News and Events
Welcome to the ‘News & Events’ Hub!
This is your place to keep up-to-date with APF’s news and upcoming events.
Your official events listing
We Raised Awareness, Support, and Funds Together in SA, VIC and NSW!
Join us at one of our free, cozy coffee catch-up events for our members. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet, mingle and share experiences in a warm and welcoming environment.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
- Sunday 16th November: 10:30am – 12:00pm: Garvey Park, 1 Fauntleroy Ave, Ascot WA. Bring your picnic rug or chair and settle in for a morning of connection and community.

NSW

WA

SA

VIC
Stay tuned for further coffee catch up dates.
To register for these events contact:
Brisbane: Sarah at qld@pituitary.asn.au / Melbourne: Lesley at vic@pituitary.asn.au / Perth: Mel at wa@pituitary.asn.au / Sydney: Sean at nsw@pituitary.asn.au / Hobart: Hilary at tas@pituitary.asn.au / SA: Rachel at sa@pituitary.asn.au
APF Support Groups – 2026
We’re currently planning our next round of APF Support Groups for 2026!
Dates and details will be announced soon, so stay tuned.
Whether you’ve joined us before or will be attending for the first time, we can’t wait to welcome you in 2026 for another year of connection, learning and support.
In the Media
Ania’s Story
Ania Stepien shares her incredibly challenging Cushing’s Disease journey with the media:
https://www.hormones-australia.org.au/ania-vs-cushings-disease-a-patients-story/
Stay informed
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Click the link below to read our latest newsletter:
Pituitary Awareness Days
- ‘Rare Disease Day’ – 28th February
- ‘Cushing’s Awareness Day’ – 8th April
- ‘Child Growth Awareness Day’ – 20th September
- ‘Pituitary Awareness Month’ – 1st October – 31st October
- ‘Acromegaly Awareness Day’ – 1st November
