Talk to someone now. Call our National Helpline 7 days a week, 8am-midnight (AEST/AEDT) on 1800 33 4673. You can also chat online or email
Talk to someone now. Call our National Helpline 7 days a week, 8am-midnight (AEST/AEDT) on 1800 33 4673. You can also chat online or email
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BodyKind Sports
Fostering environments where poor body image and disordered eating aren’t barriers to young people reaching their potential in sport
– and in life.
Competitive sport offers young people and their communities many positive physical, social and emotional benefits. However, poor body image is one of the top reasons young people, particularly girls, drop out of sport. Adolescents involved in competitive sport are also at higher risk of developing disordered eating or an eating disorder.
Since 2007, Butterfly has worked with sporting organisations and governing bodies across all levels—from grassroots to high performance. We build awareness, deliver education and collaborate closely to embed BodyKind practices, creating supportive, safe environments where young athletes navigating puberty, adolescence and competitive sports can thrive.
Resources
BodyKind August
BodyKind August is Butterfly’s free annual awareness initiative for schools, homes and sporting/activity clubs encouraging everyone to be kind to their own and all bodies. These free resources can be accessed at any time, as being BodyKind is for every day of the year, not just August!
Let’s Talk
Find out more about our prevention programs and how we can tailor them to fit the needs of your school or sports club.
Email us: education@butterfly.org.au
Call us: 02 8456 3908
Concerned about someone?
Butterfly’s National Helpline is open 8am – midnight (AEST/AEDT), seven days a week, excluding national public holidays. We’re here for anyone, anywhere in Australia with information, resources, referrals, and support.
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We commit to embracing diversity and eliminating discrimination in health care. We welcome all help-seekers and strive to create a safe place for all people, irrespective of their size, shape, age, abilities, gender, sexuality, cultural background, language, economic status, profession or location.
