Admitting that something is wrong can be difficult, but it's an important step in seeking help for an eating disorder. At Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV), we understand and we're here to help. Our recovery guide will provide you with the information and resources you need to understand what you're going through, access treatment, and maintain recovery.
As a loved one, it can be difficult to watch someone you care about struggle with an eating disorder. It's important to remember that eating disorders are serious mental illnesses that require professional support and treatment. At Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV), we provide carers and loved ones with the resources and skills needed to understand eating disorders, navigate the treatment journey and support their loved one.
Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses that can impact anyone, and it's crucial that we all play a role in providing support to those affected. As a health worker, teacher, sporting coach, youth worker or community professional, it's important to have the knowledge and skills to provide appropriate prevention, early intervention and support in your community. Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV) provides resources and training to help you understand and respond to eating disorders.
The Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV) team are here to understand your needs and help you take the next steps that are suitable for you. Our range of specialised clinical, peer and education services are free to access for anyone in Victoria and include Telehealth Counselling, Telehealth Nurse guidance, Peer Mentoring, Support Groups and more.
Get support todayThe EDV Hub is a great first step for individuals in Victoria who are seeking information and support for eating disorders. Our knowledgeable volunteers are trained to provide personalized assistance, and will help guide you to the best support options available through EDV and beyond. Contact us today through phone, email or webform.
Contact the HubAt Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV), we believe that carers and loved ones are integral to the recovery journey and therefore require specialist support services. Our carer services and resources are available to any Victorian who is caring for, or cares about, someone with an eating disorder.
Learn moreCommunity is at the heart of Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV). We welcome anyone in Victoria with lived experience or personal interest in eating disorders to get involved in our cause. Options include volunteering, fundraising, sharing lived experience and more.
Get involvedMake a real difference with your end of financial year giving by making a donation to EDV. Funds raised will help support the growth and development of EDV's lived experience led support services. We're aiming to raise $40k to mark 40 years of operation!
Donate todayIn the latest episode of the EDV Podcast, Candid Conversations, EDV Ambassador Kiara shares her lived experience of recovery from Binge Eating Disorder. Available now online or on your favourite podcast app.
Listen nowNew parents can often feel pressure to “bounce back” and are not always supported to rebuild a healthy relationship with their body after having a baby. This can leave people leaning into new or old eating disorder behaviors or exercising too soon or in unsafe ways.
Read moreAre you looking for eating disorder treatment in Victoria? EDV has partnered with La Trobe University to offer a no-cost eating disorder clinic for eligible Victorians. The clinic is based out of EDV in Abbotsford or via Telehealth and offers eligible clients no-cost eating disorder treatment through either guided self-help stepped care (GSH-SC) or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
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