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October 2023

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Non-diet approaches, weight stigma, and psychosocial health

Thursday 12 October

This research project investigates the effect of awareness, engagement, and endorsement of the non-diet approaches on several health outcomes and weight stigma.

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September 2023

NEWS

EDAA Social Media Roundtable Media Release

Friday 15 September

Experts from the eating disorder sector have called for tighter regulation of social media apps at a Body Image and Social Media roundtable in Parliament House, Canberra.

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RESEARCH PROJECTS

ED-Care: Eating Disorder Medicare Benefit Schedule Items Evaluation

Wednesday 6 September

La Trobe University researchers are seeking opinions and feedback on the Medicare Eating Disorder Plan. The Medicare Eating Disorder Plan was introduced in November 2019. We want to learn what people who have lived experience of an eating disorder and who support a loved one with an eating disorder think about this new type of support. We also want to hear from health professionals who work with clients with an eating disorder on the Medicare Eating Disorder Plan.

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RESEARCH PROJECTS

Mobile Sensing in Eating Disorders and Body Image Development Study

Friday 1 September

This research study will contribute toward the development of the digital tool to facilitate earlier detection of eating disorders, which is essential to improving recovery rates.

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August 2023

NEWS

EDAA National Strategy Media Release

Wednesday 30 August

With more than one million Australians experiencing an eating disorder, and prevalence rates continuing to increase, a new 10-year National Eating Disorder Strategy released today outlines key steps needed to tackle Australia’s growing eating disorder crisis.  

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NEWS

EDV Statement on The Voice

Wednesday 23 August

Eating Disorders Victoria supports the Voice to Parliament and believes it will further the self-determination of First Nations people. Read our full statement.

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NEWS

Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2023

Wednesday 23 August

Victoria will have a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Act on September 1st, 2023, replacing the Mental Health Act 2014. Find out what these changes mean to Victorians impacted by eating disorders.

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BLOG POSTS

Unlocking the transformative power of self-compassion

Wednesday 2 August

SE-ED team member Gabs shares how self-compassion helps us understand the underlying pain that gives rise to eating disorders, and how it can be used to empower the journey of healing and recovery.

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July 2023

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Treatment for Pediatric Eating Disorders: Perspectives of Health Professionals

Thursday 6 July

This study will explore how clinicians make decisions with regards to the care of children and adolescents with eating disorders. Clinicians and health care professionals who provide clinical care for pediatric eating disorders are invited to participate in this study.

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RESEARCH PROJECTS

The co-creation of health professional education with lived experience advocates

Monday 3 July

The aim of this study is to investigate the lived experience of those with atypical anorexia to then use as an educational strategy to help health professionals better recognise and treat the condition. It will aim to break stereotypes, build empathy and clinical capability.

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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