Online Support Groups

Organisation / Service

Eating Disorders Victoria

EDV offers various Online Support Groups tailored to different community needs. These groups provide individuals with the chance to tap into the support, shared experiences, and expertise of others navigating similar challenges in their eating disorder recovery journey.

Each group focuses on a specific theme, which rotates monthly and is accessible on the booking page. With the guidance of the theme and facilitators, participants engage in discussions, reflecting on current obstacles, and sharing coping strategies.

REACH – for restrictive and compensatory behaviours

• This group is for individuals dealing with restriction in their eating disorder, welcoming all stages of the recovery journey. Whether you're currently restricting intake, battling thoughts of restriction, or using compensatory behaviours alongside restriction, you're welcome here.

BEYOND – for binge eating and compensatory behaviours 

• This group is for individuals grappling with binge eating in their eating disorder journey, welcoming all stages of recovery. Whether you're struggling with binge eating, thoughts of binge eating, or using compensatory behaviours alongside binge eating, you're welcome here

COSMO – for those experiencing an eating disorder and other health conditions

• This group is open to individuals with any eating disorder, along with struggles with other health conditions like alcohol or drug use, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, or autism (not limited to these). It's a safe, non-judgmental space where participants can seek support for these challenges and share their complex lived experiences.

BLOOM – for those in the LGBTIQA+ community experiencing an eating disorder 

• This group is solely for the LGBTQIA+ community dealing with eating disorders. It provides a safe space to address the complex challenges of eating disorders, body image, gender identity, and sexuality, and how they currently affect participants

VIVA – eating disorders and larger bodies

• This group welcomes individuals with any eating disorder who identify as being in a larger body. It's a supportive space to discuss topics like stigma, body diversity, and advocacy

SE-ED – for those with Severe and Enduring (10+ years) eating disorders

• ·   This group is for individuals with long-term eating disorders (10+ years) where treatment attempts have been unsuccessful. It offers a supportive environment to discuss shared struggles, reflect on challenges, and explore coping tools

National Strategy Standards & Actions

Psychosocial and Recovery Support

Standard 1: People experiencing eating disorders and their families/supports have access to psychosocial and recovery support services and programs, according to their needs. 

Priority Action 1.4 Psychosocial and recovery service providers to ensure that programs and services are available for people experiencing eating disorders and their families/supports.