01/06/2026
🦋 Today is World Eating Disorders Action Day, a moment to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and remind anyone who is struggling that support is within reach.
Eating disorders affect more than 1 million Australians, of every age, gender, background and body type. They are often invisible from the outside, which is part of why early conversations matter so much. Many people wait far longer than they need to before reaching out, often because of stigma, or a quiet sense that their experience isn't "serious enough" to warrant help.
We want you to know that it is.
If you're noticing changes in your relationship with food, eating, exercise or body image, or you're worried about a friend, family member or partner, your GP is a good place to start. A confidential conversation, a careful assessment, and a referral pathway to the right specialist support when you need it. You don't need a diagnosis, or to be at a crisis point, to come in and talk.
Recovery is possible, and early support makes a real difference.
