Co-production and co-design involve the active collaboration of researchers, clinicians, and individuals with lived experience of eating disorders in the development of research, services, and interventions. This participatory approach ensures that the perspectives and needs of those affected by eating disorders are central to the design and implementation of solutions. Co-production and co-design foster innovation, enhance the relevance and acceptability of interventions, and empower individuals through active involvement in the research process.
Members of the AEDRTC Hub with expertise in Co-Production
Ms Michelle Roberton
Dietitian, Policy Professional, Researcher (Other)
Austin Health
Mrs Julia Quin
Parent, Peer Worker
Ms Ruby Kagan
Postgraduate Research Student, Undergraduate Student
Western Sydney University, Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Eating Disorders Families Australia
Dr Lyza Norton
Early Career Researcher
Monash University
Ms pranita shrestha
Postgraduate Research Student
Butterfly Foundation
Ms Mel Keller-Tuberg
Sibling, Peer Worker, Lived or living experience of an eating disorder, Early Career Researcher, Researcher (Other)
Mr Michael Hanrahan
Other support person, Funder/Philanthropist, Lived or living experience of an eating disorder
University of Queensland (UQ)
Dr Grace Branjerdporn
Mid-Career Researcher, Occupational Therapist
Western Sydney University
Ms Stephanie Hannah
Postgraduate Research Student, Researcher (Other)
University of Melbourne
A. Prof Roisin McNaney
Mid-Career Researcher
University of Queensland (UQ), Western Sydney University
Dr Kylie Matthews-Rensch
Dietitian, Mid-Career Researcher
University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
Dr Rosiel Elwyn
Lived or living experience of an eating disorder, Early Career Researcher
Ms Shannon Calvert
Lived or living experience of an eating disorder, Industry Professional, Policy Professional, Peer Worker
Sydney Children's Hospital Network, University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Ms Colleen Alford
Social Worker, Postgraduate Research Student
Dr Lauren Bruce
Psychologist, Mid-Career Researcher
Monash Health
Ms Chantel Kleiner
Social Worker
Ms Jayne Clarke
Other support person
Ms Louise Wigg
Lived or living experience of an eating disorder
LaTrobe University
Ms Jaime Stanbury
Postgraduate Research Student, Psychologist, Lived or living experience of an eating disorder
Curtin University, WA Health, The Centre for Clinical Interventions
Dr Bronwyn Raykos
Psychologist, Researcher (Other)
Ms Jeannie Park
Researcher (Other), Lived or living experience of an eating disorder
Ms Kristine Rawlinson
Parent, Industry Professional, Policy Professional
University of Western Australia (UWA)
Mx Kai Schweizer
Other support person, Lived or living experience of an eating disorder, Postgraduate Research Student
The Butterfly Foundation
Ms Melissa Pehlivan
Spouse, Early Career Researcher, Lived or living experience of an eating disorder, Peer Worker
Monash University
Ms Pranita Shrestha
Postgraduate Research Student
University of Melbourne, LaTrobe University
Dr An Dang
Early Career Researcher, Psychologist, Lived or living experience of an eating disorder
University of Melbourne, Swinburne University of Technology
Dr Stephanie Miles
Early Career Researcher
Monash University
Dr Christie Bennett
Dietitian, Lived or living experience of an eating disorder, Mid-Career Researcher
University of Western Australia (UWA)
A. Prof Bonnie Furzer
Exercise Physiologist, Senior Researcher
University of Sydney
Dr Ashlee Turner
Early Career Researcher
Bond University, Australian Eating Disorders Research & Translation Centre (AEDRTC)
Mx Anna Rose
Postgraduate Research Student, Dietitian, Lived or living experience of an eating disorder
Dr Nikki Boswell
Early Career Researcher, Industry Professional
Swinburne University of Technology
Dr Kathleen de Boer
Psychologist, Early Career Researcher
Curtin University
Prof Sarah Egan
Senior Researcher
University of Melbourne, Deakin University, Butterfly Foundation
