A lovely message from Kat Stanley of @help_endo after we secured $73 million in government commitments for those suffering from #endometriosis. This will indeed change lives.
Thank you to Kat and all the Endo Warriors who shared their story with me. 💛
The stories shared were powerful. They sent a clear heart wrenching message. Women and those AFAB shared how not being seen believed + heard impacted every facet of their lives. The time to believe is NOW. The time to change this space is NOW.
If men experienced debilitating pelvic pain we’d have come up with better diagnosis, treatments and a cure 100 years ago
Also heart disease, arthritis, MS, Alzheimers, menopause and more
We are indebted to the brave women who shared their stories and helped write this policy 🙏
The Premier has tripled down on women's health and the female vote, with another mutli-million dollar pledge.
As Daniel Andrews vowed to ramp up the fight against endometriosis, his Treasurer was caught in a battle of his own.
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Medical Research Minister @JaalaPulford: “I just can't help but think that if some of these pelvic pain conditions were experienced by men, someone would have found a cure for this 100 years ago.”
Premier Daniel Andrews says the $79m package is about “hearing and believing women”.
He says women are often dismissed and told “that’s just part of being a woman” when coming forward with pain and symptoms.
“That’s not good enough and that needs to end.”
Daniel Andrews is announcing $65m to double the number of surgeries for endometriosis and associated conditions, if elected.
- $5m also pledged to create a Women’s Health Research Institute
- $3m to establish an inquiry into women’s pain management to examine systemic issues.
Endometriosis, pelvic pain, polycystic ovary syndrome, perimenopause and menopause are serious health issues.
And yet they go undiagnosed, or are brushed off as "niche issues".
They aren't.
And they need to stop being treated like they are.
Every woman and every person with Endo, or Adeno, PCOS, pelvic pain, peri menopause or any other health condition deserves to be seen believed and heard. Thank you @DanielAndrewsMP and @JaalaPulford for listening, believing and changing this space 💛
Amazing news and advocacy @EndometriosisAu and a big shout out to founder @donnaciccia for all your tireless hard work! We are another step closer to improving the lives of hundreds of thousands #endowarriors
Breaking Endo News 🟡 Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care @gedkearney announces $16.4 million Federal Government investment to establish targeted Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain GP Clinics around Australia. Click below to read more https://t.co/R8b02ag3OL #endometriosis
It’s the final day of #walktheworld4endo so you will no longer have to suffer my banging on about it on multiple social media platforms after this. I’ve walked 281km and my feet are really sore so please donate to @help_endo here https://t.co/l3EbNMGppS
It’s #worldpainday and we #believeyou
Together we are making #endo and #pelvicpain more visible.
We need more interdisciplinary care, research and education.
U are not alone! Together we are stronger. Together we create change. Together we will live our best lives 💛
NICM Health Research Institute & School of Business at WSU are interested in feedback on illicit & legal cannabis being consumed by Aust & NZ #endometriosis & #chronicpelvicpain patients & their experiences obtaining cost reimbursement through insurance https://t.co/Re9Fz6AiVx
Researchers from NICM Health Research Institute & School of Business at WSU are interested in finding out about the uptake of, & experiences people with #endometriosis are having with life, income protection, TPD, trauma & private health insurance https://t.co/Dagyx7W0Fh retweet!
I walked 43.2km in the first week of #walktheworld4endo. Only 24 days to go! Find out more at https://t.co/NVxuB7PbrG or sponsor my team here https://t.co/HUX9HaDFxv Money goes to #endometriosis research - I really want better treatment options for young people than I’ve had
Always a pleasure chatting with @BroadRadioAus about Endo. Thanks for your support @RealJoStanley! Jo asked what my wish list would be! 1. Everyone with Endo and pelvic pain is believed 2. Accessible Interdisciplinary care for ALL! #endometriosis