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.
We did it: Thank you!
On Giving Day, our community came together and raised $30,000 in just 24 hours to support those affected by pituitary conditions.
Because of you, we’re moving closer to launching our dedicated Nurse Help Line later this year, a vital service that will offer patients and families a trusted, compassionate voice when they need it most.
While we haven’t yet reached our $50,000 goal, there’s still time to make a difference. It’s not too late to donate and every gift brings us one step closer to fully funding this life-changing resource.
We are so grateful for your generosity and commitment to achieving our goal.
This is what meaningful change looks like. Together, we are changing lives.
Time to renew your APF membership
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.
Wear your Support: Shop our new APF merchandise!
We’re excited to announce the arrival of our exclusive Australian Pituitary Foundation merchandise.
Explore our new range of tees, totes, and stress balls, designed to raise awareness, and provide valuable support, for patients living with pituitary conditions, and their families. With all profits from each purchase going directly to the Australian Pituitary Foundation, you’ll have comfort in knowing that you’re helping us to provide vital funds to support research into the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of pituitary conditions.
- Unisex Tee: S, M, L and XL $20.00 each
- Tote Bag: $10.00 each
- Stress Ball: $5.00 each
Shipping charges are additional.
To order your APF merchandise, simply email support@pituitary.asn.au
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.
Phil’s journey with Cushing’s Disease…
“It’s Just Stress.”
That’s what the first doctor said to me back in 2020 when I went in for a check-up after feeling unusually fatigued. I agreed, it made sense. Life was busy and stressful, and I took the referral for a blood test and went on my way.
At the time, I was your typical 38-year-old male – working full-time and trying to be halfway decent at CrossFit five days a week. Because of that, I knew my body well. So, when I was still feeling off almost two years later, I brought it up with my new GP. I talked about the persistent lack of energy, the noticeable drop in strength, and the general sense that something just wasn’t right. Over the previous year, I’d torn my calf and developed a DVT, events that felt disconnected at the time but would soon make sense in a bigger picture.
Click here to find out more about Phil’s Story.
Stay informed
Stay informed about all things APF by subscribing to our quarterly Newsletter, ‘The Pituitary Connection’.