Inside Eating Disorders: Art Exhibition and Community Education

Did you know that 1.1 million Australians live with eating disorders, yet only 1 in 3 access needed support?

Someone in your circle may be struggling right now, and you might not even know it.

Eating disorders don't discriminate by age, gender, or appearance. They're often invisible, carefully hidden behind "normal" eating, exercise routines, binge eating in secret, or body image comments that seem harmless on the surface.

That's why this evening matters.

What You'll Experience:

Art Exhibition - View original artwork that reveals the internal experience of an eating disorder

Educational Talk - Learn to recognise early warning signs and understand the complex psychological landscape

Practical Guidance - Discover what to say (and what NOT to say) when you're concerned about someone

Resource Information - Know when and how to encourage professional help, plus local support options

This evening is perfect for:

• Health professionals
• Parents and family members
• Teachers and coaches
• Friends and partners
• Personal trainers and gym staff
• Anyone who wants to contibute to a society where all bodies are accepted and valued.

What makes this different: Danni brings both professional expertise and lived experience, offering authentic insights you won't find in textbooks. Through art and education, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the internal world that drives eating disorder behaviors.

Event Details:

Wednesday, October 22nd 7:00-9:00pm Greater Beveridge Community Centre $59 per person

About Your Facilitator: Danni McDougall is a qualified Social Worker and Art Therapist with specialised eating disorder training, combining 20+ years clinical practice with personal experience. She's the Lead Author of "Eating Disorders and Other Shadowy Companions" therapeutic cards.

Early recognition and supportive responses can truly change someone's recovery journey and save their life.

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