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The hidden struggle in sport: Matildas’ star Katrina Gorry re-appointed as Butterfly Foundation Ambassador to break the silence on eating disorders and body image concerns in athletes
Athletes are at a higher risk of developing disordered eating or an eating disorder, but research shows help-seeking is rare and many suffer in silence - not just at an elite level, but within adolescent and pathway sports too.
Eating Disorders Alliance supports the TGA’s compliance focus on listed medicine advertising and weight loss medications
The Eating Disorders Alliance welcomes the publication of the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s (TGA) Compliance Principles Reinforcing Proactive and Risk‑Based Enforcement Throughout 2026 and 2027
Eating Disorders Alliance (EDA) alarmed by potentially fatal outcomes as people with eating disorders are prescribed weight loss medications
The Eating Disorders Alliance (EDA), an alliance of major eating disorder organisations in Australia and New Zealand, has raised the alarm about the lack of controls in prescribing GLP-1 weight loss medications and the impact this is having on vulnerable people with or at risk of developing eating disorders.
Eating Disorders Alliance welcomes $26 million in MYEFO funding
A collective of national and state-based leading eating disorder organisations welcomes the Federal Government’s MYEFO budget announcement of over $26 million for essential services and programs to support people living with eating disorders and those that care for them, although noted that there was very little new funding announced.
‘Will I Still Be Able to Call My Mum?’ Teens Confused about Social Media Ban
Teens remain confused about the social media ban, including a 14-year-old who recently asked Butterfly Foundation if he would still be able to call his mum after the ban. Experts urge parents to stay vigilant in the face of new age restrictions for under 16s, with a continued need to strengthen safeguards, clean up harmful content and build digital literacy skills.
Skydiving Santas Jumping to Save Lives
On 29 November, several brave souls, including Butterfly Foundation’s CEO, will be jumping out of an aeroplane to raise much needed funds for Wandi Nerida – Australia's first and most established residential recovery centre for eating disorders.
National Taskforce for Social Media, Body Image and Eating Disorders presents Government with urgent recommendations to make social media safer for all users
The National Taskforce for Social Media, Body Image and Eating Disorders presented urgent recommendations to tackle the effects of social media on the body image and mental health of young people in Australia.
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.
Eating Disorders Alliance is ‘unpacking the why’ this Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Week
This year’s BIEDAW theme ‘Unpacking the why: what causes eating disorders?’ explores the diverse risk factors that contribute to the development of eating disorders,
Two in five young people in Australia never feel good in their body – how BodyKind August is tackling the body image crisis
Nine in ten young people are calling for more body image support at school – Australia’s biggest positive body image initiative BodyKind August, is helping educators, families and sports clubs to answer that call.
Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2025: The causes of eating disorders
A collaboration of Australia’s leading eating disorder organisations is proud to announce the 2025 theme for Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Week (BIEDAW), this 1-7 September: Unpacking the Why: What causes eating disorders?
Butterfly Foundation combats weight-based discrimination at Australia’s first Weight Stigma Conference
Over 3.1 million people in Australia have experienced appearance-based discrimination, with 49% on the basis of their weight; costing the economy billions and limiting millions of people from fully engaging in life.
