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

APF Support Groups via Zoom

Our 2023 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 will be held in February 2024, with the dates to be confirmed. To register interest in the next patient support group sessions, please email us with the support group you wish to attend:

  • Acromegaly Patient Support Group – Monday 19th February, 6pm – 6:45pm AEDT
  • Hypopituitarism/Panhypopituitarism Patient Support Group – Tuesday 20th February, 6pm – 6:45pm AEDT
  • Cushing’s Patient Support Group – Wednesday 21st February, 6pm – 6:45pm AEDT
  • Paediatric Parent/Carer Support Group – Thursday 22nd February, 6pm – 6:45pm AEDT

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 30th 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/

Shari’s Story

Shari Dawson, our very own General Manager, shares her challenging Acromegaly journey with Australian media:

National 9 News7 NewsYahoo News

New York Post / The Mirror US / Unilad / News.com.au 

Pituitary Awareness Days

  • ‘Rare Disease Day’ – 28th February
  • ‘Cushing’s Awareness Day’ – 8th April
  • ‘Child Growth Awareness Day’ – 20th September
  • ‘Pituitary Awareness Month’ – 1st October – 31st October
  • ‘Acromegaly Awareness Day’ – 1st November