Welcome to The Embrace Collective

Body image programs and resources for parents, educators, sports coaches and more

The Embrace Collective is a health promotion charity with a vision for a world where young people are free from feelings of pressure, judgement and shame about their bodies.

Our youth-focused impact initiative, Embrace Kids, exists to help young people build better body image from the beginning by learning to appreciate and be kind to their bodies. 

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About our work

About our work

Through our suite of age-appropriate programs and resources, we can get in early to teach the message of body appreciation to young people and embed these positive messages in all the places where they live, learn and play to minimise their lifetime risk of eating disorders, depression and anxiety. Our goal is to reach one million Australian children annually with the Embrace message and evidence-based resources to stop the body image crisis. Find out more at The Embrace Hub

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About Taryn Brumfitt

Taryn Brumfitt is an award-winning filmmaker, bestselling author, sought-after keynote speaker and the 2023 Australian of the Year. She is the co-Executive Director of The Embrace Collective and director of the inspiring documentaries EMBRACE and EMBRACE KIDS. Taryn is a fiercely passionate advocate for social change and her message has reached more than 200 million people around the world.

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About Dr Zali Yager

Dr Zali Yager is an internationally-recognised body image expert who has worked in research and academia for nearly 20 years. She is the co-Executive Director of The Embrace Collective and an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Institute for Health and Sport at Victoria University. Zali co-authored the Embrace Kids book with Taryn Brumfitt and was the body image advisor on the EMBRACE KIDS film.

Where it all began

EMBRACE KIDS is an uplifting film by Taryn Brumfitt, which brings together a vibrant collection of stories from young people and famous friends alike, who share their experiences about body image, bullying, gender identity, advocacy, representation and more. You can explore the film’s themes in more detail with the Embrace Kids Classroom Program - available FREE for primary and secondary teachers!