Australia & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders

Upcoming Masterclass!

What do we really know about the genetics of eating disorders, and how should we talk about it with patients?

Join Dr Helena Davies and A/Prof Jenny Jordan to explore the latest research, challenge common misconceptions, and learn how to communicate genetic insights with compassion and clarity.

Thursday, 25 June
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
🕒 1.5 hours | Online

🔗 Register now: https://tinyurl.com/MasterclassEDGenetics

Upcoming Metaskills Workshop Series

Join leading experts as they explore practical skills and strategies to enhance your work in eating disorder treatment.

📅 19 June
Delivering Relevant Psychoeducation in Eating Disorder Treatments
with Anthea Fursland & Sue Byrne
🔗 Register: https://tinyurl.com/MetaskillsSession72026

📅 3 July
Oh dear! Oh dear! My client is not making progress in therapy!
with Tracey Wade
🔗 Register: https://tinyurl.com/Metaskills2026TraceyWade

The New Everyday Impact Award is open to professionals, teams, services and members of the Lived Experience Workforce at all career stages.

Recipients will receive a commemorative trophy and be recognised at the 2026 ANZAED Annual Conference in Sydney.

Nominate now someone whose everyday actions are creating positive change in the lives of others.

👉Submit your nomination: [email protected]
⏰Nominations close Friday 26 June 2026.

🔗For eligibility criteria and nomination requirements, visit here: https://tinyurl.com/EveryDayImpactAwardGuidelines

Early Bird Registrations !

Join us in Sydney for the ANZAED 2026 Conference and connect with clinicians, researchers, lived experience advocates and sector leaders shaping the future of eating disorder care.

✨ Early Bird rates end 12 July
✨ Member discounts available

🔗 Register: https://tinyurl.com/ANZAEDConference2026

EOFY Offer: Join ANZAED today and receive an extra month of membership. Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinicians receive 20% OFF membership.

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/JoinANZAED

Media Release!

The EDA is raising urgent concerns about the rise of harmful appearance-focused online trends such as looksmaxxing, muscle dysmorphia, and the growing promotion of unregulated performance-enhancing substances.

These trends can contribute to body dissatisfaction, disordered eating, compulsive exercise, and significant mental and physical health risks.

Read the full statement: https://tinyurl.com/EDAMediaRelaseJune2026

ANZAED was proud to be represented at the International Conference on Eating Disorders (ICED) 2026 in The Hague, Netherlands by ANZAED members Pheobe Ho. and Sophie Berry. Thank you to everyone who visited the ANZAED booth and connected with us throughout the conference. It was wonderful to share ideas, build international collaborations, and showcase the work of the Australian and New Zealand eating disorders community.

Academy for Eating Disorders