March 2024
Eating 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 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 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 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.
Read moreAugust 2023
EDAA National Strategy Media Release
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.
Read moreEDV Statement on The Voice
Eating Disorders Victoria supports the Voice to Parliament and believes it will further the self-determination of First Nations people. Read our full statement.
Read moreMental Health and Wellbeing Act 2023
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.
Read moreJune 2023
EDV's Parliamentary Breakfast
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.
Read moreMay 2023
Victorian Budget 2023/24 Media Release
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.
Read moreWhy every day should be No Diet Day
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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