Mx Jeanette Chan
Researcher (Other), Lived or living experience of an eating disorder, Other support person, Policy Professional
Consumers of Mental Health WA (CoMHWA), InsideOut Institute
Mr Julian Robinson
Peer Worker, Lived or living experience of an eating disorder, Spouse
University of Western Australia (UWA), Centre for Social Impact, Curtin University
Ms Yasmine Hooper
Postgraduate Research Student, Lived or living experience of an eating disorder
Curtin University, The Centre for Clinical Interventions
Dr Kate Tonta
Early Career Researcher, Psychologist
Monash University
Dr Sumedha Verma
Early Career Researcher, Psychologist, Industry Professional
Gloucestershire University, NHS
Ms Michelle Barden
Researcher (Other), Psychologist
Mrs Daniela Ciciulla
Early Career Researcher, Dietitian, Lived or living experience of an eating disorder
La Trobe University, National Eating Disorders Collaboration
Ms Amy Woods
Postgraduate Research Student, Psychologist, Industry Professional, Lived or living experience of an eating disorder
Ms Mia Morgan
Postgraduate Research Student
Adelaide Primary Health Network
Ms Stacey Roy
Social Worker, Policy Professional
University of Newcastle, NSW Health
Ms Dana Coleman
Dietitian
La Trobe University
Dr Rachael Cronin
Early Career Researcher
RMIT University, Embrace Collective
Ms Amaya Alvarez
Postgraduate Research Student, Early Career Researcher, Parent, Sibling, Policy Professional
University of Sydney
Mr David Edwards
Early Career Researcher
National Eating Disorders Collaboration
Dr Sarah Giles
Early Career Researcher, Psychologist
King's College London
Mrs Helen West
Postgraduate Research Student, Dietitian
La Trobe University
Ms Emma Trappett
Postgraduate Research Student, Psychologist
Perth Children's Hospital, Swan Centre, Curtin University, The Butterfly Foundation, InsideOut Institute
Ms Pheobe Ho
Postgraduate Research Student, Early Career Researcher, Psychologist, Industry Professional, Lived or living experience of an eating disorder, Policy Professional
King's College London
Ms Anna Carnegie
Researcher (Other), Lived or living experience of an eating disorder, Mid-Career Researcher
Dr Kirsten B
Early Career Researcher, Parent
NSW Residential Eating Disorders Centre
Ms Julie Mavay
Peer Worker, Lived or living experience of an eating disorder, Undergraduate Student
University of Sydney
Dr Sabina Vatter
Early Career Researcher
Curtin University, Perth Children's Hospital
Ms Maria Garland
Postgraduate Research Student, Mental Health Nurse
La Trobe University, The Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health Services
Ms Sarah Walker
Postgraduate Research Student, Peer Worker, Lived or living experience of an eating disorder
Dr Samantha Fien
Mid-Career Researcher, Sibling
Queensland Health
Dr Joyce Vromen
Mid-Career Researcher, Psychologist
Butterfly Foundation
Dr Sarah Squire
Lived or living experience of an eating disorder, Policy Professional
University of New England (UNE)
Mx Sandi James
Postgraduate Research Student, Psychologist, Lived or living experience of an eating disorder
University of Western Australia (UWA), InsideOut Institute, The Kids Research Institute Australia, Curtin University
Mx Kai Schweizer
Postgraduate Research Student, Early Career Researcher, Researcher (Other), Other Physician, Peer Worker, Lived or living experience of an eating disorder, Other support person
Mrs Clare Dehring
Peer Worker, Lived or living experience of an eating disorder
Deakin University
Mrs Rachel Knight
Postgraduate Research Student, Early Career Researcher, Occupational Therapist
Ms Olivia Soha
Peer Worker
Monash Health
Ms Jamie Hoy
Other support person
University of Sydney, InsideOut Institute
Dr Jane Miskovic-Wheatley
Postgraduate Research Student, Mid-Career Researcher, Psychologist, Lived or living experience of an eating disorder
University of Sydney, InsideOut Institute
Ms Peta Marks
Researcher (Other), Mental Health Nurse, Policy Professional
La Trobe University, Australian Eating Disorders Research & Translation Centre (AEDRTC), Centre for Eating, Weight and Body Image (CEWBI)
