Support for Family & Carers

Is someone you care about at risk?

Answer a few questions to help us better understand your loved one, and to provide you with appropriate guidance.

Are you concerned about your loved ones outlook towards their body, weight or shape?

For example: significant focus on ‘losing weight’, ‘feeling fat’ or fear of ‘being fat’, distress around their weight, body or shape, a strong focus on wanting to be thinner or disliking their body, obsessively checking their body such as by weighing, a focus on health & thinness.

Treatment Services Database

InsideOut’s Treatment Services Database will assist you in finding a private practitioner, community clinic or program, day program, in hospital treatment or a support group near you.

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Support Organisations

Need help, assistance or guidance? Search our support organisations listing to see who is available to help near you.

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Resources

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Resources for Families & Carers

This document provides a listing of helpful resources for families and carers.

Self Care for Families and Carers

This fact sheet suggests some strategies for ensuring families and carers take care of themselves whilst supporting a loved one with an eating disorder.

I Think Someone I Know May Have an Eating Disorder

This fact sheet provides information and advice on supporting an individual who you believe may have an eating disorder

Myths and Misconceptions

This fact sheet discusses common myths and misconceptions surrounding Eating Disorders, and provides accurate responses to them.

Blog and Podcasts

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Talking to Someone with an Eating Disorder

Many family and friends worry that they will say the wrong thing to someone they love with an eating disorder. The important thing is to let the person know you care.

27 Apr, 2018

Tips for Carers by Carers: Part I

We ask carers what techniques have helped them and their families the most.

18 Apr, 2018

What is 'Normal' Eating?

What is “normal” eating and how do I get there? Tips from a leading Eating Disorder Dietitian.

16 Apr, 2018

Your Instagram Feed Might Be Making You Sick

If your Instagram feed is littered with #wellness and #cleaneating posts, it may be time to rethink who you follow.

12 May, 2017

News and Events

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Workshop

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Bulimia Nervosa and Binge-Eating Disorder Workshop

This 2-day workshop will provide a comprehensive introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and an overview of key cognitive behavioural treatment concepts for Bulimia Nervosa/ Binge Eating Disorder (as per the Medicare items).

16 Mar, 2020 - 17 Mar, 2020

Support Group

Butterfly Foundation Support Groups

These Support Groups offer the opportunity to meet and connect with others both face to face and online, sharing similar experiences of eating disorders.

Group

Supporting Your Child with an Eating Disorder – Online via Zoom

A 3x 2 hour program for parents of younger sufferers (aged 18 and under) who are undertaking Maudsley Family Therapy.

4 Mar, 2020 - 18 Mar, 2020

Support Group

Harmoni - Anorexia Nervosa Support Group

This support group is for people who have had Anorexia Nervosa for seven ore more years.

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