Eating Disorders Victoria welcomes new CEO

by Matt Hrkac | May 1, 2026 | Corporate, Events

We were hired by Eating Disorders Victoria to photograph its annual 'Feed the Soul' event. This year's event was held to celebrate and farewell outgoing CEO Belinda Caldwell; and to welcome incoming CEO Paul Bird. Victorian Minister for Mental Health, Ingrid Stit (who we've photographed at a number of other events) attended and spoke at the event. Two people with lived experience, Samuel (personal lived experience) and Leonara (carer lived experience also spoke.

Eating Disorders Victoria is a not for profit organisation that provides support for people, and their loved ones, who are living with eating disorders as well as health professionals who provide care for people living with eating disorders. It has been serving the community for more than 40 years.

We were tasked with capturing key images, including photos of the incoming and outgoing CEO with the Minister, as well as candid images of the social aspect of the evening.

Thank you for these photos, they're amazing! I love how you captured the warm vibe of the night.

 

-- Manager Communications & Advocacy, Eating Disorders Victoria.

We edited the images for a warm colour tone. The venue, Stomping Ground Brewry in Collingwood, made this incredibly easy to achieve.

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Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul
Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul
Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul
Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul
Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul

Group photo of outgoing Eating Disorders Victoria CEO Belinda Caldwell and incoming CEO Paul Bird, with event MCs, Emma and Belinda.

Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul
Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul
Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul
Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul
Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul
Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul
Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul
Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul
Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul

Victorian Minister for Mental Health, Ingrid Stit, addresses attendees.

Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul
Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul

Leonara, lived experience speaker (carer)

Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul
Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul
Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul
Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul
Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul

Samuel, lived experience speaker (personal).

Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul

Outgoing Eating Disorders Victoria CEO Belinda Caldwell speaks to attendees.

Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul
Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul

Incoming CEO Paul Bird addresses attendees.

Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul
Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul
Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul

Group photo of outgoing Eating Disorders Victoria CEO Belinda Caldwell and incoming CEO Paul Bird, with Victorian Minister for Mental Health, Ingrid Stit.

Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul

Group photo of outgoing Eating Disorders Victoria CEO Belinda Caldwell and incoming CEO Paul Bird, with Victorian Minister for Mental Health, Ingrid Stit. as well as the two lived experience speakers; Samuel and Leonara.

Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul
Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul
Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul
Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul
Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul
Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul
Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul
Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul
Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul
Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul

Group photo of the Eating Disorder Victoria team; including employees and board members.

Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul
Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul
Eating Disorders Victoria - Feed the Soul
Matt Hrkac

Matt Hrkac

Matt Hrkac brings more than 10 years of photographic experience in covering fast paced events and creating stunning imagery. Geelong born and bred, he predominantly works throughout Melbourne and across Victoria, and occasionally interstate as well. His work has appeared in numerous local, national and international publications.

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