Good welcome on new strategy to tackle eating disorders in Victoria

Advocacy groups have welcomed the Victorian government's announced new strategy on eating disorders.

The Victorian government has allocated $31 million to implement new strategy on eating disorders. Credit: AAP

Eating disorder prevalence has increased since the pandemic, with social media also a factor in its rise among young people, according to research.

Eating Disorders Victoria CEO Belinda Caldwell said the new strategy paves the way for more accessible, person-centred care.

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