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May 2026

BLOG POSTS

How to respond to ‘diet talk’

Wednesday 6 May

For International No Diet Day 2026, read our tips for how to respond to comments on diet, body and exercise, and eating disorder-related jokes.

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NEWS

Outgoing CEO Belinda Caldwell farewells EDV

Tuesday 5 May

After seven years of leadership, read our outgoing CEO Belinda Caldwell's farewell message to the EDV community.

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April 2026

BLOG POSTS

Why I’m running for EDV

Wednesday 29 April

EDV Board Director Belinda Bravo shares how by running to raise money for EDV, she hopes to show people who have experienced eating disorders can return to movement with freedom and joy.

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NEWS

Eating Disorders Victoria welcomes new CEO Paul Bird

Wednesday 15 April

After comprehensive recruitment, the Board are delighted to announce our new CEO Paul Bird.

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February 2026

NEWS

Eating Disorders Alliance (EDA) alarmed by potentially fatal outcomes as people with eating disorders are prescribed weight loss medications

Wednesday 4 February

Australian eating disorder organisations has raised the alarm about the lack of controls in prescribing GLP-1 weight loss medications, and it's impact on people at risk of or experiencing an eating disorder.

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December 2025

NEWS

Resignation of EDV CEO Belinda Caldwell

Tuesday 2 December

EDV announces the resignation of Belinda Caldwell from the position of Chief Executive Officer, with intention to semi-retire.

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September 2025

NEWS

EDV Community Survey 2025

Thursday 4 September

Have your say: help us improve access to free and inclusive eating disorder care in Victoria.

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NEWS

Eating Disorder Organisations Unite to Call for Reform and Investment

Thursday 4 September

Australian eating disorder organisations have come together to deliver a clear and coordinated call for action to address the growing eating disorder crisis. Streamlined funding means streamlined support.

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NEWS

Eating Disorder Alliance is ‘unpacking the why’ this Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Week

Monday 1 September

This year’s BIEDAW theme ‘Unpacking the why: what causes eating disorders?’ explores the diverse risk factors that contribute to the development of eating disorders, building empathy for the many people whose experiences of an eating disorder may lead them to feel ‘invisible’ behind common stereotypes, and helping to reduce stigma and encourage help-seeking.

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July 2025

NEWS

Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2025: The causes of eating disorders

Monday 28 July

Australia's leading eating disorder organisations announce the 2025 theme for Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week.

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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