Did you know the pituitary gland is often called the “master gland”?

This is because it makes hormones that control other glands and many systems of the body!

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Help Us Be There for the Next Family

When someone is diagnosed with a pituitary condition, APF helps them find trusted information, support and community. Your donation helps us continue that work.

About us

The Australian Pituitary Foundation (APF) is a patient-focused charity dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by pituitary disorders. We support and inform the pituitary community, advocate for greater awareness and understanding, and encourage research into the prevention, care, treatment and cure of pituitary disorders.

Become an APF member or renew your support

Becoming a member

Membership of the Australian Pituitary Foundation (APF) is a way to stand with us and actively support our work to improve the lives of people affected by pituitary conditions and their families.

As a member, you are entitled to:

  • Attendance and voting rights at the Annual General Meeting
  • The ability to nominate and stand for election to the APF Board, helping share the future direction and governance of the Foundation

While much of APF’s information, education and support is broadly available to the pituitary community, membership represents a deeper commitment to our mission. Your membership fee helps enable APF to continue its work in patient education, advocacy, awareness-raising, and support, as well as encouraging research into the prevention, care, treatment and cure of pituitary disorders.

Annual membership is $50.00 and renews on 1 July every year.

To show your support click below and follow the registration process to Become an APF Member.

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Subscribe to receive occasional updates from the Australian Pituitary Foundation when we have important news to share, including events, resources, and advocacy activity.