Body Image & Eating Disorders

Butterfly Foundation represents all people affected by eating disorders – a person with an eating disorder, their family and their friends.

Eating Disorders Families Australia (EDFA) is an organisation founded by a group of Australian parents who have cared for and treated a young person with an eating disorder.

eHeadspace is a national online or phone mental health support service for young people aged 12 to 25, and for family who are seeking support about how to help a young person (aged 12-25) in their life.  Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? eheadspace is here for you. Talk about what’s on your mind, get information about what help is available and how you can build new coping skills. Create an account to access chat, email & a range of other resources.

Butterfly Foundation resources page has a wealth of information including fact sheets, statistics and tips. A first stop for anyone wanting to learn more about body image and eating disorders.

Healthdirect Eating Disorders webpage is super helpful fact sheet loaded with information and resources.

Mental Health Foundation This link is a PDF fact sheet for specifically for parents/carers.

National Eating Disorders Collaboration Is a comprehensive informative website that offers information, research data, resources and more.

The Embrace Hub is here to bring you innovative, engaging body image resources. We’ve brought together the best evidence and creative minds to educate and inform young people, parents, teachers and sports coaches.

Let’s Talk Body Image and Eating Disorders By the Butterfly Foundation

EPIC Conversations Eating Disorders with the Butterfly Foundation

Jinny Jones Eating Disorder Parenting Podcast A podcast with practical tips for parents who have kids with eating disorders

Butterfly Foundation hold regular virtual support chats for carers and those in recovery.

EPIC Walks as the meetings, are inclusive spaces for parents and carers of young people who are or have been school attendance challenges. Many EPIC members have travelled this path with their young person and are willing to share their hindsight and information.

EPIC Parent Program provides connection with other parents and carers of young people who are facing challenges and/or choosing risky behaviour. The EPIC Parent Program is a 5 session program that builds understanding, knowledge and confidence to better support your young person, your family and yourself. EPIC is aware of the isolation and powerlessness parents/carers experience when their teens are facing challenges. The program is peer led and offers connection, hindsight and confidence in supporting yourself and your young person.