March 2024
Ramadan, fasting and eating disorders
Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims worldwide and is a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. For those living with an eating disorder, making the decision of whether to partake in fasting or not can bring about a lot of guilt, confusion and worry due to concerns over relapsing.
Read moreEating Disorders Alliance (EDA) welcomes potential ban of compounded weight loss drugs
The Eating Disorders Alliance (EDA) has welcomed the potential ban of on compounded weight loss drugs, saying such a move would help to protect those vulnerable to eating disorders.
Read moreJanuary 2024
Supporting adults with medically compromised eating disorders
Metro North Hospital and Health Service wish to extend an opportunity to carers of adult patients with eating disorders to participate in an upcoming research project - a co-designed investigation into a support system for those patients returning home from a hospital stay.
Read moreDecember 2023
Strengthening support for eating disorder carers in the Grampians community
Grampians Health and Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV) are the recipients of a joint grant from the Connecting Carers in their Community Grants Program, generously provided by Carers Victoria. The ‘Connecting Carers in their Community’ grants program is supported by the Victorian Government.
Read moreTips for Navigating the Festive Season
Tips from EDV's Peer Mentoring team so that you can take the power back from your eating disorder and choose how you want to spend your holidays.
Read moreResources to support eating disorder recovery over the holiday season
The December/January period can be a time of mixed emotions. While some people have some extra time and space to focus on recovery, this time can also be fraught with additional challenges. We've put together some resources to help you navigate the summer season.
Read moreNovember 2023
EDV's Gala Night
On Saturday November 18th 2023, EDV held a special Gala Night event at Melbourne Town Hall to celebrate 40 years of service to the Victorian community, and raise some much needed funds for the future.
Read moreEstablishing consensus-based statements for the suitable implementation of yoga
Researchers at Deakin University are currently looking to recruit mental health professionals AND/OR yoga teachers/therapists with experience in eating disorders and/or yoga.
Read moreOctober 2023
Non-diet approaches, weight stigma, and psychosocial health
This research project investigates the effect of awareness, engagement, and endorsement of the non-diet approaches on several health outcomes and weight stigma.
Read moreSeptember 2023
EDAA Social Media Roundtable Media Release
Experts from the eating disorder sector have called for tighter regulation of social media apps at a Body Image and Social Media roundtable in Parliament House, Canberra.
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