The EDV Community Survey is an annual survey of people with lived or living experience of eating disorders, their carers and support people, and health professionals.
It builds builds a much-needed picture of what it’s like to live with an eating disorder in Victoria, the challenges around this serious illness, and what support is needed.
We use what you tell us to power our advocacy work. Previously, your feedback has led to outcomes like the Victorian Eating Disorders Strategy, and extra support for eating disorders during COVID lockdowns.
We also use your feedback to make sure our programs are doing what you need them to, and make improvements.
The Survey is open until 30 September 2026. All answers are anonymous. Respondents can choose to go in the running to win a $100 Visa gift card.
Who should do the survey?
This survey has targeted questions for:
- Consumers: people with any experience (current or past) of:
- body, eating or exercise concerns,
- disordered eating, or
- an eating disorder.
- Carers: people with current or past experience caring for a loved one with an eating disorder
- Professionals: people who work with people impacted by eating disorders, including peer workers
- Supporters: people who support our cause with advocacy, donations and/or fundraising
You do not have to have ever used EDV services to do this Survey.