We're open 8am – midnight AEST, seven days a week.
The Butterfly National Helpline 1800 ED HOPE, is a free and confidential service for anyone in Australia, providing information, counselling and treatment referral for eating disorders, disordered eating, body image and related issues.
Our counsellors are professionally trained and experienced in supporting those affected by an eating disorder – the individual who is struggling with their journey, their carers and families, and their friends. We provide information, support and guidance on treatment options as well as referral pathways. We also provide information to health and other professionals.
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To access the Butterfly National Helpline, please call 1800 33 4673. We also offer access our online counselling from our website or email support@thebutterflyfoundation.org.au. We are available 8am to 12am AEST, 7 days a week.
If you require urgent help or assistance outside of that time, please call Lifeline on 13 11 44. In an emergency, please ring 000.
It can be extremely difficult raising the subject of eating disorders with a friend or loved one. To be supportive one needs to learn what to say and what not to say.
We can help you with knowing when to talk to your friend and what to say. ›
Communicating your concern with your child about eating and dieting behaviour can be extremely difficult. Butterfly offers a range of services that can provide you with skills and information related to communicating with your child.
We can help you with recognising issues and what to do. ›
Teachers and those working with young people are often the first to become aware of dis-ordered eating behaviours. Butterfly Education provides early intervention and prevention skills for professionals working with young people.
We have a range of advice & resources ›
