About this course

This short-course has been designed for individuals who may be experiencing an eating disorder, their carers and support people, and professionals as an introduction to the topic of self-advocacy and how it can be a powerful tool through the experience of an eating disorder.

  • Short-form learning: five course lessons to be taken at your own pace

  • Multiple ways to learn, including written and visual content

  • Lived experience reflections from people who have recovered

  • No cost learning! This course is free to access for all

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Self-Advocacy and Eating Disorders

    • Acknowledgement of Country

    • Welcome to the Course

    • Your Team

    • Defining Self-Advocacy

    • Self-Advocacy and Eating Disorders

    • Strategies for Self-Advocacy

    • A note for professionals

    • Support Options and Resources for Ongoing Learning

    • Your feedback

How does team EDV approach self-advocacy?