Nuriootpa: Endometriosis Quiz Night Fundraiser
2025-03-28 19:00 - 22:30 (Australia/Adelaide) | Nuriootpa Rover Football Club, Penrice Road, Nuriootpa, SA, 5355, Australia
Endometriosis Awareness Month Event

It’s time to help END Endo. Fundraising for Endometriosis Australia.

It is with great excitement after a successful event in 2024, that we are hosting another major fundraiser for Endometriosis.

Guest speaker Ashton Hurn

Doors open at 7pm for 7:30pm start

Nuriootpa Rover Football Clubrooms

BYO Nibbles for your table

Tickets $20 each, max 10p per table

Bar facilities available

Inter-round games

Raffles + Door Prize

No BYO Alcohol

Silent Auction

For all ticket bookings or donations, text or call Haidee Hampel: 0439 550 332

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Adelaide: Perimenopause and Menopause Workshop with TABOO
2025-03-26 17:30 - 18:30 (Australia/Adelaide) | Minor Works Building Community Centre, 22 Stamford Court, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
TABOO is partnering with the City of Adelaide Council to make menstrual health education more accessible in the community.

Join TABOO Period Products for a free education workshop open to anyone in Adelaide who wants to learn more about Perimenopause and Menopause.

What:

When it comes to menopause women have been trained to wait until their symptoms begin to occur, then suffer through the hot flushes and night sweats! The perimenopause and menopause workshop is an interactive session to help individuals begin to understand the perimenopause phase of their menstrual cycle, with a focus on the underlying biology, anatomy and why the process is important, plus understanding phase based exercises during perimenopause. Perimenopause means “around menopause” and it starts for most women around age 35 and lasts until menopause (your very last bleed), so this is exactly who the presentation will be appropriate for!

Key Takeaways:

Improved understanding of perimenopause, leading into menopause and the phases of both stages

An insight into the underlying biological processes of menopause and why the process occurs, plus menstrual phase based exercises important for menopause.

An opportunity for the audience to engage in open and honest conversations about menopause.

Who:

Our brilliant head of speaking engagements, Eva, is an accredited exercise physiologist with a Masters’s in both Women’s Health Medicine and Reproductive Medicine. Eva has a wealth of knowledge on menstrual and reproductive health and loves sharing this knowledge with audiences in culturally safe and engaging ways.

This session will be MC’d by the amazing Libby Trainor Parker. Libby is a comedian, author, cabaret tragic, teacher, radio presenter, journalist and cat parent. She has many strings to her bow and no idea how to play violin. Libby has won awards for her work in arts, education and health advocacy, particularly in endometriosis and women’s (AFAB) health. Her five star reviewed, sell-out shows aim to empower, entertain and tickle your funny bones. Libby runs Endo Support SA, was a Director on the Board of Pelvic Pain Foundation Australia, is an affiliate member of Australian Coalition for Endometriosis (ACE), co-wrote the national schools program PPEP Talk (Periods, Pain & Endometriosis Program) and has co-authored and worked on committees for various endo research projects.

Where:

TABOO is hosting this education workshop at the Minor Works Community Centre in the ‘Gallery’ space. The space is on the bottom floor and is wheelchair accessible, dog assistance friendly and has an accessible bathroom.

This workshop is being held on unceded Kaurna Country. TABOO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, and pays respect to Elders past, present and future.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Gabby Low at gabby@tabooau.co

Register for this free education workshop. We are looking forward to seeing you!

Online: An integrative approach to menstrual dysfunction
2025-03-18 13:45 - 14:45 (Australia/Sydney)
Endometriosis Awareness Month Event

Join Adrian Adams (Nutritionist & Naturopath), Dr Penny Caldicott (Integrative GP) and Sophia Shippam (Incontinence & Pelvic Health Physio) on Instagram LIVE to discuss an integrative approach to menstrual dysfunction.

Adrian Adams & Dr Penny Caldicott Fugen Health

Sophia Shippam Dahlia Pelvic Physio

Online: Know endo webinar #12: Complementary therapies for menopause - what is the evidence?
2025-03-17 19:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Sydney)
Join us for a free, live webinar on Monday, 17 March, 2025 at 7pm AEDT presented by the Julia Argyrou Endometriosis Centre at Epworth.Complementary therapies for menopause – what is the evidence?

