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
Our programs
We’re here to help young people, professionals and parents with specialist programs, workshops, presentations and resources. These address factors that influence negative body image, disordered eating and the development of eating disorders.
Our goal is to raise awareness, empower individuals and communities, reduce stigma and most importantly encourage people to seek support.
More than half of 12- to 18-year-olds in Australia report body dissatisfaction.
Evidence informed programs
Research shows body dissatisfaction starts in early childhood. School and community-based prevention programs have never been more important.
Prevention programs which focus on risk factors, such as poor body image, internalisation of appearance ideals, bullying and appearance talk and strengthen protective factors including positive self-esteem, coping skills and a balanced approach to nutrition and physical activity, can reduce the impact of body dissatisfaction.
Importantly, our programs are evidence based and are designed to provide practical strategies, skills and resources to support positive body image and healthy behaviours in young Australians.
Reputable leaders in the field of body image
We’ve been working with schools, local councils, sporting bodies and community organisations since 2006. Our programs have now reached over 2.3 million young people and over 18,000 parents and professionals.
As trusted experts in the field of body image and eating disorders, our specialised prevention workshops, presentations and resources for children and young people, professionals and parents focus on:
- Creating awareness
- Building resilience
- Modifiable risk and protective factors
- Reducing stigma
- Developing self and body confidence
- Encouraging help-seeking
Programs available for:
Primary Schools
Tailored programs, presentations and resources to support primary school communities.
Secondary Schools
Tailored programs, presentations and resources to support secondary school communities.
BodyKind
BodyKind is Butterfly’s initiative to support body image and create safe and positive environments which encourage everyone, but particularly young people, to be kind to their own body and to others. BodyKind includes awareness activities, education and resources to support secondary schools, families and sports.
Body Bright for Primary Schools
Butterfly Body Bright is a whole of primary school body image program for all Australian primary schools. Body Bright includes information, resources and online training to create a healthy environment in respect to body image, healthy eating and physical activity patterns, and acceptance of diversity in appearance.
Let’s talk
Find out more about our prevention programs and how we can tailor them to fit the needs of your school, community organisation or group. Email us on education@butterfly.org.au or call 02 8456 3908
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Butterfly acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which we work as the first people of this country.
We commit to embracing diversity and eliminating discrimination in health care. We welcome all help-seekers and strive to create a safe place for all people, irrespective of their size, shape, age, abilities, gender, sexuality, cultural background, language, economic status, profession or location.
