November 2020
Final Stories of Recovery Webinar for 2020
Join EDV CEO Belinda Caldwell as she hosts our final community webinar for 2020. We'll be hearing from an EDV Ambassador, plus talking about tips to get through the Christmas season.
Read moreConcern over VCE Maths Exam
Eating Disorders Victoria and Eating Disorders Families Australia have written to the Minister for Education and Mental Health and the CEO of VCAA regarding problematic themes in this year's VCE Maths Exam.
Read moreAugust 2020
Belinda Caldwell announced as permanent CEO
The Board of Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV) are thrilled to announce that Belinda Caldwell, who has been Acting CEO of EDV for the past 12 months, has accepted the position of permanent CEO.
Read moreHow male eating disorders are represented and constructed in Australia
The study aims to investigate how male eating disorders are represented and constructed in Australian health care practices.
Read moreParticipants needed for Adolescent Psychology Study
Researchers from the Cairnmillar Institute are conducting a study about adolescent’s thinking patterns, eating behaviours and relationships. Information from this study will contribute to the growing body of literature on young people who struggle with thoughts and behaviours that may later lead to mental health problems.
Read moreJuly 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.
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