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Eating Disorders Victoria

Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV) is the trusted guide for Victorians affected by eating disorders.

Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV) delivers a broad range of free and low-cost community services that help to:

  • Guide Victorians to the services needed for timely, evidence-based care
  • Share with Victorians the skills developed by those who have experienced and recovered from eating disorders
  • Provide Victorians with innovative community programs that aren’t available elsewhere

EDV services are for individuals affected by eating disorders, as well as the families, communities and professionals that support them. EDV’s work is proudly informed by lived-experience, as well as the expertise of health professionals and evidence-based approaches. EDV are a strong voice for lived experience and actively advocate for the community at local and national level.

Vision and mission

EDV exists to help people impacted by eating disorders get the support they need to inspire hope and ensure the earliest possible recovery.

How EDV can help

Free support services available at EDV include:

  • The EDV Hub, a helpline for general eating disorder information and support
  • Telehealth Nurse for treatment navigation and planning
  • Telehealth Counselling for emotional support and phone check-ins
  • Online Support Groups and Courses
  • Carer Coaching for 1:1 family support
  • Peer Mentoring for 1:1 recovery support
  • E-learning for self-paced education for the whole community
  • Podcast and newsletters

Information lines / help lines

  • The EDV Hub is available on 1300 550 236, Mon – Fri 9.30am – 4.30pm AEST
  • For general business enquiries contact reception on (03) 9994 0354 Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm AEST

Programs and apps and tools

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Last reviewed: July 2022

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What Is Anorexia Nervosa? | Eating Disorders Victoria

Anorexia nervosa is a psychological illness characterised by a consistent reduction in food intake, fear of gaining weight and body image distortion.

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Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) | EDV

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder ARFID is a persistent and disturbed pattern of feeding/eating that leads to a failure to meet nutritional needs.

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What Is Bulimia Nervosa? | Eating Disorders Victoria

Bulimia nervosa is a psychiatric illness characterised by recurrent binge-eating episodes, immediately followed by self-induced compensatory behaviours.

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COVID-19 and eating disorders - Eating Disorders Victoria

COVID-19 can affect people with eating disorders. Learn about risk factors and complications of COVID-19 coronavirus and eating disorders.

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Disordered Eating and Dieting | Eating Disorders Victoria

Eating Disorders Victoria provides information on disordered eating, the impacts of dieting, ‘clean eating’ and fasting for religious and cultural reasons.

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Eating Disorders and Autism - Eating Disorders Victoria

What's the link between eating disorders and autism? Get the research about autism and eating disorders including anorexia nervosa and ARFID.

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Eating Disorders and Exercise - Eating Disorders Victoria

Understanding how eating disorders and exercise intersect is crucial to recovery. Find how to manage exercise in recovery and what to consider when safely starting to exercise again.

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Eating Disorders & Other Health Conditions | Eating Disorders Victoria

Eating Disorders Victoria provides information on the relationship between eating disorders and other health conditions, including warning signs & symptoms.

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Eating disorders and substance use - Eating Disorders Victoria

Learn about the relationship between eating disorders and substance use, including risk factors, treatment and support options.

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Eating Disorders Explained | Eating Disorders Victoria

Eating Disorders Victoria provides information on what is an eating disorder including warning signs, classifying eating disorders and risk factors.

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