Resource Library

Tips for Talking to a GP

This resource outlines what is involved when speaking to your doctor, how to prepare for your appointment, and what to do if you are not satisfied with the outcome.

Consequences of Chewing and Spitting

This fact sheet discusses the psychological, physical, and social consequences of chewing and spitting.

Break Binge Eating

Break Binge Eating is a website designed to aid people with (or at risk of) eating disorders.

School Setting: Eating Disorders Handout for Parents and Caregivers

This fact sheet describes the signs and symptoms of eating disorders, where to get help, and guidelines on how to best support your child through an eating disorder.

School Setting: Talking to the Student

This resource provides tips for approaching a student who you are concerned has an eating disorder.

How to Provide Meal Support in an Inpatient Setting

This resource describes ways to support a patient undergoing meal support in an inpatient setting.

Meal Support Guidelines for Patients

This resource outlines the expectations for patients on meal supervision.

Meal Support Guidelines for the Meal Supporter

This resource outlines meal support guidelines for meal supporters of people with an eating disorder.

Supporting Someone Experiencing an Eating Disorder

This resource outlines tips for supporting a loved one with an eating disorder. Supporting someone with an eating disorder can be challenging, but your involvement can make a big difference in their recovery.

Separating the Person from the Illness

This resource describes the benefits of separating the person from their eating disorder, and discusses some strategies on how to do this.

Self-Care for Families and Carers

This resource outlines some struggles which may present themselves when you're supporting someone with an eating disorder, and how to care for yourself through the process.

Navigating Difficult Conversations

This resource outlines tips for navigating difficult conversations with your loved one with an eating disorder.

Helpful and Unhelpful Things to Say and Do

This fact sheet describes things which may be unhelpful to say or do and provides some helpful alternatives. It is important to note that not everybody is the same, and things which are helpful to some may not be helpful for others.

Externalising The Eating Disorder

This fact sheet describes why externalising eating disorders can be helpful, and how to support your loved ones in this way,

School Setting: Referral Options

This resource describes referral options for students who have been identified as in need of expert treatment.

School Setting: Myths and Misconceptions

This resource describes some common myths and misconceptions about eating disorders.

Eating Disorder Prevalence Among Transgender People

This fact sheet discusses the health concerns and prevalence of eating disorders amongst transgender individuals and potential treatment avenues.

Body Image in Children

This resource discusses body image in children, signs that children may be struggling with body image, and why it is important to promote healthy body image and how.

Resources for Families and Carers

Provides a list of websites and resources for educating yourself about eating disorders or gaining understanding of other people's experience of illness to better support and empower yourself or a loved one.

Type 1 Diabetes and Insulin Misuse

This resource discusses the relationship between Type 1 diabetes and eating disorder behaviours, discussing insulin misuse, why people with diabetes are more likely to develop eating disorders, the signs that individuals need more support with diabetes management, and where to find help for diabetes impacted eating disorder behaviours.

A Guide to Self Monitoring

Self-monitoring is a key feature of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for the treatment of eating disorders. It involves keeping a daily record of food and fluid intake, thoughts, emotions, and behaviours.