Butterfly Asks Australians To Share The Cost Of Eating Disorders
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8 February, 2017 – Butterfly Research Institute (BRI) launches ‘The Cost Of Eating Disorders’ survey to better understand the financial impact on an individual and family when treating an eating disorder in Australia.
“In 2012, Butterfly commissioned a report from Deloitte Access Economics to examine the socioeconomic cost of eating disorders in Australia. The report found that the total socioeconomic cost for eating disorders in 2012 was $69.7 billion.This survey will revisit these findings, with a strong focus on the financial costs related to treating an eating disorder and hearing the voices of the lived experience in order to give a realistic narrative around the statistics and findings.”
WHAT IS THE SURVEY ABOUT?
This consultation is part of the work of the Butterfly Research Institute (BRI) on the cost of treating an eating disorder.
It aims to find out about Australians’ experiences when it comes to the cost of treatment for an eating disorder. The survey offers an opportunity for Australians to:
Share their experience of the financial costs related to the treatment of an eating disorder
Help us to understand the impact of this cost on their daily lives
Contribute to commentary for government, both Federal and State, for advocacy and change to current health policy
Getting a wide range of experiences from the community, will allow us to better understand the financial impact on an individual and family when treating an eating disorder.
WHO CAN TAKE THE SURVEY?
Anyone living in Australia who is 18 years or over and has themselves received treatment for an eating disorder, or accessed treatment for a family member.
HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?
You can participate by completing our online survey. The survey takes approximately 20 minutes. Participation is voluntary and anonymous.
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SPREAD THE WORD
Share the survey with your networks so we can reach as many Australians as possible.
Please include our National Helpline 1800 33 4673 on all information shared, for those who wish to seek support.
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HELP AND SUPPORT
This survey delves into your personal experience. You might find some of the questions uncomfortable, personal or upsetting. If this survey brings up questions or concerns for you, please contact:
Butterfly’s National Helpline on 1800 33 4673 or email support@butterfly.org.au
For urgent support call Lifeline 13 11 14
Principal Investigator: Frances Cook frances.cook@butterfly.org.au
Media Contact: Danielle Cuthbert danielle.cuthbert@butterfly.org.au
