We’re putting prevention above treatment.
Because healthcare should be proactive, not reactive.
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” - Benjamin Franklin
Eudaimonia is a pioneering global youth movement committed to transforming mental health and eating disorder treatment from reactive to proactive. Our mission is to drive this change through educational and policy reforms. What began as a heartfelt vision by Rhea Werner in 2020 has now blossomed into a movement that has positively impacted 1 million children and generated $55 million with the help of dedicated partners.
Eudaimonia (pronounced U-dye-monia) captures the essence of living well and reaching one's fullest potential”
Our founder (Rhea Werner) being interviewed on the ABC Breakfast News for being named the 2023 Most Influential Asian Australian Under 25.
Launching the world’s first National Eating Disorder Strategy in Australia in August of 2023 alongside the Embrace Hub, Harvard STRIPED, National Eating Disorder Collaboration (NEDC), Eating Disorders Family Australia and supported by the Federal Australian Government.
Education Reform
We fundamentally believe that prevention starts at the education level. That’s why we aim to collaborate with education entities, lawmakers and curriculum agencies to create change in this area. In this sector, we have been able to achieve Australian Curriculum change (removal of the BMI and “good / bad food” references in the education curriculum. Additionally, our founder Rhea led the youth development of the world’s first body image teacher masterclasses with the Embrace Hub.
Rhea presenting alongside Dr. Bryn Austin (Professor at the Harvard T.H. Chan of Public Health and Director / Founder of Harvard STRIPED) and Dr. Laura Hart (Senior Research Fellow at Melbourne University) at the 2023 Australia and New Zealand Eating Disorder Conference (ANZAED).
Policy Change
Stemming from the COVID Pandemic where treatment centres in Australia had 4 months waiting list, we have been advocating for a greater policy shift towards proactive policies, as well as a greater inclusion of culturally diverse health services. To date, we have achieved and lobbied for $55 million in policy, including Australia’s National Eating Disorder Strategy (the first of its kind in the world), alongside the Australian Minister for Healthcare and Aged Care (Hon. Mark Butler).
Panel at the world’s first body image summit held in Melbourne Australia (in collaboration with the Embrace Hub) and VicHealth.
What We Do
Advocacy & Resource Translation
People of CALD background (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) background often get left out of the conversation; we aim to lift these voices up by catalysing structural change. Whether it be through holding keynote youth speeches (see left) at the Annual Mental Health Foundation Australia Summit, or successfully for the implementation of culturally-aware mental health services at the Royal Children’s Hospital (impacting 95,000), we believe that CALD voices need to be represented in healthcare.
Want to Get Involved?
1. Found a Chapter
Our chapter systems aims to provide mentorship, a platform and funding to other youth advocates who want to create grassroots change in their community. Individual chapters work towards their own projects and change in their communities!
2. Volunteer
Volunteer and get involved in creating our education resources, collaborating with other pioneering institutions and organisations, as well as facilitate policy change.
3. Collaborate
Are you a representative of another organisation that is working in the field or adjacent advocacy? We would love to hear more about your work! See our list below of our collaborators and supporters.
