July 2020
Understanding more about Orthorexia: Research
This study is interested in understanding more about a condition called orthorexia, which is a disorder involving being so obsessed with eating healthily that it may lead to harm.
Read moreEvaluating the Relationship Between Disordered Eating and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury.
This study will recruit adults aged 18 to 60 from the general population and from websites that support people with BPD and with eating disorders.
Read moreJune 2020
Peer Mentoring Program receives million dollar funding
The Minister for Mental Health Martin Foley has announced $1 million in funding for the PMP over the next two years. This significant investment will enable EDV to double the number of participants in the program, and to expand the program to rural and regional areas in Victoria.
Read moreEating Disorder Alliance of Australia (EDAA) Media Release - World Eating Disorder Action Day 2020
Eating Disorder Alliance of Australia (EDAA), representing the voice of lived experience for eating disorders across Australia, invites people to Share Your Story on World Eating Disorder Action Day.
Read moreMay 2020
Research: Involving a dietitian in a patient’s eating disorder treatment
Researchers are conducting a study to examine to what extent clinicians’ decision to involve a dietitian in a patient’s eating disorder treatment is influenced by: (1) patient characteristics and (2) clinician beliefs.
Read moreEDAA Media Release - Deputy Chief Medical Officer appointment critical to support mental health concerns during and post coronavirus
The Eating Disorder Alliance of Australia (EDAA), applauds the appointment of Associate Professor Ruth Vine, and reiterates the need for the inclusion of eating disorders in responding to COVID-19.
Read moreSeeking females with a current or past diagnosis of anorexia nervosa to take part in anonymous online research
Researchers at Swinburne University of Technology are seeking females with a current or past diagnosis of anorexia nervosa to take part in anonymous online research investigating the relationship between various cognitive factors and anorexia nervosa.
Read moreOnline study about everyday function for individuals who have a current, or a past diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa
Seeking participants! The aim of this study is to better understand how the thoughts and feelings experienced by people who are currently diagnosed with, or have a past history of Anorexia Nervosa, may affect their social, academic and occupational functioning
Read moreApril 2020
Joint media release - NEW Eating Disorders Alliance Australia
Eating Disorders Victoria joins the Eating Disorder Alliance of Australia (EDAA), a new alliance to represent the voice of consumers, carers and health care professionals.
Read moreEDV receives government funding to provide additional support during COVID-19
Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV) is thrilled to be the recipient of a $250,000 funding boost as part of the Victorian government’s $60 million package for increased mental health support.
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