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Key Thinkers Forum: Eating Disorders, Wellbeing and a need for Research

This Forum discussed current and emerging food and eating disorder issues within community and the research and translation gaps and priorities that exist currently. It will help guide the development of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research & Translation Strategy as a key activity of the Australian Eating Disorder Research and Translation Centre.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Co-Production

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eating Disorders Co-Production will contribute Indigenous leadership and innovation to governance and all activities of the Centre and establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eating Disorder Research Strategy, in co-design with community.   
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Have your say on how we turn the The Australian Eating Disorders Research & Translation Strategy 2021-2031 into reality!

We are charged with implementing The Australian Eating Disorders Research & Translation Strategy 2021-2031 which was developed over two years of consultation. It is our intention that the Strategy is a document that is used and is useful, that we respond to the gaps it identifies, bring to life the actions articulated through our consultations, and that it is a live document in so much as we use it as a springboard for the generation of new ideas, activities and strategic priorities as required.
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We're all about the 'co'

Research is an iterative and dynamic process best informed and co-produced at all stages between researchers, clinicians and people with lived experience, families and supports. We are genuinely invested in Collaborating, Codesigning, Coproducing and Communicating to achieve research innovations that change people’s lives.

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IgnitED

The IgnitED Fund provided nine $25,000 grants to Australian residents with great ideas to work in a co-design process, bring their ideas to life, and build new relationships and research skills in eating disorders.
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People with eating disorders come from diverse backgrounds & identities...so should our research teams and the research we conduct!

We're thrilled to be participating in Mardi Gras Fair Day 2023 in collaboration with colleagues from other national eating disorder organisations coming together for the first time under our campaign banner of 'everyBODY welcome'.
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Have your say on how we turn the The Australian Eating Disorders Research & Translation Strategy 2021-2031 into reality!

We are charged with implementing The Australian Eating Disorders Research & Translation Strategy 2021-2031 which was developed over two years of consultation. It is our intention that the Strategy is a document that is used and is useful, that we respond to the gaps it identifies, bring to life the actions articulated through our consultations, and that it is a live document in so much as we use it as a springboard for the generation of new ideas, activities and strategic priorities as required.
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Research transforms lives

We are a collaboration of like-minded researchers, clinicians and people with a lived experience working together to change the way eating disorders research is conducted in Australia

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Just Launched!

The Hub

  • Connect with peers and experts, leading to collaborative projects and knowledge sharing.
  • Access to co-design strategies and research tools helps enhance the quality and impact of their studies.
  • Clear pathways for professional growth and easy access to the latest research findings in the field are available.
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Latest News & Events

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03 June 2025Uncle Boe Rambaldini Reflects on National Reconciliation Week

We had the honour of hearing Bundjalung Elder, Associate Professor Uncle Boe Rambaldini reflect on this year’s theme National Reconciliation theme – Bridging Now to Next - at the recent AEDRTC Think Tank in Sydney.

AEDRTC Think Tank 2025

28 May 2025Eating Disorders Research Think Tank 2025, May 29 - 30

Coming Together to Advance Science and Understanding

SMHR 2024

05 November 2024A powerful panel discussion from First Nations leaders in health is not to be missed at the annual Society for Mental Health Research Conference tomorrow.

An inspiring panel of First Nations health, research, service delivery and psychology leaders will share with delegates at the Society for Mental Health Research Conference 2024 this week the critical need to change the way mental health research is conducted in Australia if we are to improve mental health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Image of Indigenous Elder Uncle Boe with a yellow co-design banner

03 June 2025Uncle Boe Rambaldini Reflects on National Reconciliation Week

We had the honour of hearing Bundjalung Elder, Associate Professor Uncle Boe Rambaldini reflect on this year’s theme National Reconciliation theme – Bridging Now to Next - at the recent AEDRTC Think Tank in Sydney.

AEDRTC Think Tank 2025

28 May 2025Eating Disorders Research Think Tank 2025, May 29 - 30

Coming Together to Advance Science and Understanding

Reducing the burden on Australians living with an eating disorder and their loved ones

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It’s time we do things differently, together.

At the Australian Eating Disorder Research and Translation Centre we:

Ask big questions

(even if they’re scary)

Explore ideas collaboratively

(with lived experience, researchers and clinicians across all industries)

Generate ground-breaking research

(and go the extra mile to embed this into practice)

By bringing the brightest minds together we’re unlocking innovation, advancing eating disorders research and translating this into real world settings – with the shared goal to save lives.

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Acknowledging Country

We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the traditional custodians of the lands,whose culture is the oldest living culture in human history. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples continuing connection to, and their care of the lands, water, sea, and sky since time immemorial, and pay our respect to Elders past, present, and future leaders.


We acknowledge that Sovereignty was never ceded.

This always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land.

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Recognising Lived Experience

We recognise the individual and collective experience of those with lived and/or living experiences of eating disorders, mental ill-health and recovery, including their families, supporters and carers.


We acknowledge their courageous contribution by sharing their unique and diverse expertise in the hope of improving better outcomes for all.


We value and are committed to their partnership, placing lived experience expertise at the heart of research as we develop and shape our work.

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Research can transform people's lives.

The Australian Eating Disorders Research and Translation Centre is supported by funding from the Australian Government under the National Leadership in Mental Health program.

Lead Agency, InsideOut Institute for Eating Disorders, is a joint venture between the Sydney Local Health District and the University of Sydney

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