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Butterfly Helpline prepares for surge in calls as eating disorder distress expected to increase this holiday season
The national charity for eating disorders is calling for donations to help support an estimated 750,000 Australians living with an eating disorder who experience a highly distressing eating disorder ‘voice’ or noise in their heads, which is expected to intensify over the Christmas and holiday season.
Eating disorder sector calls on tech companies to do more to stop harmful content
Experts from the eating disorder sector have called for tighter regulation of social media apps at today’s Body Image and Social Media roundtable in Parliament House, Canberra.
Butterfly’s second annual youth survey to reveal true status of body image in young Australians
For the second year, Butterfly is partnering with nib foundation to deliver the Butterfly Body Kind Youth Survey, to better understand young Australian’s body image issues.
Butterfly’s Body Kind September looks to improve Australia’s widespread body image issues
Body dissatisfaction is a leading risk factor for the development of an eating disorder, and with research showing that body image concerns are widespread among adults and young people, it is something that Australia can no longer ignore. As early intervention and education are proven to be critical in improving outcomes for people with body image issues, Body Kind programs to help build positive body image and support mental health and wellbeing are an essential resource for families, schools and communities across Australia.
Eating Disorder Organisations Say ‘The Time Is Now’ to Take Action for the Millions of Australians Impacted
This Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Week (BIEDAW), 4 - 10 September, Australia’s major eating disorder organisations share actions everyone can take to improve the lives of those affected.
Eating Disorder Organisations Back New National Eating Disorder Strategy to Drive Urgent Reform
With more than one million Australians experiencing an eating disorder, and prevalence rates continuing to increase, a new 10-year National Eating Disorder Strategy released today outlines key steps needed to tackle Australia’s growing eating disorder crisis.
Harmful schoolyard eating habits putting kids at risk
School children calling for more body image support as parents and teachers report an increase in disordered eating behaviours in schools.
Butterfly’s new CEO passionate to improve treatment and support at a critical time for eating disorders and body dissatisfaction
Butterfly Foundation, Australia’s national eating disorder charity, is pleased to announce the appointment of new CEO, Dr Jim Hungerford, bringing more than 20-years of experience across commercial, healthcare and not-for-profit sectors.
Butterfly joins global network to expose the reality of recovery on World Eating Disorders Action Day
When treatment is delivered by skilled and knowledgeable health professionals, full recovery and good quality of life can be achieved for around 72% of people.
More than 90% of young people in Australia have some concern about their body image
Research out today from Butterfly Foundation reveals a majority of young people are experiencing body dissatisfaction, significantly impacting all aspects of their lives.
Butterfly welcomes continued funding from Tasmania State Government for eating disorder recovery support services
Tasmanian Premier and Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, the Hon Jeremy Rockliff MP, yesterday announced continued funding for Butterfly’s Recovery and Care Support Service for eating disorders.
Laying the Groundwork for Eating Disorders System Reform in Australia
While acknowledging funding provided in this year’s Federal Budget, members of the Eating Disorder Alliance of Australia (EDAA) have called on the Federal Government to involve EDAA members in the system reform process.