A discussion of the evidence for complementary therapies used in management of the symptoms of menopause.

Dr Tamara Nation will guide a discussion focused on:

hormonal changes that occur during menopause

symptoms that can be experienced during menopause

evidence base for complementary therapies suggested for menopause.

About the presenter

Dr. Tamara Nation is a highly skilled general practitioner with a deep commitment to holistic and integrative medicine. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and is recognised as having extended skills in Integrative Medicine. Dr. Nation specializes in providing personalised, patient-centered care that blends conventional and evidence-based natural therapies. Her approach is grounded in the belief that good health is essential for a fulfilled life, and that each individual’s health journey is unique. Dr Tamara Nation has a special interest in women’s health, particularly menopause and perimenopause.

She is a member of the Australian Menopause Society, is an educator and examiner for the RACGP and was awarded the 2021 Brighthope Scholarship for Environmental and Nutritional Medicine. With a passion for integrating traditional, lifestyle, and complementary medicine, she is dedicated to helping individuals take control of their health through holistic, innovative care.

Qualifications

• MBBS (University of Melbourne)

• Fellow of Royal College General Practitioners

• Recognition of Extended Skills in Integrative Medicine, RACGP

• PhD (Dept Paediatrics, University of Melbourne)

• Sexual and Reproductive Health certificate (Family Planning Victoria)

• Ante-natal shared-care provider (Mercy Hospital for women)

• Bio-Balance training

• Fellowship Australian College of Environmental and Nutritional Medicine

• TGA approved Authorised Prescriber Medicinal Cannabis

Central Coast NSW: Yoga for Endometriosis
2025-03-12 18:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Dahlia Pelvic Physio, 2/128 Wyong Road, Killarney Vale, 2261, Australia
Endometriosis Awareness Month Event

Bookings are now open for our Yoga for Endometriosis class 🧘🏻‍♀️

This is a free event at dahlia.pelvic.physio for those with endometriosis +/- adenomyosis.

Come and join Harmony, a yoga and fitness instructor with a lived experience of endometriosis, as she gently guides you through a Yin yoga and dynamic stretching class.

Limited spaces available, book via our website > online bookings > groups 🌸

Adelaide: Understanding Painful Periods Workshop with TABOO
2025-03-12 17:30 - 18:30 (Australia/Adelaide) | Minor Works Building Community Centre, 22 Stamford Court, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
Endometriosis Awareness Month Event

TABOO is partnering with the City of Adelaide Council to make menstrual health education more accessible in the community.

Join TABOO Period Products for a free education workshop open to anyone in Adelaide who wants to learn more about the signs and symptoms of both healthy and abnormal menstrual cycles.

What:

This workshop is designed to help you better understand period pain. It will cover what normal period symptoms are, and how to recognise abnormal signs and symptoms associated with abnormal periods, including symptoms of Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Amenorrhea. The workshop will dive further into exercises for painful periods, phase-based exercises and assist you in understanding the unique hormonal pattern of each menstrual cycle phase. You will walk away with local resources, including free period products and trusted resources for additional menstrual health information.

Key Takeaways:

Improved understanding of normal and abnormal signs and symptoms of a menstrual cycle to make informed choices about your health.

An insight into Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Amenorrhea

An opportunity for the audience to engage in open and honest conversations about abnormal menstrual pain.

Who:

TABOO’s brilliant head of speaking engagements, Eva, is an accredited exercise physiologist with a Masters’s in both Women’s Health Medicine and Reproductive Medicine. Eva has a wealth of knowledge on menstrual and reproductive health and loves sharing this knowledge with audiences in culturally safe and engaging ways.

