Butterfly Foundation, The

To bring about change in the culture, policy and practice of prevention, treatment and support for eating disorders. Butterfly is committed to ensuring that any Australian with an eating disorder can access affordable, evidence based care irrespective of their postcode or economic status.

Prevention
Education and awareness
Butterfly works with young people in schools and community organisations to deliver our education programs. Utilising interactive sessions we address some of the known risk factors that can contribute to negative body image and the development of eating disorders.
The main programs offered are Free to BE and Dove Body Think
Butterfly’s education programs have to date reached over 550,000 young people and 6,000 professionals and parents around the country
Clinical
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Under an exclusive licence from the Monte Nido disorder treatment centres in the USA, Butterfly has implemented the Intensive Outpatient Program for eating disorders and is for individuals with a diagnosed eating disorder. It provides individual treatment plans, while also intimately involving families and carers as a way of helping people emerge from the devastation of an eating disorder. It is aimed at achieving motivation and action towards recovery.
The program operates for 3 days a week over an 18 week period. The key aims of the IOP are to empower each persons’ “healthy self” and to instill the belief that recovery is possible.

Counselling
National Helpline (ED HOPE)
Butterfly operates ED HOPE – the only national phone and online counselling support for people experiencing disordered eating, body image issues and eating disorders, as well as their families and carers. It also provides referrals and general information to health and other professionals.

This support line receives an average of 1,000 contacts per month (45% of whom are under 25).

Community
Recovery Support Services
Providing clients with access to a range of recovery supports in the Butterfly suite of programs which may include; group work programs, support groups, face to face counselling, network coordination and local advocacy. These are provided in conjunction and partnership with other treatments that individuals may be receiving.
Programs include ‘Emerging’ and ‘Unfolding’
Carer’s support – by using an evidence based approach, equip carers with the skills and knowledge so they can provide care at home.

David Stewart – National Manager, Fundraising
Sarah Spence – National Manager, Communications
Michelle Blanchard – National Manager, Programs and Practice
Kirsty Greenwood – National Manager, Organisational Development
Kirsten Campbell – National Manager, Finance and Operations

David Murray AO – Chair
Claire Middleton OAM – Founder
Anne Doherty
Anthony Gill
Catherine Happ
Professor Susan Paxton
Paul Salteri AM
Michael Same
Clinical Associate Professor John Richard Newton

You can help ensure that the Butterfly Foundation will be here for future generations with a gift in your will.

The Value of Legal Advice

When you make a will or update your existing one, it is advisable that you obtain independent legal advice to ensure you achieve all you desire for your family and others through your will.

Your bequest will help Butterfly continue to deliver its essential programs and services.

How to Make a Bequest to Butterfly

A clause in your will leaving a bequest to Butterfly can be written as follows:

“I give to Butterfly Foundation ABN 42 102 193 582 for its general purposes the sum of $, from all duties, deductions and charges. The receipt of an authorised officer for the time being of Butterfly Foundation shall constitute a full and sufficient discharge of my executor’s duties”

or

“I direct that % of my residuary estate to be given to Butterfly Foundation ABN 42 102 193 582 for its general purposes. The receipt of an authorised officer for the time being of Butterfly Foundation shall constitute a full and sufficient discharge of my executor’s duties”

We would like to thank you for and acknowledge your bequest and will keep you informed on the progress that Butterfly is making. All information received by Butterfly is treated in the strictest confidence and we will respect your wishes if you choose to remain anonymous.

To make a Bequest to Butterfly in your will please contact Butterfly’s National Manager Fundraising, david.stewart@thebutterflyfoundation.org.au

Donating to our Capital Fund will enable the long term sustainability of Butterfly so that we can provide assistance and support to future Australians suffering from eating disorders and negative body image.

Donating to our General Fundraising meets the immediate needs of our programs and services.

Volunteering with Butterfly is a vital way that you can assist in the work that we do. Butterfly offers volunteering opportunities for corporates, community groups and individuals. When any opportunities arise for volunteering, we will advertise them on this page and also post them on Facebook and Twitter. So don’t forget to become a friend!

While our volunteers vary in backgrounds and beliefs, they share the desire to make a difference. If you would like to register your interest to be a Volunteer when opportunities arise, please click here to fill out the Expression of Interest Form.