Research transforms lives
We are a collaboration of like-minded researchers, clinicians and people with a lived experience working together to change the way eating disorders research is conducted in Australia
JUST LAUNCHED
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Consideration Guidelines & Self Check Tool
NOW OPEN!
Signature Studies
The Signature Studies are a collection of 3 studies addressing three priority areas in eating disorders:
- Risk and Protective Factors
- Very Early Intervention
- Individualised Medicine
These studies will help build a clearer understanding of individual experiences of eating disorders.
The Research Hub
- Connect with peers and experts, leading to collaborative projects and knowledge sharing.
- Access to co-design strategies and research tools helps enhance the quality and impact of their studies.
- Clear pathways for professional growth and easy access to the latest research findings in the field are available.
Latest News & Events
13 January 2026
Exploring new treatment pathways for eating disorders
We caught up with Claire Finkelstein from Swinburne University of Technology to find out how her project “Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for body image disturbance - an embodied solution to an embodied problem” will investigate the potential of psilocybin-assisted therapy as a novel treatment for women with a history of anorexia nervosa who experience persistent body image disturbance.
08 January 2026
"I want to see how best the community can help manage and address eating disorders, especially in prevention and care across the entire spectrum of illnesses”
In the final Ep Associate Professor Hunna Watson discusses the most burning research questions and her vision for the eating disorders landscape in Australia.
26 November 2025
Recording of First Nations Eating Disorders Research Launch Now Available
Watch the recording of the launch of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Researcher Self Check Tool and the announcement of a $2.8 million national First Nations-led research initiative.
Reducing the burden on Australians living with an eating disorder and their loved ones
It’s time we do things differently, together.
At the Australian Eating Disorder Research and Translation Centre we:
Ask big questions
(even if they’re scary)
Explore ideas collaboratively
(with lived experience, researchers and clinicians across all industries)
Generate ground-breaking research
(and go the extra mile to embed this into practice)
Acknowledging Country
We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the traditional custodians of the lands,whose culture is the oldest living culture in human history. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples continuing connection to, and their care of the lands, water, sea, and sky since time immemorial, and pay our respect to Elders past, present, and future leaders.
We acknowledge that Sovereignty was never ceded.
This always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land.
Recognising Lived Experience
We recognise the individual and collective experience of those with lived and/or living experiences of eating disorders, mental ill-health and recovery, including their families, supporters and carers.
We acknowledge their courageous contribution by sharing their unique and diverse expertise in the hope of improving better outcomes for all.
We value and are committed to their partnership, placing lived experience expertise at the heart of research as we develop and shape our work.
Inspired people working together
