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Gymnastics Australia announces new collaboration with Butterfly Foundation
Butterfly Foundation CEO Kevin Barrow, said “Butterfly is pleased to be partnering with Gymnastics Australia to support some of the work they doing to promote positive body image within the sport. Body image issues, which can lead to eating disorders and many other mental health challenges, are prevalent in many sports. It’s encouraging to see Gymnastics Australia taking this important first step.”
Butterfly joins global effort to support carers on World Eating Disorders Action Day this year
With some eating disorder presentations increasing by 63% as a result of the pandemic, carers are facing stress, anguish and burnout like never before.
In the Wings – free one-off psychology session for eating disorders
Butterfly has launched a new, Federally-funded, service for the many people on a waitlist to see a health care professional for an eating disorder. In the Wings is a free 60-90 minute session with a trained psychologist to help people while they wait to receive ongoing treatment.
Butterfly enlists QMS to spotlight eating disorders as a mental illness that kills more people than the national road toll
An outdoor media campaign to raise awareness of eating disorders – a mental illness that kills more people than the national road toll – has been launched this week by Butterfly Foundation in collaboration with QMS Media.
20 years of advovacy, treatment and prevention – Butterfly Foundation for eating disorders and body image issues sets its sights on The Next 20
Butterfly launches new campaign celebrating its 20th anniversary and setting the agenda for the next 20 years of treatment and prevention of eating disorders and body image issues in Australia.
Butterfly welcomes $24.3m funding announcement for eating disorders
Butterfly Foundation, the national organisation for eating disorders and body image issues, acknowledges the Federal Government budget announcement of $24.3 million for people with eating disorders and their families, as announced in the Australian Government’s 2022-23 budget.
New primary school program proven to support positive body image in pupils
A pilot evaluation of Butterfly Body Bright, whole of primary school body image program, shows statistically significant improvements after just one lesson.
New research from Butterfly Foundation highlights impact of social media
Instagram partners with Butterfly to launch #BodyKindOnline featuring five top creators
Butterfly Foundation acknowledges tremendous support from Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt as he retires from politics
As Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon Greg Hunt MP, announces his retirement from politics at the next Federal election, Butterfly expresses gratitude for his tireless efforts in driving support and systemic change to the national landscape of eating disorders.
Butterfly releases new research findings to break down the stigma of eating disorders
Butterfly’s Christmas appeal – ‘An Eating Disorder Looks Like Me’ – challenges prevailing stereotypes to show eating disorders don’t have a specific ‘look’ - whether it be body shape, age, cultural background, gender, socio-economic status or even eating disorder presentation
Butterfly Foundation appoints Edelman as communications partner
Butterfly Foundation – Australia’s leading organisation advocating for the needs of people living with eating disorders and body image issues – has engaged Edelman to provide services ranging from strategic media relations, executive communications and thought leadership to media training, content creation and events.
Comprehensive literature review of COVID impact on eating disorders has implications for care
The review, which found that young people and those with existing eating-related issues were most at risk of being impacted by COVID-19, supports Butterfly’s launch of an eating disorder-specific Help Hub – a purpose-built resource to support the mental health of people living with eating disorders and disordered eating.
