What We Do

The Butterfly Foundation provides support for Australians who suffer from eating disorders and negative body image issues and their carers through:

  • 'Direct Relief' for treatment and support to sufferers of eating disorders
  • Prevention programs in schools and the community
  • Enhancing and developing effective treatment options
  • Advocacy and awareness
  • Supporting rural and regional eating disorder networks
  • Day Program for young people with eating disorders

Objectives

The Objectives of the Butterfly Foundation are -

  • To promote positive body image
  • To encourage hope and help seeking through education and awareness
  • To advocate excellence and consistency in the culture of care and support for people with eating disorders
  • To encourage a recognition of the complexities of eating disorders and the need for a compassionate and holistic response
  • To provide direct relief to facilitate access to effective treatment and support
  • To connect the community, health providers, government and other support agencies to assist in excellence and consistency in the culture of care
  • To pioneer the development of effective models of care for people with eating disorders
  • To partner with organisations in achieving the vision of The Butterfly Foundation
  • To support research programs in areas relevant to wellbeing and positive body image