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January 2021

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I am Media Smart - Research trial

Monday 25 January

I am Media Smart is an Australia-wide research trial of Media Smart, an online program to help 13–25-year-olds of any gender who wish to improve their body image.

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NEWS

Autism and eating disorders - webinar

Tuesday 19 January

Join Professor Tony Attwood for a webinar on the link between autism and eating disorders on Saturday, 27th February 2021, 11am – 1.30pm AEDT. Hosted by Eating Disorders Families Australia.

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NEWS

Practice standards for eating disorder clinicians - webinars

Monday 18 January

Attend webinars about the new Practice Standards have been introduced by ANZAED to define the clinical practice and training standards recommended for mental health professionals and dietitians providing treatment for individuals with an eating disorder.

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EDV to expand programs for families and individuals impacted by eating disorders

Thursday 14 January

Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV) is excited to announce that the Victorian Government is supporting the expansion and creation of additional support services for our community in 2021.

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December 2020

NEWS

2020 Christmas Appeal - Give Local

Tuesday 1 December

Read EDV CEO Belinda Caldwell's Christmas Letter for 2020. This year we're encouraging our supporters to Give Local with a donation to EDV.

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November 2020

NEWS

Final Stories of Recovery Webinar for 2020

Tuesday 24 November

Join EDV CEO Belinda Caldwell as she hosts our final community webinar for 2020. We'll be hearing from an EDV Ambassador, plus talking about tips to get through the Christmas season.

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NEWS

Concern over VCE Maths Exam

Thursday 19 November

Eating Disorders Victoria and Eating Disorders Families Australia have written to the Minister for Education and Mental Health and the CEO of VCAA regarding problematic themes in this year's VCE Maths Exam.

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August 2020

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Belinda Caldwell announced as permanent CEO

Monday 17 August

The Board of Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV) are thrilled to announce that Belinda Caldwell, who has been Acting CEO of EDV for the past 12 months, has accepted the position of permanent CEO.

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RESEARCH PROJECTS

How male eating disorders are represented and constructed in Australia

Friday 14 August

The study aims to investigate how male eating disorders are represented and constructed in Australian health care practices.

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RESEARCH PROJECTS

Participants needed for Adolescent Psychology Study

Wednesday 12 August

Researchers from the Cairnmillar Institute are conducting a study about adolescent’s thinking patterns, eating behaviours and relationships. Information from this study will contribute to the growing body of literature on young people who struggle with thoughts and behaviours that may later lead to mental health problems.

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Georgia's story - choosing recovery everyday

If you are just starting on your recovery journey, I want to tell you firstly how proud I am of you for taking those steps, and to not give up entirely if you have slip ups along the way – it is part of the journey, no story of recovery is linear.

Georgia's story