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‘Cost of Appearance Ideals’ report released today by Butterfly reveals economic and social impact of body dissatisfaction and weight-based discrimination
A ground-breaking new report from KPMG, commissioned by Butterfly Foundation, has unveiled the startling reality of the impact of body dissatisfaction and weight-based discrimination on Australia’s economy and society.
‘Dangerous Step Backward for Mental Health’ Butterfly Foundation Calls for Meta to Override Content Moderation Changes
Butterfly Foundation, Australia's national charity for eating disorders and body image issues, today expressed grave concern over Meta's announcement to dramatically reduce content moderation across its platforms, warning the changes could have devastating consequences for vulnerable users, particularly young people struggling with body image issues and eating disorders.
Butterfly welcomes Government MYEFO announcement of funding; calls for increased investment to stem the crisis for eating disorders
Butterfly Foundation, the national organisation for eating disorders and body image issues, welcomes the Federal Government’s MYEFO budget support for eating disorders, particularly in prevention and early intervention for mental health, while acknowledging that eating disorders remain one of the most underfunded mental health issues in Australia.
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.
