A little about us
The Australian Pituitary Foundation (APF) provides valuable support and information for patients, and their families, living with pituitary conditions. But that’s not all! We are also committed to raising much-needed awareness and advocacy within the community about pituitary conditions, as well as vital funds to go towards research into the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of these conditions.
Celebrating 30 Years
APF’s Inaugural Masquerade Gala Ball
A big thank you to our sponsors
Their commitment and generosity were key to the event’s overall success. And for that, we are very grateful!
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Becoming a member
By joining the Australian Pituitary Foundation as a member, you will receive exclusive membership benefits, including first glance of ‘The Pituitary Connection’ quarterly newsletter, early bird registration for upcoming events, event discounts, direct access to the APF Board and attendance and voting rights at the Annual General Meeting.
As a member, you will be contributing to critical research into the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of pituitary conditions, as well as helping us to raise much-needed awareness about these conditions. You will also be helping us to provide valuable education, patient advocacy and ongoing support to patients and their families.
To become a member of APF, there is an annual fee of $50.00, which is renewable on the 1st July every year. To get started, click on the ‘Become an APF Member’ button below and follow our simple registration process.
Community Compass Campaign
In partnership with Ipsen, the Australian Pituitary Foundation (APF) present the Community Compass Campaign, a disease awareness initiative empowering patients to navigate how they live with Acromegaly through the shared experience of other people living with the condition.
Find out more here.
Ruby’s journey with Hypopituitarism…
After a very difficult start to life, our young daughter Ruby was diagnosed with Hypopituitarism at six weeks of age. This means that Ruby does not produce thyroxine, cortisol or growth hormone and relies on multiple medications a day to keep her alive and thriving!
At the time of Ruby’s diagnosis, we had no idea about the significance of the pituitary gland, which we soon realised is literally the master glad of the body controlling many hormones essential to survival. It was very scary and an incredibly steep learning curve as first-time parents – not only did we know little about the pituitary gland, but we also had to learn so much about Ruby and what to do in times of illness. Because if not managed correctly, it could be life threatening.
Click here to find out more about Ruby’s Story.
Stay informed
Stay informed about all things APF by subscribing to our quarterly Newsletter, ‘The Pituitary Connection’.