Talk to someone now. Call our National Helpline 7 days a week, 8am-midnight (AEST/AEDT) on 1800 33 4673. You can also chat online or email
Talk to someone now. Call our National Helpline 7 days a week, 8am-midnight (AEST/AEDT) on 1800 33 4673. You can also chat online or email
BodyKind Families
Helping Australian families to be BodyKind
A positive body image helps young people to feel good about themselves and supports mental health and wellbeing, but the world we live in today can sometimes make that hard.
While it might not always feel like it, particularly during adolescence parents can have a really positive influence on the way a child thinks, feels and behaves when it comes to their body and appearance.
BodyKind Families provides information and resources to help parents connect with their teen and support positive body image and eating and exercise behaviours and create a home which is kind to all bodies.
Our seminars and resources provide practical help with:
- Building resilience to social media pressures
- Talking about bodies, weight and appearance
- Encouraging healthy relationships with eating and physical activity
- Responding to appearance-bullying and negative self-talk.
- What to do if your teen is struggling.
Raising BodyKind Teens
A 1.5-hour seminar for parents/carers on practical strategies for supporting positive body image in teens.
BodyKind August
Free body image resources and activities for families of teenagers available all year round!
Concerned about a child?
Body image issues and eating disorders can occur in any family, anywhere, and the reasons why are very complex. If you are concerned that your child may be developing or experiencing serious body image and eating issues, it is important to trust your instincts, learn more and if you suspect an eating disorder is developing, to seek help as soon as possible.
Contact Butterfly’s free and confidential National Helpline for support and referral information. Guidance is also available as part of the family resources for Butterfly Body Bright and BodyKind August.
Let’s talk
Find out more about our prevention programs and how we can tailor them to fit the needs of your school
Email us: education@butterfly.org.au
Call us: 02 8456 3928
BodyKind Families is proudly supported by nib foundation.
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