The Eating Disorders Alliance (EDA) says Australian College of Nursing (ACN) advice encouraging nurses to weigh children at school will increase weight stigma, promote disordered eating, and foster body dissatisfaction - key risk factors in the development of an eating disorder.

Today, on R U OK? Day, we at Eating Disorders Families Australia (EDFA) encourage everyone to reach out and check in with the people around them, especially those who are supporting a loved one with an eating disorder. #RUOKDay #EDFA #eatingdisorders #youarenotalone

Eating Disorders Families Australia is now offering counselling for Young Supporters (aged 10-17) of those living with an eating disorder. To learn more and book, visit edfa.org.au/counselling-se… If you have any questions, email Susan at [email protected]

Social media giant Meta's new teen functions on Instagram in no way alleviate the need for a social media age limit of 16+ to be introduced. Read more: bit.ly/4esGC8E #EDFA #eatingdisorderawareness #socialmediareform #protectourkids #socialmediaharms #letthembekids

Hear Brock talk about his story, the pressures he was under to look a certain way and be a certain weight/musculature during his AFL career, his recovery and advocacy work around mental health and eating disorders today. EDFA members only. Register here: bit.ly/3ZxZgrj

EDFA Executive Director Jane Rowan's opinion piece was published in many News Corp newspapers on the weekend. bit.ly/4ez0vuW Jane will attend the Social Media Summit this week to advocate minimum social media access to be at least 16. #EDFA #socialmediareform

Seeking support from the connections around you is a necessary step in maintaining your strength and resilience as a carer. #WorldMentalHealthDay #EDFA #eatingdisordercarers #mentalhealthmatters #youarenotalone

Listen to the latest episode of EDFA's podcast STRONG ENOUGH to hear Accredited Practising Dietitian Shane Jeffrey from River Oak Health discuss his internationally acclaimed five-step RAVES eating model. edfa.org.au/blog/strong-en… #EDFA #eatingdisorders #podcast #dietitian

Eating disorder carers applaud the Federal Government’s decision to increase the age limit for social media access to 16, saying the move is likely to improve the recovery chances of young people with eating disorders. Read more: bit.ly/4fEyq5P #EDFA #socialmediareform

EDFA welcomes the National Carer Strategy 2024-2034 and Action Plan 2024-2027 as steps toward valuing carers, addressing their needs, and improving support access. We’re pleased lived-experience insights, like those from EDFA, are reflected in the strategy. #CarerSupport

🌟 Welcome Jaimie Robertson to the EDFA Team! 🌟 Jaimie joins as National Partnerships Manager, bringing 30+ years in marketing. He's passionate about supporting carers and families. Let's give him a warm welcome! 🚴‍♂️🐶🙌 #EDFA #EatingDisorderSupport

The EDFA team share their experiences of recovery during the holiday period and strategies for navigating family get togethers, travel, and gift giving. Watch the recording at edfa.org.au/video/a-lived-…. If you’re not yet a member, join EDFA at edfa.org.au/become-a-membe….

Groundbreaking new eating disorder prevention program as diagnosis rates jump to more than 1.1 million. bit.ly/3E5GTSj

If there was a silver bullet tablet to fix eating disorders, we’d all know about it, but there’s increasing evidence that a change in common medication doses can make the world of difference. 🎧Listen here: edfa.org.au/blog/strong-en… Brought to you by the Liptember Foundation.

The Eating Disorder Alliance (EDA) has welcomed the request by Minister for Health and Ageing, Mark Butler, to the TGA to improve standards of telehealth online prescribing, but says more needs to be done. bit.ly/3ZzoLI3

Last night’s #ParentalGuidance started vital conversation on #bodyimage in girls, but we need to talk about boys too. One in five boys experience disordered eating, but goes unnoticed due to stigma. EDFA's FREE online prevention program fills in the gap nourishnurturenotice.com.au

This #NationalDiabetesWeek, learn some facts and statistics around diabetes and eating disorders. Support for managing diabetes: diabetesaustralia.com.au Free support for eating disorder carers: edfa.org.au

You’re not expected to have all the answers, but recognising the signs early can make a big difference. The video will help parents recognise these early warning signs of disordered eating and respond with confidence and care. Watch the full video: bit.ly/44Vpc13

Following the launch of the InsideOut Institute’s new eClinic, EDFA Executive Director Jane Rowan was interviewed last Friday on ABC Radio, with the segment broadcast across regional Queensland. Listen to the complete interview here (starts at 23:05): abc.net.au/listen/program…

This #BIEDAW, join us to “Unpack the Why’” and challenge common stereotypes that can leave people with an eating disorder - and those who care for them - feeling invisible and misunderstood. Stay tuned for more updates!