What did you worry about when you were a child?

Today, the majority of children aged 10 – 11 are unhappy with their bodies, and have actively tried to manage their weight in the last year.1
Kids growing up today are facing body image in a way that’s never been seen before
Why has body dissatisfaction become a problem?
8 to 18 year olds now spend around 8 hours every day engaged in media.
That’s half of their waking freaking life.
The good news is there’s a solution we can all be part of right now and it all starts with education and awareness
We produced this video to show the effects that negative self-talk can have on us, and our children.
Get Involved
- Experts to bring their insight and understanding into the field
- Creatives to show people how body distress plays out in our lives through the age-old art of storytelling
- Donors, foundations and businesses with the passion and means to support our work
We’re currently raising funds to create content for:
- An education program
- A feature length documentary
- An online engagement campaign
To learn more, or to contribute to our documentary, please visit TMP on the Documentary Australia Foundation (DAF) website.
Our Vision
Worrying excessively about our appearance can take a lot of time away from us, and often erodes our confidence.
That’s why we started The Mannequin Project. To find and create stories that help people stop and think about what’s influencing them so they can make clearer, better choices about what’s really important to them.
Expert Quotes
‘I am very excited to support and be involved with The Mannequin Project. The Mannequin Project’s ultimate goal is to start a new type of conversation about body image that anyone can be part of because ultimately it affects all of us.’
‘There’s so many ways that The Mannequin Project can be positive and the research definitely supports this approach to making change happen.’
‘The team have gone above and beyond in their dedication to seek a deep understanding of body image and the various factors that shape the way we feel about ourselves and our bodies.’
‘The Butterfly Foundation recognises that The Mannequin Project goes to the heart of body image issues – enabling experts in this area to be part of their process, ensures the project is supported by evidence and research.’