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Butterfly launches first body image e-learning program proven to improve social media literacy and self-compassion in Australian secondary school students
Butterfly releases the positive pilot results for BodyKind Online Education (BKOE) - the first evidence-informed, strength based, digital eLearning program developed for Australian secondary schools to support body image and online safety of young people, aged 12-16.
New National Taskforce Established to Address Social Media’s Impact on Body Image and Eating Disorders
A new National Taskforce has been launched today to tackle the growing challenges posed by social media in relation to body image, and eating disorders, especially relating to young people.
Butterfly launches ‘Spot Your Mate’ campaign in response to the increasing number of men struggling with eating disorders
In a new campaign, Butterfly will encourage Australians to talk to the men in their lives about eating disorders, as the number of boys and men affected is on the rise.
Butterfly launches resources and support for Arabic-speaking communities
Butterfly launches Let’s Talk Eating Disorders: Support and Resources in Arabic to increase awareness and encourage help-seeking among these culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Butterfly welcomes multilayered recommendations in Joint Select Committee on Social Media and Australian Society report
Butterfly, the national charity supporting all people in Australia experiencing eating disorders and body image concerns, welcomes the Joint Select Committee on Social Media and Australian Society report and highlights the importance of implementing the whole of system recommendations
Butterfly commissions Australia’s first report on the impact of appearance ideals
Butterfly has commissioned a report by KPMG on costs to the Australian economy caused by body dissatisfaction and appearance-related discrimination. Take the Appearance Ideals Survey now!
Fairfax & Roberts release Butterfly necklace in partnership with Butterfly Foundation
Together, Fairfax & Roberts and Butterfly Foundation unveil the Butterfly Necklace - a necklace designed by Fairfax & Roberts in a bid to raise awareness and contribute funds towards providing invaluable treatment and services to those in need.
Butterfly welcomes Gogglebox and I’m A Celebrity favourite Yvie Jones as new podcast host
Butterfly Foundation is pleased to announce television personality, Gogglebox and I’m A Celebrity favourite Yvie Jones as the new host of its award-winning podcast, Let’s Talk.
Eating Disorders Alliance (EDA) says school nurses weighing children will create more harm than good
The Eating Disorders Alliance (EDA) has expressed significant concerns over recent advice published by the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) regarding the “normalisation of collection and discussion of height and weight data of all children". This advice will exacerbate weight stigma, encourage disordered eating and foster body dissatisfaction – key risk factors in the development of an eating disorder.
Kindly Do, Kindly Don’t: Butterfly Foundation invites you to consider the impact of your words and behaviour this Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Australia’s leading charity for eating disorders and body image, Butterfly Foundation, is using Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week (BIEDAW), September 2-8, to share important reminders of what Australians should and shouldn’t say, think, or do when it comes to bodies, appearance and eating disorders.
Teaching them a BodyKind lesson: Majority of Aussie students report being teased about their appearance
This International Friendship Day, Butterfly Foundation is calling on schools to teach students to be BodyKind, as 77% of 12-to18-year-olds report appearance teasing at school.
Butterfly Foundation appoints Think HQ as its retained communications partner
After a competitive pitch process, Butterfly Foundation - Australia’s leading charity for Australians impacted by eating disorders and body image issues - has announced positive change agency, Think HQ as its new communications partner.
