Welcome

Thank goodness you are here – you’ve taken the first and most important step to start living!

We’ve all had years of messages about our bodies and appearance – and so many of us hold ourselves back because of our ‘imperfections’. All of that pressure around our appearance can impact our mental health and hold us back from engaging fully with life.

We created the Start Living campaign to help people think differently about the relationship they have with their bodies, and we hope it helps you embrace yours.

Taryn Brumfitt & Dr Zali Yager
Executive Directors of The Embrace Collective

Start Living

What do you want to be remembered for? The size of your jeans, or the size of your heart? The sparkle of your teeth, or the sparkle in your eyes?

When all is said and done, you’re not remembered for how you look, you’re remembered for how you live – the way you make people feel, the things you do, the strength you have and the kindness you show.

But somewhere along the line we’ve started hearing a different script, full of messages about our bodies and appearance and impossible beauty standards.

But thank goodness you’re here, because it’s not too late to flip the script and learn to embrace your body and yourself.
It’s time to start living.

See the campaign video

Let’s help our kids

The last thing we want to do is pass on our body image baggage to our kids.

If you are a parent, the good news is that every step you take towards embracing your body helps them embrace theirs. When you stop worrying, stop missing out, and start living, you automatically become a better body image role model for your children.

For more details on building better body image in your home, download this free guide


When you really think about it, how do you want
to be remembered? Help inspire others by
answering the below.

“For the way I make people laugh”

— Alex, Adelaide

“I want to be remembered for being a fun and present mum.”

— Ana, Mermaid Beach

“I want to be remembered as someone who always puts family and friends first”

— Sophie, Mt. Gambier

“I want to be remembered as someone someone who made a difference to friends and family’s lives and helped inspire them to live authentically and fearlessly.”

— Jermaine, Sydney

“I want to be remembered as the best aunt who insisted on having fun.”

— Laura, Preston

Take the
Start Living Survey

Has the way you feel about your body
stopped you from... (Tick all that apply)

You can be honest here! Responses are anonymous and will be used to generate more awareness about this issue.