Pituitary Foundation

The Australian Pituitary Foundation 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.

Acromegaly Awareness Day – 1st November

We are pleased to announce a webinar on Acromegaly Awareness Day to be held online on Sunday 1st November 13:30 to 15:30 AEST. This meeting is for: • Patients • Carers and family members • Clinicians, including general practitioners , endocrinologists, specialist trainees, neurosurgeons, endocrine nurses and neurosurgical nurses. And will include talks on: • The Patient Experience • Medical treatment options • Radiosurgery for acromegaly • Genetics of acromegaly • Surgery for acromegaly • Q&A To register please follow the link here

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Brisbane Pituitary Seminar

We are pleased to announce the previously postponed Pituitary Education Seminar to be held at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane will be held this Saturday 17th October at 9am AEST as an online webinar. Please be aware Brisbane time (AEST) is one hour behind Melbourne and Sydney who adhere to ADST. For more information and registration please contact as at support@pituitary.asn.au Event Flyer

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

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2019-2020 AGM

The AGM of the Australian Pituitary Foundation will be held on Saturday 21st November 2020 at 10:30AM AEDT via webinar. All active members welcome to attend. Please contact support@pituitary.asn.au to register and receive the link.

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PSLC Training: Session 2

Monday 16th Nov 2020 – LifeLine “Accidental Counsellor” Course 1300 – 1700 (AEDT) We are conscious that you will be taking calls and supporting patients who have been newly diagnosed or are at various stages of the journey – a position you have all been in. This course will help you establish boundaries, ensure you […]

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PSLC Training: Session 1

Online discussion with endocrine nurses to further understanding of the endocrine testing that are performed for pituitary patients. Saturday, 14th Nov 2020 1400 – 1600 (AEDT)

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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 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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Acromegaly Awareness Day – 1st November

Become a Friend of the Foundation

Brisbane Pituitary Seminar

Pituitary Gland

Become a Member

Become a Friend of the Foundation

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News and Events

21 Nov

20

2019-2020 AGM

16 Nov

20

PSLC Training: Session 2

14 Nov

20

PSLC Training: Session 1

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