Butterfly Foundation

Butterfly Foundation

The national charity for all Australians impacted by eating disorders and body image issues

Butterfly is the national charity for all Australians impacted by eating disorders and body image issues, and for the families, friends and communities who support them. Butterfly changes lives by providing innovative, evidence-based support services, treatment and resources, prevention and early intervention programs, and by advocating for the needs of our community. To find out more, contact education@butterfly.org.au or visit www.butterfly.org.au 

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Supporting students as social media changes – in a BodyKind way
Supporting students as social media changes – in a BodyKind way
Dec 01,2025

As the implementation of social media legislation for under-16s draws closer, many young people are feeling confused, anxious and unsettled. Here, Danni Rowlands from the Butterfly Foundation discusses what to expect from the incoming changes, the concerns already voiced by young people, how it all connects to body image, and why educators are uniquely positioned to support students through the changes.
student welfare, teacher welfare, evidence-based practice, digital technology, social media, expertise, StoryBoard
From staffroom to classroom: Building a Body Bright school environment
From staffroom to classroom: Building a Body Bright school environment
July 28,2025

Childhood is a foundational period for the development of body image. The Butterfly Body Bright program provides a framework to help primary schools take significant steps toward achieving both staff and student self-compassion and body appreciation. 
student welfare, teacher welfare, evidence-based practice, expertise, StoryBoard