Melissa Wilton

Head of Comms and Engagement @BFoundation

[Melissa Wilton @melbeedee]

@SquireSarah @Bfoundation @ANZAED1 Ha yes Sarah I can attest to that! Bad angle 😊

[Butterfly Foundation @Bfoundation]

#SocialMedia is not the only factor in the development of body dissatisfaction, and a whole system approach is needed which recognises and responds to all of the risk and protective factors that influence #bodyimage.
Full submission ⬇️
https://t.co/oSSqtMHl9m

[Melissa Wilton @melbeedee]

@projectrockit @Bfoundation @savechildrenaus @ReachOut_AUS Ditto Lucy!

[Butterfly Foundation @Bfoundation]

Last week, our Head of Comms & Engagement Melissa Wilton joined child safety experts in Singapore for Meta's APAC Youth Safety Summit.🦋 Great to connect with & learn from safety specialists across APAC, including our Aussie friends @projectrockit @savechildrenaus & @ReachOut_AUS

[Butterfly Foundation @Bfoundation]

It’s dismaying to read commentary suggesting #bodyimage isn’t a worthy cause deserving of national attention.
So, to counteract the misinformation circling on socials, we’ve put together this explainer on all things body image & why it’s time we all stood up & paid attention.

[Butterfly Foundation @Bfoundation]

When Sam experienced #BingeEatingDisorder, stigma and shame prevented him from seeking help - and it was largely because of the way society still discriminates against different body types.

[Melissa Wilton @melbeedee]

@LJCharleston Sorry to hear this LJ. I changed my daughter’s school and she was much happier. Also counselling - both to help her through and to help her to avoid it happening again. Not victim blaming, but bullies go for certain targets and there may be things she can do to protect herself.

[Melissa Wilton @melbeedee]

@LJCharleston Gorgeous! Happy new year LJ and@lovely family ❤️

[Melissa Wilton @melbeedee]

@gemmasharp11 @CourtneyPMcLean @MonashTanya @ToniPikoos @nileshni_f @RotsteinSarah @MonashCCS @Monash_FMNHS @MonashUni @Bfoundation @pattr @spedavoli @dr_at_work @davidbsarwer @ChristineHamori @ASJrnl @al_cowen_ @brien_terence Happy holidays lovely team!

[Butterfly Foundation @Bfoundation]

Across the #pandemic, we’ve remained connected at work, school & in our social lives by utilising video tech like FaceTime & Zoom. But seeing our reflection in the corner of the screen, sometimes for hours on end, has increased #BodyDissatisfaction & lowered self-esteem for many.

[Butterfly Foundation @Bfoundation]

As severely misunderstood mental illnesses, #eatingdisorders need the power of the people. And right now, Butterfly needs you more than ever. Join us tomorrow as we
launch a new initiative that will save lives.
#ItsTimeToDonate #FightForWandiNerida 🦋

[Professor Gemma Sharp @gemmasharp11]

Calling all parents/carers living in Australia! Please help with our 10 min survey on parental consent for research on sensitive topics and you could win a $25 Coles/Myer voucher! Your children can be any age! Here's the survey: https://t.co/mSfTJhudUR Please complete & retweet!

[Butterfly Foundation @Bfoundation]

Tune in to the latest episode of our Butterfly: Let’s talk podcast - Gender, Sexuality & Eating Disorders, to hear stories of recovery from Katie, Kai, and Mitch, and insights from @Scott1Griffiths and Tarn Lee from the @lgbtihealth 👇🏼
https://t.co/yw3B32bhxW 🦋

[Butterfly Foundation @Bfoundation]

Today we launch our #TalkingHelps campaign that encourages the 1M Australians living with an #eatingdisorder to get support, especially those who may be discriminated against due to their gender, sexual orientation or cultural background. Find out more: https://t.co/40nrOtyQkf 🦋

[Melissa Wilton @melbeedee]

So if, conservatively, there are 1/2 million Australian artists, they each get $500 less admin fee?? #qanda

[Alex Cowen @al_cowen_]

Very excited to see the launch of this podcast! A great first episode discussing regional and remote access to #EatingDisorder care. Special shout out to @BLittlewood9 who shared her story and some excellent insights from experience.

[Melissa Wilton @melbeedee]

@QandA why aren’t we regularly taking temperatures as in Singapore?

[Melissa Wilton @melbeedee]

@QandA is there a way we could make our own effective masks at home?