Wandi Nerida, 228 Old Gympie Road, Mooloolah Valley (2025)

25/11/2025

Violence against women and girls remains one of the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations in the world. Globally, almost one in three women have been subjected to physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence, non-partner sexual violence, or both, at least once in their life.

Safe. Everywhere. Always. is a call to action to come together and commit to meaningful change. We all have a role to play in making safer spaces for women everywhere and always.

There are many ways in which a woman can be controlled. This includes, but is not limited to sexual, social, emotional, cultural, spiritual and financial abuse, as well as a wide range of controlling, coercive and intimidating behaviour. 2025's International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is focusing on “UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls”. Digital violence includes:

- Image-based abuse/ non-consensual sharing of intimate images – often called revenge p**n or leaked nudes.
- Cyberbullying, trolling, and online threats.
- Online harassment and sexual harassment.
- AI-generated deepfakes such as sexually explicit images, deepfake p**nography, and digitally manipulated images, videos or audio.
- Hate speech and disinformation on social media platforms.
- Doxxing – publishing private information.
- Online stalking or surveillance/tracking to monitor someone’s activities.
- Online grooming and sexual exploitation.
- Catfishing and impersonation.
- Misogynistic networks – e.g.manosphere, incel forums.

If you need help or want to learn more, please visit the following websites -

https://unwomen.org.au/
https://whiteribbon.org.au/
https://1800respect.org.au

23/11/2025

This Saturday, our Charity Event: Skydiving Santas, Wishes for Wandi is taking flight! We can't wait to share this special event with our Santas, our supporters, beach visitors and dog families alike. We'll be holding a sausage sizzle for charity and a small market stall. If you're in the neighbourhood, please do stop by and grab a snag and cold drink, and maybe a treat for you pup too! 🪂

13/11/2025

Today, 13 November, marks the beginning of Transgender Awareness Week 2025.

Transgender Awareness Week is a week when transgender people and their allies take action to bring attention to the community by educating the public about who transgender people are, sharing stories and experiences, and advancing advocacy around issues of prejudice, discrimination, and violence that affect the transgender community.

The Inside Out Institute reports that research into eating disorders in transgender and gender non-conforming people is very limited, however the studies that have been completed do suggest a greater incidence of eating disorders in this group than in the general population. Findings suggest that transgender people are more likely than cisgender people to have been diagnosed with an eating disorder or to engage in disordered eating behaviours.

Whilst there is no single cause explaining why some people develop eating disorders, body dissatisfaction is one of the strongest predictors for their development. Transgender people commonly experience body dysphoria, and body presentation is both internally and externally brought to greater attention for transgender people which may result in increased levels of body dissatisfaction.

The Butterfly Foundation’s National Helpline counsellors receive regular LGBTQI+ training and provide free, confidential and non-judgmental counselling, referrals and information. Contact their hotline at 1800 33 4673, or head to their website https://butterfly.org.au/

For some amazing resources visit -

https://www.minus18.org.au/

https://www.lgbtiqhealth.org.au/

https://www.acon.org.au/

https://twenty10.org.au/

https://qlife.org.au/

https://www.transhub.org.au/

06/11/2025

Search engines say people skydive for "the thrill of freefall, personal challenge, community connection, and the unique perspective of the world." If you've skydived before, you might have been mesmerised by the sight of the curve of the earth, or laughed as your cheeks flapped in the wind, or thought you'd never felt more alive! We can't wait to hear what our Skydiving Santas will say about their jump on 29 November on the Sunshine Coast. Will you join them in this once in a lifetime chance to jump (and fly!) as a Skydiving Santa? Help us bring end-of-year hope to the 100 people who die each month from the impact of eating disorders. Fun and adventure awaits! Will you join them? Register now! https://skydiving-santas2.raiselysite.com/

03/11/2025

Have you ever heard the saying, "No hoof, no horse"?

To the great dismay of many horse lovers, these big, 'single-toed' horses can't survive on three legs. Unlike many other four-legged mammals (such as cats and dogs), if a horse sustains an injury that's severe enough, it will lead to death.

Luckily for Soda, he saw the vet as soon as possible to receive the emergency care he needed to save his hoof and, therefore, his life. He still has a long road ahead to full recovery, but we're still going.

Donate today to help us help Soda. We can't wait to see you back in the paddock soon, Soda!
https://help-fund-treatment-for-beloved-therapy-horse.raiselysite.com/

30/10/2025

Horses are tricky patients because they really don't like being confined in stalls and stables! They're clever, inquisitive animals and need mental stimulation as much as physical. While being in hospital, one of the things Soda has had to help him feel better about being away from his home at Wandi Nerida, and away from his friends, is the chance to play with some horse toys, like this bright, squishy yellow sensory toy! :) If you'd like to help and support Soda's medical bills for his recovery, please head to https://help-fund-treatment-for-beloved-therapy-horse.raiselysite.com/

29/10/2025

WILL YOU JUMP WITH JIM?

I wonder what being 'brave' means to you? In my home, I remind my son that when he's feeling scared, it means he's about to do something really brave!

