Wandi Nerida

Wandi Nerida Wandi Nerida is Australia’s first residential eating disorder treatment facility, and is owned and operated by the Butterfly Foundation. 🦋

A huge thank you to Charles and the wonderful team at The OT Store, for their considerate donation of eight cosy weighte...
19/06/2026

A huge thank you to Charles and the wonderful team at The OT Store, for their considerate donation of eight cosy weighted blankets. 💙

As we enter Winter, it’s getting a bit chilly – and these blankets were enthusiastically accepted by our participants, who loved their softness, the bright colours, and their warmth. 😌

Weighted blankets work through proprioceptive pressure – think of it like a long, warm hug for your nervous system! This gentle weight can help boost our natural serotonin levels, which can regulate mood, reduce stress, and create a sense of calm. 🍃

Interested in supporting Australia’s premier residential eating disorder facility? Have a product or service that could make a difference to people experiencing eating disorders? Send us an email at [email protected]

A big thank you to Ian and the dedicated team at Beca Engineering and Consulting Services, for their generous in-kind ad...
16/06/2026

A big thank you to Ian and the dedicated team at Beca Engineering and Consulting Services, for their generous in-kind advice and service support to Wandi’s Admin Building (The Blue House!) 💙

With a purpose to “make every day better”, Beca Engineering and Consulting Services is passionate about supporting community-based projects and not-for-profit organisations, often by providing in-kind engineering services.

Ian also shared that the services provided by Wandi Nerida and Butterfly Foundation strongly align with his own personal advocacy for mental health and men’s health. 💭

We are incredibly grateful for their time, expertise and commitment, in ensuring our facilities remain safe and functional, so we can continue delivering essential eating disorder treatment.

Interested in supporting Australia’s premier residential eating disorder facility? Have a product or service that could make a difference to people experiencing eating disorders? Send us an email at [email protected] 🦋

It's National Blood Donor Thank You Week, and we headed to Australian Red Cross Lifeblood in Nambour to surprise blood a...
12/06/2026

It's National Blood Donor Thank You Week, and we headed to Australian Red Cross Lifeblood in Nambour to surprise blood and plasma donors with a little love from the Wandi community. 🦋

We donated fresh lemons, tangerines, oranges and mandarins, bunches of fragrant basil and rosemary, and colourful bouquets of flowers – all straight from Wandi’s healing grounds! Our participants also kindly handmade scrunchies for donors. 🍃

Our Community Engagement Coordinator, Jo, also had the privilege of meeting two inspiring donors, Sue-Ellen and Patricia. Sue-Ellen was on her way to her 224th donation, while Patricia has been donating since the mid 1970s!

We’re in awe of the generosity and kindness of the Sunshine Coast community. 💙

At Wandi Nerida, there are messages of hope, encouragement and support everywhere – from the dining room, to the hallway...
04/06/2026

At Wandi Nerida, there are messages of hope, encouragement and support everywhere – from the dining room, to the hallways, and therapy rooms. 💭

These positive affirmations and gentle reminders have been created by participants and staff, and are a powerful reminder that eating disorder recovery is possible. Some of our favourites are:

🍃 Feeling is part of healing

🦋 You are worthy of thriving, not just surviving

👥 You can do hard things

What positive affirmation do you hold close, when recovery feels challenging?

Save these reminders for when you need some encouragement 💙

A big thank you to Matt from Nurcha Cafe, for the generous donation of new yoga supplies for our participants. 💙This don...
01/06/2026

A big thank you to Matt from Nurcha Cafe, for the generous donation of new yoga supplies for our participants. 💙

This donation of 15 sets of brand-new yoga mats, yoga bolsters and yoga blocks has given our yoga classes a complete refresh, since we first opened five years ago. 💭

We offer yoga classes as part of our movement therapy program at Wandi Nerida, helping participants develop grounding skills, reduce stress, and strengthen emotional wellbeing, in addition to supporting a more positive relationship with their bodies. 🦋

