Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week: Stories of Recovery

Please note that this event is for Victorian residents only.

The factors that can lead someone to develop an eating disorder are broad and diverse. Even one individual may experience a mix of 'causes'.

In this Stories of Recovery session, we'll hear from a mixed panel of people who have recovered from an eating disorder, as well as a carer and a clinician.

We will cover:

• Making sense of how eating disorders can develop, and helpful protective factors.

• For those with lived experience: positive things others did in the recovery journey.

• What we wish more people knew about eating disorders to help break stereotypes.

Our panelists come from different areas of Victoria, with different life experiences and backgrounds, and different eating disorder diagnoses.

Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week (BIEDAW) is an annual week to raise awareness of eating disorders.

Who is this event for?

Everyone is welcome! Whether you're experiencing an eating disorder, supporting someone who is, you're a professional, or are just interested to learn more.

You're welcome to participate in a way that feels comfortable for you. You will have the option to ask questions in the registration form and/or on the day. You will not be required to turn on your camera or microphone.

NOTE: It’s a privilege to hear someone’s personal story. Please be considerate with the questions you ask, and be mindful that other attendees may be currently experiencing an eating disorder.

Where is this event?

This event is happening online via Zoom. We will send the Zoom link the day before.

How much does this event cost?

It's totally free!

Accessibility

This session runs for 90 minutes, with a 5-minute break in the middle.

We will have auto-generated captions.

A tech crew will be on hand to help you with any issues.

You can also tell us anything you need to help you participate in the registration form.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this event, please contact engagement@EatingDisorders.org.au.