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What should I do if I think my partner has an eating disorder?

Eating disorders are serious psychological and physical illnesses that can be all consuming. If you think your partner is engaging in disordered eating behaviours, or has an eating disorder, it can be a confusing, scary and frustrating time. Butterfly’s team of experts have put this guide together to help you approach your partner and ultimately support them through their recovery.

Season Three of Butterfly’s Body Image & Eating Disorder Podcast Now Available

Butterfly’s award winning podcast, Let’s Talk, is back with Season Three, exploring the historical, cultural and contextual roots of body dissatisfaction and eating disorders.

Why I want to make theatre about my journey with Disordered Eating

"During [acting training], I learned that my body and the way it looks are going to have a direct impact on how successful I am going to be. I am also told in front of a panel of my teachers that my weight holds me back." Read how Jasmine is reducing stigma, spreading awareness and creating conversations by making theatre out of her experience in the arts industry and with disordered eating.

The Next 20: Where do we go from here?

Since inception in 2002, , Butterfly has continuously advocated for the needs and wellbeing of those living with eating disorders and body image concerns, as well as amplifying the voices of those with lived experience.

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.