November 2022
CEO 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 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 moreEating disorder ‘crisis’ in Victoria calls for urgent action in next term of Government
Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV) has released its 2022 Election Statement, calling on all major political parties and independents to recognise the growing burden of eating disorders on the Victorian population.
Read moreSeptember 2022
Conversation starters
Early intervention can reduce the severity and duration of eating disorders and can make a full recovery more likely. Everyone can play a role in taking action early and having a conversation is a great way to start.
Read moreAugust 2022
Calls for support for Binge Eating Disorder
Eating Disorders Victoria is calling on the Victorian Government to take meaningful action on binge eating disorder (BED) as it maps out a state-wide eating disorder strategy alongside ongoing mental health reform. BED is the most prevalent eating disorder affecting Victorians, accounting for 47%, or 133,000, of the states increasing eating disorder cases.
Read moreMay 2022
EDV to retain COVID-19 funding to keep up with 'tail-end' of pandemic
Victoria's Minister for Mental Health, the Hon James Merlino MP, visited EDV to officially announce a funding package for eating disorders, including the retention of COVID-19 funding for Eating Disorders Victoria.
Read moreFebruary 2022
World-leading program for those with Severe and Enduring Eating Disorders commences at Eating Disorders Victoria
Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV) will this week commence a brand-new program for Victorians impacted by long-term eating disorders, also known as Severe and Enduring Eating Disorders (SE-ED).
Read moreSeptember 2021
Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2021 – EDAA statement
The Eating Disorders Alliance Australia joins forces to celebrate Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2021.
Read moreAugust 2021
Statement on the release of SBS Documentary “What does Australia really think about obesity?”
Members of the Eating Disorder Alliance of Australia (EDAA) in conjunction with Health at Every Size (HAES) Australia, are aware of a new documentary set to broadcast on September 1st, 2021 called “What Do Australians Really Think About Obesity?”. The show will air the results of a national survey on attitudes towards larger bodied Australians.
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