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InsideOut is Australia’s national institute for research, translation and clinical excellence in eating disorders with global research partnerships. We aim to transform the prevention, early intervention and treatment landscape for eating disorders in Australia, and ultimately find a cure.

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The University of Sydney

Core Beliefs in Eating Disorders

Researchers at the University of Sydney are aiming to validate a theoretical model outlining the way people’s core beliefs about themselves influence the development and maintenance of disordered eating behaviours.

Now openClosing: 1 Jul, 2025

Flinders University

Developing consensus on the essential ‘transdiagnostic targets’ to address in early intervention and for augmenting treatment for eating disorders

Researchers at Flinders University are seeking feedback from people with lived experience of an eating disorder, significant others, credentialled eating disorder clinicians, and eating disorder researchers in Australia on the ‘transdiagnostic targets’ for (1) early intervention to prevent development of an eating disorder, and (2) augmentations for evidence-based treatment of an eating disorder to improve outcomes.

Now openClosing: 16 Jul, 2024

The University of Sydney

Worry About Eating Disorders Coming Back or Getting Worse

Researchers at the University of Sydney want to better understand the worries of people diagnosed with a mental health condition including worrying about it coming back or getting worse.

Now openClosing: 20 Jul, 2024

The University of Sydney

The livED project - Be the voice of change for people with eating disorders

Researchers at InsideOut Institute are hoping to fill the gaps and silences about eating disorders through ‘livED’. If you are 16 years or above with a lived experience of an eating disorder, we invite you to share your story

Now openClosing: 31 Dec, 2027

The University of Queensland

Eating disorders and Christian spirituality: An exploratory and co-design approach to prevention, whole person care and recovery

Researchers from The University of Queensland, The University of Notre Dame, Flinders University and The Melbourne School of Theology are seeking your help to understand the experience of Christian spirituality in eating disorders and to co-design a resource to support spiritually integrated care for those who would like this.

Now openClosing: 31 Dec, 2024

La Trobe University

A Qualitative Exploration into the Treatment Experiences of Vegetarians and Vegans with an Eating Disorder

Researchers at La Trobe University are exploring the experiences and perspectives of people with lived experience of an eating disorder who sought treatment while adhering to vegetarianism or veganism.

Now openClosing: 30 Jun, 2024

Monash University

Repurposed Medications for Anorexia Nervosa: An Innovative Treatment Approach

Researchers at Monach University are investigating the effectiveness of 3 medications: brexpiprazole, memantine and zinc in treating anorexia nervosa (AN).

Now openClosing: 30 Apr, 2026