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March 2024

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Eating Disorders Alliance (EDA) welcomes potential ban of compounded weight loss drugs

Monday 4 March

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.

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December 2023

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Strengthening support for eating disorder carers in the Grampians community

Thursday 14 December

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.

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November 2023

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EDV's Gala Night

Monday 27 November

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.

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September 2023

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EDAA Social Media Roundtable Media Release

Friday 15 September

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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August 2023

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EDAA National Strategy Media Release

Wednesday 30 August

With more than one million Australians experiencing an eating disorder, and prevalence rates continuing to increase, a new 10-year National Eating Disorder Strategy released today outlines key steps needed to tackle Australia’s growing eating disorder crisis.  

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EDV Statement on The Voice

Wednesday 23 August

Eating Disorders Victoria supports the Voice to Parliament and believes it will further the self-determination of First Nations people. Read our full statement.

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Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2023

Wednesday 23 August

Victoria will have a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Act on September 1st, 2023, replacing the Mental Health Act 2014. Find out what these changes mean to Victorians impacted by eating disorders.

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June 2023

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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

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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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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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