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We understand some carers currently are experiencing technical difficulties in relation to joining EDFA as a member or renewing membership. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Please rest assured that our team is actively working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. If you require assistance with membership enquiries, please email susan.donald@edfa.org.au.

Become a member today!

EDFA is the only organisation in Australia solely supporting families and carers of loved ones with an eating disorder.

We provide support, education, and resources to families and carers. As a financial member, you will receive Member Only access to a range of resources, EDucation webinars, and more.

We are unable to offer membership to families and carers living outside Australia. Clinicians and service providers are also ineligible for EDFA membership.

*Please note EDFA membership is only available to people living in Australia.

You will receive a Welcome Email following your payment receipt. If you don’t receive it, please check your junk mail (and add to EDFA to your safe senders list). Thank you.

Purchasing membership as a gift?

Please make sure you have a valid email address for the recipient and input N/A in other fields as required. Your gift recipient will receive an email advising them of your gift, and their login details.

Member Types

Looking for the carers Facebook forum?

The EDFA Facebook group is for parents, guardians, partners, adult siblings, extended family members or friends (residing in Australia) who care for or support an individual living with an eating disorder.

Our program is run by parents and carers. We share hope and optimism that recovery is possible and through our supportive community, carers feel less alone.

We also use this platform to share details of EDFA’s upcoming events – online support groups and online EDucation Webinars – as well as links to resources, and opportunities to advocate for better support for eating disorders.

The forum is a private and monitored Facebook group offering support, understanding and compassion to carers during the recovery journey.

What our members say

"Since joining EDFA, my husband has also been watching online seminars. Watching and learning has given my husband a clearer understanding of our daughter's ARFID and he is now on board with best solutions to help her heal."

I wish I knew about the support available and amazingly helpful and insightful webinars earlier. I have been slowly going back to the recorded webinars of interest and have always got something out of these. I think you all do a wonderful job and it makes me feel less isolated and hopeless in the horror of an ARFID world.

I attend many of the online webinars and have learned a great deal. I have accessed the recordings and resources on the website. Just knowing that EDFA is there if I do need extra support means so much to me. I don't feel as alone as at the start.

EDFA has been a fantastic support throughout our journey and has made a huge difference. Thank you for all who volunteer to make this possible. The educational webinars and facebook group have been a crucial support, and the advocacy work that you are doing to bring about change is so appreciated.