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August 2023

BLOG POSTS

Unlocking the transformative power of self-compassion

Wednesday 2 August

SE-ED team member Gabs shares how self-compassion helps us understand the underlying pain that gives rise to eating disorders, and how it can be used to empower the journey of healing and recovery.

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July 2023

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Treatment for Pediatric Eating Disorders: Perspectives of Health Professionals

Thursday 6 July

This study will explore how clinicians make decisions with regards to the care of children and adolescents with eating disorders. Clinicians and health care professionals who provide clinical care for pediatric eating disorders are invited to participate in this study.

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RESEARCH PROJECTS

The co-creation of health professional education with lived experience advocates

Monday 3 July

The aim of this study is to investigate the lived experience of those with atypical anorexia to then use as an educational strategy to help health professionals better recognise and treat the condition. It will aim to break stereotypes, build empathy and clinical capability.

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June 2023

NEWS

EDV's Parliamentary Breakfast

Friday 23 June

EDV was recently invited to present to Victorians MPs at Parliament House. The breakfast event provided an opportunity for members of parliament to hear about the impact of eating disorders in the Victorian community and the ongoing support provided by EDV programs and services.

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May 2023

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Perspectives on a Yoga Program for People Recovering from an Eating Disorder

Tuesday 30 May

This research project involves a one off co-design workshop and is inviting people with lived experience of an eating disorder along with carers and clinicians.

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RESEARCH PROJECTS

Effectiveness of non-invasive brain stimulation for people with anorexia nervosa

Tuesday 30 May

Participants are sought for a treatment trial assessing the effectiveness of non-invasive brain stimulation for people with anorexia nervosa.

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NEWS

Victorian Budget 2023/24 Media Release

Tuesday 23 May

The Victorian Government has provided no further uplift to existing services at Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV) in today's 2023/24 State Budget. The 12-month funding is $1.6million less than the $4million per year proposed by EDV, and well short of the three-year funding commitment also requested by the organisation. 

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RESEARCH PROJECTS

Men and Women (cisgender) Needed for Self-Perception Study

Tuesday 9 May

You are invited to participate in a study investigating self-perception. Researchers hope to learn what psychological factors may influence how flexible self-perception is. Researchers are seeking both males and females (cisgender) for this study.

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BLOG POSTS

Eating Disorders Postpartum

Monday 8 May

Whether you have experienced an eating disorder before, or this is a new occurrence, the post-partum time can be so special and also exceptionally vulnerable. Not only are you adjusting to life with a new baby, but your body is also healing and continuing to change, you are likely getting less sleep and will probably be prioritizing the needs of your baby over your own. 

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NEWS

Why every day should be No Diet Day

Thursday 4 May

In the spirit of International No Diet Day 2023, we're sharing some of the reasons why we believe that EVERY day should be No Diet Day.

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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