News and Events

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Welcome to the ‘News & Events’ hub! This is your place to keep up-to-date with APF’s news and upcoming events.

Your official events listing

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Join us at one of our free, cozy coffee catch-up events for our members. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet, mingle and share experiences in a warm and welcoming environment.

BRISBANE

Sunday 28th April 2024, 10am – 12pm: Pitch & Fork Cafe, 65 Sylan Road, Toowong
Sunday 7th July, 10am – 12pm: Venue to be Confirmed
Sunday 22nd September, 10am – 12pm: Venue to be Confirmed
Sunday 1st December, 12pm – 2pm: Venue to be Confirmed

MELBOURNE

Sunday 19th May 2024, 10am – 12pm: Lobbs Cafe, 589-591 Sydney Rd, Brunswick
Sunday 7th July 2024, 10am – 12pm: Venue to be Confirmed
Sunday 13th October 2024, 10am – 12pm: Venue to be Confirmed
Sunday 1st December 2024, 1pm – 3pm: Venue to be Confirmed

PERTH

Sunday 5th May 2024, 10am – 12pm: Zamia Cafe, 50 May Dr, West Perth
Sunday 7th July 2024, 10am – 12pm: Venue to be Confirmed
Sunday 6th October 2024, 10am – 12pm: Venue to be Confirmed
Sunday 1st December 2024, 10am – 12pm: Venue to be Confirmed

To register for these FREE EVENTS contact:
Brisbane: Sarah at qld@pituitary.asn.au / Melbourne: Lesley at vic@pituitary.asn.au / Perth: Mel at wa@pituitary.asn.au

Redfern Rhythms Music Night

Join us for the Redfern Rhythms Music Night on April 6th at Woodburn Creative Studio in Redfern, hosted by APF member Sean. This event will feature music, poetry, and creative expression to raise awareness for acromegaly. It offers a chance for our community to gather, share experiences, and support a vital cause. Tickets are $25, with space limited to ensure a meaningful experience. Contact Sean at seanrocliffe@gmail.com to book your ticket. Your attendance will support the APF and help raise awareness for acromegaly, benefiting those affected by the condition.

Visit the Go Fund Me Page

APF Member walking the Camino trail raising funds for the Foundation!

Ash and her father Anton are embarking on an extraordinary journey, taking on the 800km trek along the historic Camino de Santiago. This pilgrimage is not just a test of endurance but a dedicated mission to shed light on the complexities and challenges of living with pituitary conditions. Their journey symbolises the long and often difficult path many patients face, bringing much-needed attention and understanding to these conditions. By undertaking this significant challenge, Ash and Anton aim to inspire others and generate support for the pituitary community, making a profound statement about the resilience and courage of those affected.

To support their commendable efforts, they have set up a GoFundMe page titled “Walk for Pituitary Awareness”. This initiative is an incredible opportunity for the community to rally behind Ash and Anton, contributing to their goal of raising funds and increasing awareness for pituitary conditions. Every donation, big or small, helps to propel their message further, ensuring that the voice of the pituitary community is heard far and wide. Join us in supporting Ash and Anton’s journey; let’s help them make a significant impact in raising awareness for pituitary conditions.

Visit the Go Fund Me Page

WA Member Catch Up

Our WA Members are getting together for a social event!

Saturday, 6th April at 10.00am at Point Walter, Bicton ~ meet in front of Walters River Cafe.

BYO chair/blanket and flask/morning tea if you wish to or purchase from the Cafe.

Phone or text Lana for further information: 0427 364 167.

APF Support Groups via Zoom

Our APF support groups kicked off in February and we’re thrilled with the turnout and engagement. These Zoom sessions provided a vital platform for patients living with pituitary conditions and their families to connect, share, and support one another.

Looking ahead, we’re excited to announce that the next round of support groups are being planned with the dates to be confirmed.

Watch this space!

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A partnership that will make us all ‘Go Do Good’!

We’re pleased to announce our new partnership with Go Do Good, an Australian business specialising in unique Australian-designed jewellery, gifts, and Christmas decorations.

It was only by chance that we stumbled across the ‘Hope Dandelion’ range. And we’re so glad we did! The pendent necklace and earrings are not only beautiful and elegant, but they also fit perfectly with our brand and what we stand for as an organisation.

So, to help celebrate our 30^th Anniversary, we’re providing you with a code, APF30HOPE, that can be used when purchasing any piece from the ‘Hope Dandelion’ range, directly from the Go Do Good website. A portion of the sale will go directly to APF to help fund critical research into the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of pituitary conditions, as well as helping us to raise much-needed awareness about these conditions. Simply click on the link below to make your purchase.

Now let’s ‘Go Do Good’!

https://godogood.com.au/product/hope-dandelion-pendant-necklace/