Hope Story
Since I was a small child, I can remember feeling especially sensitive to the messaging I was receiving from society. It was everywhere, and it was loud and unequivocal; thinness equals ‘better’.
Eating disorder sector calls on tech companies to do more to stop harmful content
Eating disorder sector calls on tech companies to do more to stop harmful content Experts from the eating disorder sector have called for tighter regulation
Hunter’s ‘Uphill Fundraiser’ aims to raise $35,000 to support eating disorder families
Hunter Williams will ride 3,500km through Europe to raise funds to support Australian families who are caring for someone with an eating disorder.
The name of his fundraising campaign – Hunter’s Uphill Fundraiser – pays tribute to those families and the challenges they face.
What Is Really Underneath My Loved One’s ‘Food Refusal’?
Food. A basic necessity for survival and functioning. For many of us, it is a joyful, pleasant experience.
For someone with an eating disorder, food is coupled with sheer terror. Yet, it is an essential ‘medicine’ and the key to maintaining life.
Eating Disorder Organisations Say ‘The Time Is Now’ to Take Action for the Millions of Australians Impacted
Eating Disorder Organisations Say ‘The Time Is Now’ to Take Action for the Millions of Australians Impacted
Eating Disorder Organisations Back New National Eating Disorder Strategy to Drive Urgent Reform
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.
Father’s Day: a day to celebrate the men we love.
September 3 is the day to acknowledge the special men and those who identify as men, in our lives. Those men who care for, support, protect and provide empathy to a loved one with an eating disorder. Whether they be a father, stepfather, grandfather, older brother, or beautiful friend; men experience helplessness, fear, grief and worry while they watch their loved one battle an eating disorder.
Five Reasons Carers Need Mindfulness.
Supporting someone who is experiencing an eating disorder can be stressful, isolating and take a heavy toll on our wellbeing.
Here’s 5 ways the practice of mindfulness can help support you and, in turn help improve the wellbeing of those in your care.
New research shows families and carers of those with eating disorders are desperate for support, understanding and connection
Families and carers of those living with an eating disorder are desperate for non-judgmental connection with new research finding this is the main reason for joining an eating disorder carer support group.
