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In Australia, eating disorders kill more people each year than the national road toll.

This festive season, we urgently need your help to raise $50,000 for our new virtual Next Steps Outpatient Program and other recovery programs. Nobody should have to face an eating disorder alone and feel like the noise in their head will never stop.

Please give an urgent gift TODAY to help QUIET THE NOISE for someone on their recovery journey. Thank you!

Donations of $2 and above are tax deductible.

Any questions relating to donations, please contact Elizabeth Herd, Fundraising Manager on

elizabeth.herd@butterfly.org.au or 0408 751 672.

Thank you for your valued support, we could not do this without you!

Butterfly is an independent, not-for-profit organisation.  We receive financial support, donations and in-kind support from State and Federal Government, numerous individuals, philanthropic trusts and foundations as well as corporate partners.

  • 45% government funding (used for National Helpline and NEDC)
  • 55% philanthropic support and corporate sponsorship – programs, education service advocacy, administration

A tax receipt will be posted or emailed within the week of making a donation and for donations made online, an order notification followed by a tax receipt will be emailed shortly after the donation is processed.

Butterfly is endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) with Item 1 status and is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission and is a registered charity under the provisions of the Charitable Fundraising Act (NSW) 1991 – CF no. 18393. Donations $2 and above are tax deductible.

Donating to our Capital Fund will enable the long-term sustainability of Butterfly so that we can provide assistance and support to future Australians suffering from eating disorders and negative body image long term.

Donating to our General Fundraising meets the immediate needs of our programs and services.

Butterfly is endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) with Item 1 status and is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, and is a registered charity under the provisions of the Charitable Fundraising Act (NSW) 1991 – CF no. 18393. Donations $2 and above are tax deductible. Funds raised will be used to assist those experiencing eating disorders and negative body image issues. Your personal information is handled in accordance with our privacy policy and privacy collection statement. To update us with your communications preferences please contact our fundraising team on 03 9040 1591. ABN 42 102 193 582. Butterfly, PO Box 7026, Glen Iris VIC 3146.

Butterfly Helpline

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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