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May 2020

NEWS

EDAA Media Release - Deputy Chief Medical Officer appointment critical to support mental health concerns during and post coronavirus

Thursday 14 May

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.

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RESEARCH PROJECTS

Seeking females with a current or past diagnosis of anorexia nervosa to take part in anonymous online research

Thursday 14 May

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.

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RESEARCH PROJECTS

Online study about everyday function for individuals who have a current, or a past diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa

Monday 4 May

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

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April 2020

NEWS

Joint media release - NEW Eating Disorders Alliance Australia

Wednesday 29 April

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.

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NEWS

EDV receives government funding to provide additional support during COVID-19

Tuesday 14 April

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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March 2020

NEWS

Group therapy for disordered eating and trauma recovery

Wednesday 4 March

The Swinburne University Psychology Clinic, in collaboration with EDV, will be delivering a very low cost, 10-week long compassion focused group program for people who are recovering from disordered eating and trauma.

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February 2020

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Caregiving Experience Among Family Members of Individuals with Eating Disorders

Friday 21 February

Can you contribute to this research? Researchers are examining the experience of family members of individuals with restrictive eating disorders. Researchers hope that this information will help us as well as future therapists minimize any stress in family members.

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NEWS

NEDC Members Meeting Feb 2020

Tuesday 11 February

Melbourne is lucky to be hosting the National Eating Disorders Collaboration Members Meeting on Feb 27/28 and it is free to attend if you are an NEDC member.

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January 2020

NEWS

EDV's 2020 budget submission

Monday 13 January

Read EDV's submission to the Victorian Government for the 2020/2021 State Budget.

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December 2019

NEWS

Reflecting on 2019 - Belinda Caldwell, EDV CEO

Monday 9 December

As the year draws to close for EDV and our community, it is time to gratefully acknowledge the huge contribution of our community, volunteers, board, staff and partners.

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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