explores the overlap between eating disorders and the impact of chronic health conditions.
05/09/2025
Eating Disorder Organisations Unite to Call for Reform and Investment
ONE Voice. A United Call to Action. For just $20.72m per annum we can save billions and
save lives.
04/09/2025
Supporting Neurodivergent Young People With Eating Disorders: A Guide For Parents And Carers
Neurodivergent individuals are significantly overrepresented in eating disorder populations, yet their needs are often misunderstood in traditional treatment models. This blog from volunteer Karina Smith explore the overlap between neurodivergence and eating disorders.
14/08/2025
Co-Parenting Under Two Roofs: Supporting a Child with an Eating Disorder After Separation
Divorce or separation can present unique challenges when caring for a young person with eating disorder. EDFA’s Hospital Liaison Officer Marianne Edmonds offers some insights
11/08/2025
Navigating Life as a Carer When Your Loved One Transitions into Adulthood
Research consistently shows that adolescence is a particularly vulnerable period for developing an eating disorder. Our Fill The Gap Counsellors share some insights for carers.
30/07/2025
Lapse And Relapse In Eating Disorder Recovery: What Families And Carers Need To Know
Fil The Gap Counsellor Kellie Hansen offers insights and advice for carers when their loved one has a lapse or relapse in eating disorder recovery.
19/06/2025
Eating Disorder Alliance (EDA) calls for increased governance in weight loss prescriptions
Eating Disorder Organisations Say ‘The Time Is Now’ to Take Action for the Millions of Australians Impacted
19/06/2025