December 2022
Dietitian Dani's tips for navigating the festive season
With the festive season quickly approaching, it can become a time for many, where certain emotions arise such as anxiety, overwhelm, panic, guilt, shame and fear. We may find ourselves sitting in the unknown, the unknown of how we are going to navigate certain occasions regarding food, socializing and changes to our usual routine. However, there are ways in which you may be able to guide yourself and your loved ones through the festive season so that you can take the power back from your eating disorder (ED) and choose how you want to spend your holidays.
Read moreEating disorder recovery over the summer holidays
Looking for support while EDV is closed? View our recommendations for self-help resources and support services available over the Christmas break.
Read moreA message of hope
Recent media coverage around eating disorders in young people in Victoria has left some in our community feeling even more anxious and distressed. EDV's CEO Belinda Caldwell reflects on the recent media stories and the role of hope in recovery.
Read moreNovember 2022
Independent MP Zoe Daniel calls for greater eating disorder investment
Independent MP for Goldstein Zoe Daniel called on the federal and Victorian governments to address the significant rise of eating disorder presentations in hospitals. We commend and thank Zoe Daniel and fellow federal independent members for shining a national spotlight on this issue.
Read moreChairperson Reflections 2021-22
EDV Board Chair Nick Gurner shares the governance, leadership and strategy success of 2021-22 as part of our 2021-22 Annual Report.
Read moreCEO Reflections on 2021-22
EDV CEO Belinda Caldwell reflects on operational achievements of the EDV team as part of our 2021-22 Annual Report.
Read moreEating disorder recovery and self-harm
Please know that this article covers the topic of self-harm and eating disorders. Before reading on, maybe take some time to check in with yourself and just see whether you're up for this conversation right now or whether it might be best to wait until you are in a better physical or emotional place.
Read moreEndometriosis and fertility
Acute or chronic health conditions are something that everyone will experience in their lifetime. However, when in recovery from an eating disorder (ED), there are nuances with respect to health anxiety, our interactions with the medical system and certain medical advice or treatment can often contradict the strategies we have employed in recovery.
Read moreOctober 2022
EDV 'bright idea' rewarded with $25,000 grant
EDV’s Peer Mentoring Program Manager and La Trobe University Graduate Researcher, Rachael Duck, has been awarded a grant to lead Australia’s first online training initiative specific to eating disorder peer workers.
Read moreAre you practicing Carer Alignment?
Carer alignment in eating disorder treatment is the practice of presenting a united front against your loved one's eating disorder. Find out how you can practice the ALIGN method at home.
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