June 2024
Update on EDV's SE-ED Program
An important update regarding the next steps of Eating Disorders Victoria’s Severe and Enduring Eating Disorder (SE-ED) Program.
Read moreMay 2024
Melbourne Mavericks champion eating disorder awareness with Henley and EDV
The Melbourne Mavericks will team up with Henley and Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV) to raise awareness for World Eating Disorders Action Day. The collaboration will leverage the Mavericks’ Round 8 match against the NSW Swifts to promote positive body image, encourage healthy relationships with food, and support those affected by eating disorders.
Read moreEating Disorders Alliance Welcomes Ban on Compounded GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
The Eating Disorders Alliance (EDA), a coalition of leading eating disorder organisations in Australia and New Zealand, is encouraged to see the impact of our national advocacy campaign to address the significant medical risks posed by inappropriately promoted or prescribed weight loss products, particularly compounded GLP-1 receptor agonist analogues (GLP-1RAs).
Read moreFunding for EDV in State Budget 2024-25
Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV) welcomes the announcement of the 2024/5 Victorian State Budget, which includes the allocation of $2.6 million per year over three years for EDV to support more Victorians impacted by these serious mental illnesses. This funding is part of a broader $30.7million investment into eating disorders in the 2024/5 budget.
Read moreMarch 2024
Eating Disorders Alliance (EDA) welcomes potential ban of compounded weight loss drugs
The Eating Disorders Alliance (EDA) has welcomed the potential ban of on compounded weight loss drugs, saying such a move would help to protect those vulnerable to eating disorders.
Read moreDecember 2023
Strengthening support for eating disorder carers in the Grampians community
Grampians Health and Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV) are the recipients of a joint grant from the Connecting Carers in their Community Grants Program, generously provided by Carers Victoria. The ‘Connecting Carers in their Community’ grants program is supported by the Victorian Government.
Read moreNovember 2023
EDV's Gala Night
On Saturday November 18th 2023, EDV held a special Gala Night event at Melbourne Town Hall to celebrate 40 years of service to the Victorian community, and raise some much needed funds for the future.
Read moreSeptember 2023
EDAA Social Media Roundtable Media Release
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.
Read moreAugust 2023
EDAA National Strategy Media Release
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.
Read moreEDV Statement on The Voice
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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