September 2022
Conversation starters
Early intervention can reduce the severity and duration of eating disorders and can make a full recovery more likely. Everyone can play a role in taking action early and having a conversation is a great way to start.
Read moreAugust 2022
Calls for support for Binge Eating Disorder
Eating Disorders Victoria is calling on the Victorian Government to take meaningful action on binge eating disorder (BED) as it maps out a state-wide eating disorder strategy alongside ongoing mental health reform. BED is the most prevalent eating disorder affecting Victorians, accounting for 47%, or 133,000, of the states increasing eating disorder cases.
Read moreMay 2022
EDV to retain COVID-19 funding to keep up with 'tail-end' of pandemic
Victoria's Minister for Mental Health, the Hon James Merlino MP, visited EDV to officially announce a funding package for eating disorders, including the retention of COVID-19 funding for Eating Disorders Victoria.
Read moreFebruary 2022
World-leading program for those with Severe and Enduring Eating Disorders commences at Eating Disorders Victoria
Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV) will this week commence a brand-new program for Victorians impacted by long-term eating disorders, also known as Severe and Enduring Eating Disorders (SE-ED).
Read moreSeptember 2021
Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2021 – EDAA statement
The Eating Disorders Alliance Australia joins forces to celebrate Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2021.
Read moreAugust 2021
Statement on the release of SBS Documentary “What does Australia really think about obesity?”
Members of the Eating Disorder Alliance of Australia (EDAA) in conjunction with Health at Every Size (HAES) Australia, are aware of a new documentary set to broadcast on September 1st, 2021 called “What Do Australians Really Think About Obesity?”. The show will air the results of a national survey on attitudes towards larger bodied Australians.
Read moreJune 2021
Funding boost at crucial time for EDV
The Victorian Government has announced additional funding for metal health services facing increased demands due to COVID-19.
Read moreMay 2021
Lockdown recovery resources
Our top picks for recovery resources to get you through another lockdown.
Read moreCommunity photographic project
"My aim is to compose a creative representation, focusing on the voice of an ED in form of a book. The aim is to highlight the hidden voice that dominates the mind of someone with an ED. A resource that will turn common ED thoughts into visual pieces of art."
Read moreInternational No Diet Day
On May 6th we acknowledge International No Diet Day, a day to proudly say no to restriction, weight cycling and the harmful diet industry.
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