Australia & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders

Australia & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders The Australia & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED) is the peak body for eating disorder professionals.

The Australia & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED) is the peak body for eating disorder professionals committed to leadership and collaboration in research, prevention, treatment and advocacy. Our goals include integrating expertise, facilitating communication, generating and disseminating evidence-based knowledge and practice, recognising excellence, promoting understanding, and ad

vocating on behalf of those living with, and those working in, the eating disorders field. ANZAED has members from all professional disciplines in New Zealand and all states and territories of Australia. ANZAED works to address the large number of complex issues in Eating Disorders at social, community and individual levels. ANZAED holds an invited position on the steering committee of the National Eating Disorders Coalition in Australia and works with partner international organisations, notably our 'sister' organisation the international Academy of Eating Disorders (AED).

This Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Week ( ),  we’re asking who really benefits from diet and wellness culture...
06/09/2026

This Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Week ( ), we’re asking who really benefits from diet and wellness culture, and backing people to find support that puts them, not a trend, first.

Finding a health professional who truly understands eating disorders can make all the difference to recovery and care.

Find safe and effective, evidence-based care from Credentialed Eating Disorder
Clinicians.

Search for help today: connected.anzaed.org.au

πŸ† 2026 Journal of Eating Disorders Award for the Best Poster by a Young Investigator: Katie PorteousCongratulations to K...
01/09/2026

πŸ† 2026 Journal of Eating Disorders Award for the Best Poster by a Young Investigator: Katie Porteous

Congratulations to Katie Porteous, winner of the 2026 Journal of Eating Disorders Award for the Best Poster by a Young Investigator! 🌟

This award is presented to acknowledge and encourage the research work of new investigators in the field of eating disorders, adjudicated on scientific merit, relevance to the field, and presentation.

Congratulations, Katie! πŸ‘

πŸ† 2026 Dietitian Australia Research Award:Eve HouseCongratulations to Eve House, recipient of the 2026 Dietitian Austral...
01/09/2026

πŸ† 2026 Dietitian Australia Research Award:Eve House

Congratulations to Eve House, recipient of the 2026 Dietitian Australia Research Award! 🌟

This award recognises outstanding research contributing to the eating disorder field from within the dietetics profession.

Congratulations, Eve! πŸ‘

πŸ†Congratulations to Scott Griffiths, winner of the 2026 InsideOut Institute Award for Best Research Presentation! 🌟This ...
01/09/2026

πŸ†Congratulations to Scott Griffiths, winner of the 2026 InsideOut Institute Award for Best Research Presentation! 🌟

This award is presented to the author of the research paper adjudicated best Oral Research Paper at this year's conference, judged on research merit, importance to the eating disorder field, and quality of presentation.

Congratulations, Scott! πŸ‘



πŸ† 2026 Rural & Regional Scholarship: Emma Flemming & Chloe HallCongratulations to Emma Flemming and Chloe Hall, recipien...
01/09/2026

πŸ† 2026 Rural & Regional Scholarship: Emma Flemming & Chloe Hall

Congratulations to Emma Flemming and Chloe Hall, recipients of this year's Rural & Regional Scholarship! 🌟

Emma is an Accredited Practising Dietitian working in private practice across regional Victoria, supporting people across the lifespan with eating disorders and disordered eating. Her interests sit at the intersection of nutrition, neurodiversity and mental health, with a focus on weight-inclusive, trauma-informed care.

Chloe is the Clinical Lead for the Tasmanian Eating Disorder Service in Hobart (nipaluna). A Clinical Psychologist and Board-Approved Supervisor with 15 years' experience, she's passionate about bringing quality clinical care to her local community, with a particular interest in perinatal concerns, trauma and the emergence of eating disorders.

Congratulations to you both. πŸ‘

2026 Paul Foulkes Clinician Scholarship: Marnie MajorCongratulations to Marnie Major! 🌟 Working across mental health and...
01/09/2026

2026 Paul Foulkes Clinician Scholarship: Marnie Major

Congratulations to Marnie Major! 🌟 Working across mental health and nutrition as an APD and eating disorder clinician, Marnie has built a collaborative approach to care in regional practice, and as an ANZAED regional co-chair, she's championing better access to care in rural and regional communities.

Congratulations, Marnie! πŸ‘




πŸ† 2026 Australian & New Zealand Indigenous Scholarship: Lauren Pearson & Gloria FraserCongratulations to Lauren Pearson ...
01/09/2026

πŸ† 2026 Australian & New Zealand Indigenous Scholarship: Lauren Pearson & Gloria Fraser

Congratulations to Lauren Pearson and Gloria Fraser, recipients of this year's Indigenous Scholarship! 🌟 This scholarship supports the development of the Indigenous eating disorders workforce and better outcomes for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori communities.

Lauren, a proud Dharawal and Yuin woman, is an APD and Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician undertaking a PhD at UQ, exploring how we measure and communicate nutritional change in treatment. Gloria, a clinical psychologist, is a leader among emerging Māori eating disorder researchers, embedding cultural responsiveness into academic curricula and national workforce training.

One of the most moving moments of the ceremony was seeing Gloria's Māori colleagues stand beside her in support as she received this honour, a beautiful reminder of the community and connection at the heart of this work. πŸ’™



πŸ† 2026 Everyday Impact Award (Individual): Melissa HartCongratulations to Melissa Hart, winner of the inaugural Everyday...
31/08/2026

πŸ† 2026 Everyday Impact Award (Individual): Melissa Hart

Congratulations to Melissa Hart, winner of the inaugural Everyday Impact Award! 🌟

Recognising the compassion and dedication that make a genuine difference in the eating disorder field, every single day. πŸ‘

πŸ† 2026 Everyday Impact Award (Organisational): Flinders Medical CentreCongratulations to the Paediatric Eating Disorder ...
31/08/2026

πŸ† 2026 Everyday Impact Award (Organisational): Flinders Medical Centre

Congratulations to the Paediatric Eating Disorder Programme at Flinders Medical Centre, winners of our inaugural Everyday Impact Award! 🌟

Thank you for your compassion and dedication to recovery-oriented care, every day. πŸ‘



πŸ† 2026 Peter Beumont Early Career Investigator Award: Claire FinkelsteinCongratulations to Claire Finkelstein! 🌟 Awarded...
31/08/2026

πŸ† 2026 Peter Beumont Early Career Investigator Award: Claire Finkelstein

Congratulations to Claire Finkelstein! 🌟 Awarded for the best conference oral presentation by an early-career investigator, this honour carries the legacy of the late Professor Peter Beumont.

Here's to the future of eating disorder research. πŸ‘

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