The Butterfly Foundation

Butterfly operates a National ED HOPE Service that includes support over the phone, via email and online. ED HOPE is staffed by trained counsellors experienced in assisting with eating disorders. It also provides a wide range of programs for service providers and recovery groups. Because Butterfly recognises that eating disorders often arise from p... oor body image, it delivers a range of Positive Body Image workshops to schools and workplaces through its education program. It has a strong media presence to raise awareness of Butterfly's perspective in community debates about body image and eating disorders. Throughout its work Butterfly emphasises the critical importance of prevention and early intervention strategies in limiting the development of, and suffering from, negative body image and eating disorders. To expand knowledge in this field The Butterfly Research Institute commissions academic research projects and funds PhD research scholarships. Butterfly is committed to collaboration across the sector, and presently co-ordinate the National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC) for the Australian Department of Health and Ageing.Read More