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The Australia & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED) is the peak body for eating disorder professionals.

The Australia & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED) is the peak body for eating disorder professionals committed to leadership and collaboration in research, prevention, treatment and advocacy. Our goals include integrating expertise, facilitating communication, generating and disseminating evidence-based knowledge and practice, recognising excellence, promoting understanding, and advocating on behalf of those living with, and those working in, the eating disorders field. ANZAED has members from all professional disciplines in New Zealand and all states and territories of Australia. ANZAED works to address the large number of complex issues in Eating Disorders at social, community and individual levels. ANZAED holds an invited position on the steering committee of the National Eating Disorders Coalition in Australia and works with partner international organisations, notably our 'sister' organisation the international Academy of Eating Disorders (AED).

04/09/2025

This Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week (BIEDAW) we’re ‘Unpacking the Why’ and reminding everyone that each person’s experience of an eating disorder is unique.

Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses, and there’s not one factor that causes an eating disorder to develop.

While body image can play a big role for many, there are also other factors that can impact a person’s experience – such as trauma, sensory sensitivities, genetics, personality traits, family history and co-occurring health conditions like diabetes, endometriosis and other conditions.

Join us and
and this as we ‘Unpack the Why’ and build empathy and understanding for the many people whose experiences of an eating disorder may lead them to feel ‘invisible’ behind common stereotypes.

Learn more: https://butterfly.org.au/get-involved/campaigns/biedaw/

04/09/2025

03/09/2025

This Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week (BIEDAW) we’re ‘Unpacking the Why’ and reminding everyone that each person’s experience of an eating disorder is unique.

While body image can play a big role for many, there are also other factors that can impact a person’s experience – such as trauma, sensory sensitivities, genetics, personality traits, family history and co-occurring health conditions like diabetes, endometriosis and other conditions.

Join us and , , , , , and this as we ‘Unpack the Why’ and build empathy and understanding for the many people whose experiences of an eating disorder may lead them to feel ‘invisible’ behind common stereotypes.

If you’d like to get involved in BIEDAW, find out more: https://butterfly.org.au/get-involved/campaigns/biedaw/

03/09/2025

This morning, NZ Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey, together with ANZAED President Rachel Lawson and EDANZ Chair, Megan Tombs, launched the refreshed New Zealand Eating Disorder Strategy. Launched during Body Image & Eating Disorder Awareness Week, the strategy outlines a range of investments, including in peer support and specialist eating disorder services.

Find out more: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/571931/mental-health-minister-labels-new-strategy-for-eating-disorder-services-a-silent-revolution

Photo: RNZ

02/09/2025

This Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week (BIEDAW) we’re ‘Unpacking the Why’ and reminding everyone that each person’s experience of an eating disorder is unique.

Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses, and there’s not one factor that causes an eating disorder to develop.

While body image can play a big role for many, there are also other factors that can impact a person’s experience – such as trauma, sensory sensitivities, genetics, personality traits, family history and co-occurring health conditions like diabetes, endometriosis and other conditions.

Join us and , , , , , and this as we ‘Unpack the Why’ and build empathy and understanding for the many people whose experiences of an eating disorder may lead them to feel ‘invisible’ behind common stereotypes.

If you’d like to get involved in BIEDAW, find out more: https://butterfly.org.au/get-involved/campaigns/biedaw/

02/09/2025

Thank you to our incredible delegates!

673 people came together in Melbourne for the 2025 ANZAED Conference to learn, share, and lead with our theme: “People at the heart of care: cultivating innovation in prevention, treatment, support & research”.

Your passion, knowledge, and commitment made this gathering truly special. We are grateful to each of you for being part of this community and for helping shape the future of eating disorder care.

From the ANZAED team, our amazing volunteers, co-chairs, committee members, and the ANZAED Board of Directors, this was truly a team effort. 🙌

Stay tuned, we’ll be sharing more conference insights and highlights in the days ahead!

31/08/2025

This Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week (BIEDAW) we’re ‘Unpacking the Why’ and reminding everyone that each person’s experience of an eating disorder is unique.

Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses, and there’s not one factor that causes an eating disorder to develop.

While body image can play a big role for many, there are also other factors that can impact a person’s experience – such as trauma, sensory sensitivities, genetics, personality traits, family history and co-occurring health conditions like diabetes, endometriosis and other conditions.

Join us and
and this as we ‘Unpack the Why’ and build empathy and understanding for the many people whose experiences of an eating disorder may lead them to feel ‘invisible’ behind common stereotypes.

If you’d like to share your lived experience or get involved in BIEDAW, find out more via the link in our bio.

30/08/2025

Congratulations to our lucky delegates who scored FREEBIES at the 2025 ANZAED Conference!

Thanks for bringing the energy, smiles, and excitement. enjoy your goodies! 🙌💜

30/08/2025

Powerful keynote from Katie Larsen (chaired by Belinda Caldwel ) on Lived Experience leadership: breaking down the “clinical ceiling” and driving real change for vulnerable communities.

“Inviting people in only works if you let go and share power… community engagement fails when it’s just optics.”

A bold call for transformation that shares power, not just the spotlight. ✨

29/08/2025

✨ Kicking off Day 2 of the ANZAED 2025 Conference with the National Eating Disorders Collaboration - NEDC Breakfast Session:
“A Conversation on Collaboration: Strengthening the System Together.”

Hosted by Sarah Trobe and Rachel Lawson, this powerful discussion brings together panellists Gloria Fraser, Lumen Gorrie, Amy Woods, Leah Brennan, and Bliss Jackman to explore how collaboration is essential to building stronger, more connected systems of care.

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