Mia Findlay

Fight to open Wandi Nerida

Fundraising for Butterfly Foundation
A$2,784
raised of A$3,000 target
WMDN fundraise for Wandi Nerida, 28 February 2021
As a severely misunderstood mental illness, eating disorders need the power of the people. And right now, Butterfly needs you to join our fight to open the doors of Wandi Nerida, Australia's first residential facility for eating disorders.

Story

There’s a reason I stuck around to advocate after I recovered. Because I believed that I could pay forward what I’d been lucky enough to receive - help. I’ve received so much support from this community and foundations like @thebutterflyfoundation I wanted to give what I could to other people in this fight. I know we are a community of people who show up for each other. We need to show up for each other now.

Wandi Nerida, Australia’s first residential facility, cannot open its doors. It’s ready to go, ready to save lives, but due to a shortfall in funding that may not happen. We desperately need this facility in this country. And if we show what is possible here, we can show governments in other parts of the world what is possible for them too.

Over a million Aussies are suffering. 5 people are losing their lives to eating disorders every day. Once upon a time, I was almost one of them. Without help, I would have been.

So I’ll be giving $1000 of my own money during February and signing the petition so I can pay that support forward.

If any of my videos or words have ever helped you, I would be so grateful if you could donate to this fight. We can make real and tangible change in a space where that can feel impossible at times.

This is not impossible.

We can do this.

Please join us.

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About the campaign

As a severely misunderstood mental illness, eating disorders need the power of the people. And right now, Butterfly needs you to join our fight to open the doors of Wandi Nerida, Australia's first residential facility for eating disorders.

About the charity

Butterfly Foundation

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RCN ABN: 42 102 193 582
Butterfly Foundation is a national organisation offering support for all people affected by an eating disorder and body image concerns. Along with our support services, such as the National ED HOPE Helpline, an Intensive Outpatient Program, an adolescent day program and regular support groups, we also run education programs across the country for young people, parents and professionals on building positive body image and self-esteem. As well as being a leading national voice in supporting those impacted by eating disorders, Butterfly highlights the realities of seeking treatment for recovery, and advocates for improved services from both government and independent sources. Butterfly is dedicated to changing the culture, policy and practice in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders and to raising awareness of eating disorders as a serious social, medical and mental health issue. You can help invest in a positive future for so many. Please support Butterfly's services TODAY. YOU are part of the solution! Thank You.

Donation summary

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A$2,784.00
Online donations
A$2,784.00
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