Interested in supporting Wandi’s essential work that is helping to make eating disorder recovery a reality? Head here: https://wandinerida.org.au/donate/

This National Reconciliation Week, we’re reflecting on this year’s theme of being ‘All In’, when it comes to ongoing and...
29/05/2026

This National Reconciliation Week, we’re reflecting on this year’s theme of being ‘All In’, when it comes to ongoing and shared commitment to reconciliation. 💭

Wandi Nerida is proud to be located on Kabi Kabi Country in the Sunshine Coast. Our facility’s name was gifted by local Elders of the Kabi Kabi Nation, and translates to ‘gather together and blossom’. 🦋

This year, we’re deepening our commitment through engaging in cultural learnings with local Kabi Kabi Elders and cultural representatives. We were honoured to gather recently for a traditional smoking ceremony with Kabi Kabi Elder Uncle Tais and Mack Muckan from Undumbi Culture, alongside a cultural presentation.

We are grateful to be welcomed on Kabi Kabi Country, and remain committed to listening, learning and honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. 💙

We’re super grateful for the generosity of Mooloolah Newsagency, for their thoughtful donation of magazines for Wandi pa...
27/05/2026

We’re super grateful for the generosity of Mooloolah Newsagency, for their thoughtful donation of magazines for Wandi participants. 🦋

Caity and the team went above and beyond – carefully selecting a wonderful range of topics, from crochet and gardening to motorbikes and rural life, plus colouring-in, puzzles, and popular Frankie Magazine and Breathe Magazine Australia. 💙

These magazines give participants something to enjoy during free time, a gentle distraction during difficult moments, and are a meaningful way to stay connected to their interests, hobbies and identity outside of the eating disorder. 💭

Interested in supporting Wandi’s essential work that is helping to make eating disorder recovery a reality? Head here: https://wandinerida.org.au/donate/

A huge thank you to the generous team at PRINCESS POLLY, Butterfly’s dedicated community partner, who recently spent a v...
22/05/2026

A huge thank you to the generous team at PRINCESS POLLY, Butterfly’s dedicated community partner, who recently spent a volunteer day at Wandi Nerida. 🍃

Joined by Butterfly Ambassador Jenna With The Pink, the day was filled with laughter, connection, and learning, as the team tended to the beautiful gardens, learnt about Wandi’s unique eating disorder treatment program, and even met the friendly horses from our equine-assisted therapy program. 🐴

Wandi’s passionate Kitchen Manager Nerys kept everyone nourished and hydrated with a delicious lunch, while resident therapy dog Triya boosted morale with a surprise visit too – with the day smooth sailing thanks to Butterfly’s Community & Events Manager, Libby. 💙

Partnerships like this help make eating disorder recovery a reality for more people every day. If you’d like to support Wandi Nerida, head here: https://wandinerida.org.au/donate/

A huge thank you to furniture supplier BFX in Yandina for their incredible support and generosity. 💙With over $2000 in d...
22/05/2026

A huge thank you to furniture supplier BFX in Yandina for their incredible support and generosity. 💙

With over $2000 in discounts, plus free delivery, assembly and rubbish removal, they helped us provide new dining chairs for our participants, and new office chairs for our dedicated night nurses.

Having a welcoming and comfortable place to sit, eat and connect with others, can make a meaningful difference in recovery, both physically and emotionally. 🦋

Interested in supporting Wandi’s essential work that is helping to make eating disorder recovery a reality? Head here: https://wandinerida.org.au/donate/

This World Family Doctor Day, we’re recognising the important role that GPs play in identifying eating disorders early a...
19/05/2026

This World Family Doctor Day, we’re recognising the important role that GPs play in identifying eating disorders early and providing effective support. 💭

Shame, stigma, and a lack of awareness can impact people’s ability to reach out for help. 🗣️

But when GPs feel confident recognising the warning signs, and understand that ambivalence about recovery or denial of illness severity can itself be a symptom, more people can access the support earlier. 💙

Read the full article: https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2026/15/detecting-eating-disorders-and-exploring-treatment-pathways

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