How to respond to ‘diet talk’

For International No Diet Day 2026, read our tips for how to respond to comments on diet, body and exercise, and eating disorder-related jokes.

Why I’m running for EDV

EDV Board Director Belinda Bravo shares how by running to raise money for EDV, she hopes to show people who have experienced eating disorders can return to movement with freedom and joy.

Working against medical discrimination can protect LGBTIQA+ people from eating disorders

Come for the adventure, stay for the friends: Why should you walk the Bay of Fires with EDV?

Eating Disorders Victoria is hosting our very first adventure fundraiser to raise money for free eating disorders care.

Responding to diet talk: a downloadable resource

When diet culture comes up in conversation, it can be hard to know how to respond. We've compiled a list of phrases to help you shift the conversation away from diet talk, and towards something more supportive.

Unpacking Diet Culture

Unpacking diet culture and how it affects us all.

Ramadan, fasting and eating disorders

Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims worldwide and is a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. For those living with an eating disorder, making the decision of whether to partake in fasting or not can bring about a lot of guilt, confusion and worry due to concerns over relapsing.

Resources to support eating disorder recovery over the holiday season

The December/January period can be a time of mixed emotions. While some people have some extra time and space to focus on recovery, this time can also be fraught with additional challenges. We've put together some resources to help you navigate the summer season.

Unlocking the transformative power of self-compassion

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.

Eating Disorders Postpartum

Whether you have experienced an eating disorder before, or this is a new occurrence, the post-partum time can be so special and also exceptionally vulnerable. Not only are you adjusting to life with a new baby, but your body is also healing and continuing to change, you are likely getting less sleep and will probably be prioritizing the needs of your baby over your own.