Pituitary Foundation

The Australian Pituitary Foundation (APF) is a not- for-profit organisation supporting patients and families with pituitary conditions. The strength of the Foundation is through the extensive collaboration between patients, health practitioners and our pharmaceutical sponsors.

Cushing Awareness Day

In honour of Cushing Awareness Day, which was on Friday the 8th April, the APF held an online webinar, touching on topics relevant to all affected by Cushing's Disease including the intricacies of presentation, diagnosis and subsequent treatment. This webinar is now available on the APF YouTube channel by following the link below. We encourage you to view this webinar and also share with your friends and family who may be interested!

Tax Deductible Donation Appeal

The APF is a registered charity and relies on the kindness of our Members and Donors in order to be able to continue to provide resources, support, advocacy and research on behalf of pituitary patients and their families. This tax time, please consider making a tax deductible donation to the APF before 30^th June 2022. Your donation will go directly to supporting pituitary patients and their families and making a difference to our community.

Pituitary Gland

Learn more about acquired or congenital pituitary disorders.

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Become a Member

Membership of the APF is on a 12-monthly basis at $50/annum renewable on the 1st July.

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Patients, family members or health care providers welcome.

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News and Events

01 Nov

22

Acrogmegaly Awareness Day

Acromegaly Awareness Day is on the 1st November 2022. The APF will be organising an event in honour of Acromegaly Awareness Day, details to follow.

23 Jun

22

The Pituitary Connection – APF Quarterly Newsletter June 2022

The APF’s first quarterly newsletter is here! You can read all out the latest APF news and updates, and register your interest in support groups and other initiatives, we invite you to read The Pituitary Connection – APF Quarterly Newsletter June 2022!

14 May

22

APF Strategy Day

The APF held a very inspiring and productive Board strategy day on the 14th May 2022, there were a number of key areas of focus identified, including better education on pituitary conditions for health professionals (such as GPs), greater patient and family support and increasing awareness. Watch this space for exciting things to come!

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We have been providing support and education to patients and communities for over 20 years. Being a patient focussed foundation with strong collaboration to the medical specialists, we are able to advocate for those impacted by pituitary conditions…

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The APF provides support for adults and children with acquired or congenital pituitary disorders.

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Affordable Growth Hormone (GH) replacement therapy

"My problems began in my 20’s when I first began to put on weight, had irregular periods, noticed more body and facial hair, and had episodes of depression. I was diagnosed as having Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (which presents similarly to Cushing’s Disease but is caused by a very different disease process) "

My Journey – Sue

"Being diagnosed with a pituitary tumour was a relief. My family had jokingly called my enlarging hands and feet flippers. I had grown two shoe sizes over a year!! Thankfully my doctor identified the features of acromegaly and I am on the road to recovery following successful surgery by my pituitary specialist. "

Pituitary Foundation

The Australian Pituitary Foundation (APF) is a not- for-profit organisation supporting patients and families with pituitary conditions. The strength of the Foundation is through the extensive collaboration between patients, health practitioners and our pharmaceutical sponsors.

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Cushing Awareness Day

Cushing's Disease Webinar

Tax Deductible Donation Appeal

Donate Now

Pituitary Gland

Become a Member

Become a Friend of the Foundation

Donate Now

News and Events

01 Nov

22

Acrogmegaly Awareness Day

23 Jun

22

The Pituitary Connection – APF Quarterly Newsletter June 2022

14 May

22

APF Strategy Day

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Advocacy

My Journey – Sue

My Journey – Susan

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