The primary focus of the EDANN coalition is to establish a broad and inclusive national network that will provide the mechanism for communication nationally and across sectors that is essential for the development of a coordinated and evidence-based response to eating disorders.  

The objectives of the coalition are to:

1. Establish the infrastructure for a National Network of Organisations with an interest in eating disorders, body image and related issues that will facilitate national and cross-sector collaboration;
   
2. Secure funding to support the National Network and Collaborative Projects;
   
3. As part of the infrastructure for the National Network, convene two National Workshops for organisations and individuals with an interest in eating disorders, body image and related health issues;
   
4. Share the existing information, resources and programs of partner organisations;
   
5. Review existing evidence and information resources on eating disorders, body image and related health issues;
   
6. Develop new information and health promotion resources in appropriate formats for practitioners, the media, schools and consumers;
   
7. Develop and promote a coordinated community awareness and prevention campaign in collaboration with schools, the media and other relevant businesses, services and organisations;
   
8. Maintain a website to act as a clearinghouse for research and information resources on eating disorders, body image and related health issues ensuring that up to date, accurate information about eating disorders is readily available on a national scale;
   
9. Establish a national approach to prevention, identification and treatment of eating disorders including standards and guidelines for health promotion and the prevention of eating disorders and related conditions;
   
10. Facilitate the development of collaborative research and other collaborative projects.

The Butterfly Foundation is the Lead Agency, representative and coordinator of the EDANN coalition, facilitating collaboration and the implementation and on-going management of projects.