Breaking the silence on eating disorders

Breaking the silence on eating disorders

Breaking the Silence: A FREE Event to Raise Awareness & Educate on Eating Disorders: The silent burden

Date and time

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM AEDT

Location

Manly Library

1 Market Lane Manly, NSW 2095 Australia

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

The estimated prevalance of eating disorders in Australia stands at1.1 million people suffering. Despite this stagering statistic, many continue to suffer in silence. Whether you’re struggling personally or supporting a loved one, we all need to be breaking the silence, creating awareness, and learning about this illnesses, which cost Australia $66.9 billion each year.

This FREE event is here to break the stigma and bring critical conversations to the table. Join us for an inspiring and informative gathering that will provide the tools, resources, and support you need to better understand eating disorders and how we can collectively help those on the path to recovery.

If you are a mother, father, brother, sister, or friend, you likely know someone who is currently struggling with an eating disorder—even if you don’t realize it. Eating disorders often remain hidden, and many who are struggling are too afraid or ashamed to reach out. This event is designed to raise awareness, offer hope, and provide practical guidance on how to support recovery—whether for yourself or someone you care about.

👩‍⚕️ Hear from Me, an Expert in Eating Disorder Awareness: I will be sharing my professional knowledge and insights on eating disorders, addressing common misconceptions, and guiding you through effective ways to support those who are struggling.

💬 Get Inspired by Personal Stories: I will share my story, letting you inside the mind of someone with a lived experience of a severe and enduring eating disorder, which almost took my life. But I stand here today with a story of resilience that I hope will inspire and offer tangible steps for healing.

💙 Learn How You Can Support Recovery: Whether you are directly impacted or want to be a support to someone you love, I will provide practical tips on how to create a compassionate, healing environment for recovery.

This event is for everyone—whether you’re personally affected by eating disorders or you’re a loved one wanting to learn more. We all have a role to play in raising awareness and offering support. Together, we can break the silence, provide the education needed, and help those on the path to recovery.

Event Highlights:

  • Expert guidance from me, focusing on eating disorder awareness and support
  • Inspiring recovery stories
  • A safe space for discussion, education, and healing

This event is a chance to come together, learn, and make a difference. I hope to see you there!

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