Butterfly's CEO, Jim Hungerford, has also been thinking about being brave. He just registered to skydive for Wandi, here on the Sunshine Coast, even though he's honestly "quite scared". Why is he doing it? Jim's supporting Wandi Nerida's fundraising event, Skydiving Santas, Wishes for Wandi, helping to raise vital funds for people with eating disorders.

Jim says he's jumping because "everyday people struggling with an eating disorder, people struggling for their life and their future, are finding the courage to reach out to seek help. To make the decision that will help change their life... to make the call on behalf of their child, because they know that if they don’t, they may not have that child in the future. And if I’m not willing to face my fears, how can I expect this of them?"

Will you face your fears, too, and skydive for the 100 people who die every month from an eating disorder, and for the many more that are diagnosed? Register to take the plunge and jump with Jim!

If you're unable to jump, you can still support those who do! Visit the Skydiving Santas website and contribute your sponsorship donations to the ones who are parachuting for purpose.

Every dollar raised goes to helping someone recover, to someone who needs to believe there is still hope for them, and to someone whose life can still be saved.

Please join us for this very special event. Let's send our Wishes for Wandi out in the world and let them fly!
https://skydiving-santas2.raiselysite.com/

27/10/2025

Oh, no! Our beautiful therapy horse, Soda, has had an accident. While playing in the paddock, a sharp stick punctured the sole of his hoof and hit the bone inside. Ouch! :( But Wandi is a place of healing, and we're committed to Soda's healing, too. He needs hospitalisation, vet care, stabling, bandaging and a lot of equine management to get him fully back on his four big feet. Can you help contribute to Soda's recovery journey? Donate today to help get him back to doing what he does best -- providing healing therapy for all our participants here at Wandi. ❤️
https://help-fund-treatment-for-beloved-therapy-horse.raiselysite.com/

21/10/2025

Do you love clothes? Know your VRG from your BNWT? Have an eye for what sells, know how to describe condition, material, style? Thanks to the generosity of the Wandi staff, we've been enjoying the chance to dive into the booming trend of clothing resales - saving you money and wastage-pollution for the planet.

We still have lots of wonderful clothes looking for a home but we need a savvy, fashion-loving person to help. Do you have experience selling clothes online, on platforms such as ebay or Depop? Can you photograph, describe, price, sell and post the items on our behalf?

All money raised goes straight back into Wandi Nerida to help us continue to provide life-changing, and lifesaving, rehabilitation treatment for the 1 million Australians affected by an eating disorder right now.

If this sounds like something you're interested in doing, please send us a message. ❤ (Please note: Wandi Nerida is in Mooloolah Valley. You would need to be able to collect clothing bundles from onsite.)

16/10/2025

This week is National Carers Week. We want to acknowledge and celebrate the invaluable contributions of Australia's unpaid carers, particularly those supporting loved ones with eating disorders. The 2025 Carers Week theme is ‘you are, know or will be one’, highlighting the fact that every family in Australia is likely to be involve caregiving and/or receiving at some point in their lives.

Carers Australia reports:

• 61.1% of carers reported low wellbeing, compared with 57.7% the previous year,
• Carers are more than twice as likely to have low wellbeing levels compared with the average Australian adult (61.1% of carers have low wellbeing, compared to 33.6% of adult Australians),
• 31.4% of carers reported high psychological distress, compared to 28.2% the previous year,
• 42.7% of carers reported feeling lonely ‘often or always’,
• Carers are more likely to report being poor or very poor (16.7%) compared with the average Australian (9.2%),
• 72.1% of carers indicated they had no choice about whether to be a carer or not,
• 50% reported their caring role was satisfying and contributes to meaning and purpose in their life,
• Only 15.0% of carers feel recognised and valued as a carer in the health and/or education systems.

Research from Eating Disorder Families Australia (EDFA) found 81% of the carers surveyed wanted to connect with other carers; 74% were seeking more support and understanding; and 77% wanted to learn eating disorder caring skills. “Without carers, there is no recovery,” EDFA Research Committee Chair and Associate Professor Genevieve Pepin said.

We encourage carers of people battling with eatings disorders to attend support groups, in fact EDFA found 83% of those who joined support groups felt less isolated in caring for their loved one as a result, while 81% felt more supported and 76% felt more confident.

For a plethora of free and practical support, visit CarerGateway.gov.au or carersweek.com.au

For more information on support groups for carers of those suffering from eating disorders, please visit the Butterfly Foundation website - https://lnkd.in/gy--kc_v

or the EDFA website - https://lnkd.in/dGq_Te6

10/10/2025

Skydiving Santas are coming! Register today to join us for this year's fleet of sky diving Santas, raising fun, hope and vital funds for charity. Parachute for purpose and land on the beautiful sands of Coolum beach. Register today at Charity Event: Skydiving Santas, Wishes for Wandi.

08/10/2025

REGISTER NOW. Will you skydive for a cause? Parachute for purpose and become a Skydiving Santa. Land on Coolum beach, make a wish, and raise funds for charity. Face your fears in solidarity with the thousands of people around the country who overcome their fear in order to seek help to recover. Will you face your fear, too? Register now, either as an individual or as part of a team. Help us bring hope to the ones who need it most. REGISTER: https://skydiving-santas2.raiselysite.com/

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