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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The Student Publication Support Program (SPSP) is a structured publication support program that helps students move their thesis work or research projects toward publication. SPSP provides structured writing sessions, accountability, supervisor involvement, and follow-up support.
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The Signature Studies are a collection of 3 studies addressing three priority areas in eating disorders:
These studies will help build a clearer understanding of individual experiences of eating disorders.

20 May 2026
IgnitED grant recipient Kylie Matthews‑Rensch explores the transition from hospital to home in a newly published paper in the Journal of Eating Disorders, focusing on how to better support adults following inpatient care.

24 April 2026
Congratulations to Dr Bonnie Furzer, IgnitED 2022 grant recipient, on the publication of a new paper in the American Psychological Association’s journal Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity.

02 March 2026
The Let’s Co! paper, published in the British Journal of Clinical Psychology, provides a practical case study of how to meaningfully embed co-production within large, multisite eating disorder research trials.
(even if they’re scary)
(with lived experience, researchers and clinicians across all industries)
(and go the extra mile to embed this into practice)
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.
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.