Dr Anita Raspovic
Mid-Career Researcher, Psychologist
University of Sydney, Sydney Local Health District, Australian Eating Disorders Research & Translation Centre (AEDRTC), InsideOut Institute
Prof Sarah Maguire
Senior Researcher, Psychologist
Deakin University
Dr Sanna Barrand
Mid-Career Researcher, Lived or living experience of an eating disorder
La Trobe University, Australian Eating Disorders Research & Translation Centre (AEDRTC), Centre for Eating, Weight and Body Image (CEWBI)
Prof Leah Brennan
Mid-Career Researcher, Researcher (Other), Senior Researcher, Psychologist, Industry Professional
National Eating Disorders Collaboration
Ms Hilary Smith
Other Physician, Lived or living experience of an eating disorder, Policy Professional
Dr Meg Spriggs
Researcher (Other), Lived or living experience of an eating disorder
La Trobe University
Ms Rachael Duck
Social Worker, Parent
Swinburne University of Technology
A. Prof Lisa Hodge
Mid-Career Researcher
Flinders University
Prof Sharon Lawn
Senior Researcher, Lived or living experience of an eating disorder, Spouse
Deakin University, Eating Disorders Families Australia
Prof Genevieve Pepin
Senior Researcher, Occupational Therapist
University of Sydney, InsideOut Institute, Australian Eating Disorders Research & Translation Centre (AEDRTC)
Ms Emma Bryant
Postgraduate Research Student, Early Career Researcher
Posts tagged Co-Production
Prof Peta Stapleton
Bond University
Calling for Advisory Committee - paid roles
Hi everyone,
I was awarded a grant by IgniteED for 2026 with Dr Amy Bannatyne here at Bond University (QLD) to explore the lived experiences of Australian adults who have achieved sustained recovery from an eating disorder, with a particular focus on the maintenance stage — how people stay well over time.
While much research focuses on acute treatment or early recovery, far less is known about what supports long‑term recovery (5+ years). This project aims to address that gap by centring the voices of people who have lived, expert knowledge of sustaining recovery.
We are seeking a small group of recovered eating disorder sufferers to form our advisory group – and we will be remunerating them for their time. More details are here below.
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About the Research Team
This project is led by a multidisciplinary team of researchers and clinicians:
· Professor Peta Stapleton – Bond University
· Assistant Professor Amy Bannatyne – Bond University
· Dr Kerri Gillespie – Mater Research Institute, The University of Queensland
· Aleshia Ellis – Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service
The team brings together expertise in eating disorder research, clinical practice, qualitative methods, and recovery‑oriented care.
Lived Experience Advisory Group
As part of this project, we are forming a Lived Experience Advisory Group of people with lived experience of sustained recovery. By definition, this is 5+ years.
This is for Australian community only.
Advisory group members will help shape the research from a lived experience perspective. This may include (but not limited to):
· Co‑designing interview questions
· Reviewing recruitment and participant materials
· Providing feedback on early findings
· Advising on how results are shared with the community
Advisory group members will be reimbursed for their time. You do not need prior research or committee experience to be involved. If you are interested the link to the EOI form to express what parts of this research would be of interest is here.
https://bond.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9XB5EFifGwQmxTM
Thank you so much! Feel free to email any questions.
Warm Regards,
Dr Peta Stapleton - pstaplet@bond.edu.au
Clinical & Health Psychologist | Chair of Graduate Research
Professor, School of Psychology
Faculty of Society & Design
Address: Bond University, 14 University Drive, ROBINA, Gold Coast, Queensland, 4226, Australia
DEADLINE
20/03/2026
EXPERTISE
POST TYPE
Advisory Opportunity