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    Where can I find out more information about eating disorders?

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  • The Butterfly Foundation

    The Butterfly Foundation was founded in August 2002 by Claire Vickery who found many ‘gaps’ in the public health system for those experiencing eating disorders. … View Profile

    If you believe you or a someone you know has an eating disorder, seek professional assistance. The Butterfly Foundation has telephone and email support for eating disorder sufferers and their
    family and friends.

    This confidential and supportive counselling service is available on1800 ED HOPE (1800 33 4673) or at support@thebutterflyfoundation.org.au

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    Julie Wilson

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    Psychologist, Family Therapist and Dog Therapy handler who is passionate about working with individuals, families and couples of all ages who are experiencing disordered eating. … View Profile

    There is always a lot of information that can be accessed on the internet, that is not always accurate, or useful. 

    Each state provides a support and information body that can be of great assistance in understanding what an ED is, what treatments are available and how to access local supports. They have an awesome library of resources, and hold educative groups for families and people who have EDs.  The details are listed below for Victoria, and other states can be accessed from their page.

    Eating Disorders Victoria1513 High Street, Glen Iris, VIC 3146Opening hours: 9.30am - 5pm (Monday to Friday)Phone: 03 9885 6563Fax: 03 9885 1153Email: edv@eatingdisorders.org.auThe Eating Disorders HelplinePhone: 1300 550 236 (non-metropolitan) or 03 9885 0318Email: help@eatingdisorders.org.au

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  • Dr Simon Easterbrook-Smith

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    My research interests include immunology and the mechanisms of amyloid formation. The latter has implications for people who are dealing with Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease … View Profile

    The Butterfly Foundation is an excellent resource.

    Another one is ANAD:  http://www.anad.org/ .

    It is American, so will not provide links to Australian support mechanisms and is primarily focused on anorexia but there is a lot of helpful information there.

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