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EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 13 MIN

Changing Australia: Claire Middleton and the fight against eating disorders

from Radio National Breakfast · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

After living with bulimia as a young person, then watching her daughters struggle to get help for anorexia, Claire Middleton knew something had to change. In 2002 she set up the Butterfly Foundation - which has become a leading national charity for the million-odd Australians affected by eating disorders and body image issues. If this conversation brings up any concerns for you, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or the Butterfly Foundation on 1800 334 673.Guest: Claire Middleton, founder of the Butterfly Foundation, eating disorder recovery coach, founding director of Australians for Mental Health and ovarian cancer survivor. 

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