This session will be MC’d by the amazing Libby Trainor Parker. Libby is a comedian, author, cabaret tragic, teacher, radio presenter, journalist and cat parent. She has many strings to her bow and no idea how to play violin. Libby has won awards for her work in arts, education and health advocacy, particularly in endometriosis and women’s (AFAB) health. Her five star reviewed, sell-out shows aim to empower, entertain and tickle your funny bones. Libby runs Endo Support SA, was a Director on the Board of Pelvic Pain Foundation Australia, is an affiliate member of Australian Coalition for Endometriosis (ACE), co-wrote the national schools program PPEP Talk (Periods, Pain & Endometriosis Program) and has co-authored and worked on committees for various endo research projects.

Where:

TABOO is hosting this education workshop at the Minor Works Community Centre in the ‘Gallery’ space. The space is on the bottom floor and is wheelchair accessible, dog assistance friendly and has an accessible bathroom. This workshop is being held on unceded Kaurna Country. TABOO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, and pays respect to Elders past, present and future.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Gabby Low at gabby@tabooau.co

Register for this free education workshop. We are looking forward to seeing you!

Central Coast NSW: The Yellow Circle
2025-03-09 10:00 - 23:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Dahlia Pelvic Physio, 2/128 Wyong Road, Killarney Vale, 2261, Australia
Endometriosis Awareness Month Event

Come and join us at Dahlia Pelvic Physio to connect with others who have endometriosis +/- adenomyosis.

Living with persistent pelvic pain can be incredibly isolating, even when surrounded by well meaning friends and family.

The Yellow Circle has been developed to bring together those who have Endometriosis and Adenomyosis on the Central Coast NSW for a sense of understanding and camaraderie.

At this free event enjoy some light refreshments, fun games and guided discussion, as well as free time to meet others with persistent pelvic pain who are local to the Central Coast NSW.

Mt Barker SA: Endometriosis Support Group Topic: Body Image
2025-03-05 18:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Adelaide) | Mount Barker Community Centre, 3 Dumas Street, Mount Barker, SA, 5251, Australia
Endometriosis Awareness Month Event

Join us at this free Endometriosis support group at Mt Barker Community Centre, South Australia.

We will be joined by guest speaker Dr Mia Pellizzer who will speak on the topic of Body Image impacts of Endometriosis. Mia joins us from the Flinders University College of Education, Psychology & Social Work. Facilitated by Emily Pennell, counsellor and behaviour therapist, the endo support group will also include:

Catch up and support for people experiencing endometriosis

Advice and techniques to support mind and body

Opportunities to let us know what you hope to get out of the group

Share your experiences, ask questions and connect with others

Emily’s a qualified Psychotherapist and Behaviour Therapist offering counselling and therapy support for members of the local community. For the past few years Emily has been successfully using many techniques including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to assist those diagnosed with Endometriosis. Emily is an experienced group facilitator who is passionate about supporting others. A Endo Warrior herself, Emily was diagnosed 20 years ago and is still actively struggling with this disease!

Format of the session:

6pm – 6.45pm Guest presentation by Dr Mia Pellizzer including questions

6.45 – 7.30pm Group discussion and support

Holder ACT: Understanding Pelvic Pain, Period Pain and Endometriosis
2025-03-05 17:30 - 18:30 (Australia/Darwin) | Galilee School Holder Campus, 172 Dixon Drive, Holder, ACT, 2611, Australia
Endometriosis Awareness Month Event

Galilee School invites you to a free health talk on understanding severe period pain, pelvic pain and endometriosis hosted by PPEP Talk®.

This free evening session for parents, families and carers, offers an overview of what students have learned and practical strategies to help support your child in managing period pain, pelvic pain, and endometriosis.

When: 5.30 – 6.30pm, Wednesday 5 March 2025

Where: Galilee School, Holder Campus, 172 Dixon Drive, Holder.

How this free session can help you

De-mystifies period pain, pelvic pain and endometriosis.

Helps those who experience pelvic pain to understand their pain and manage it effectively.

Helps friends, family and partners to understand what people with pelvic pain go through and how best to support them.

Provides pain management strategies and ways to cope.

Explains when and where to go for extra help.

Did you know?

1 in 4 people assigned female at birth are missing school, work and social activities due to severe period pain.

1 in 7 people assigned female at birth have endometriosis.

1 in 12 people assigned male at birth experience period pain.

For more information

About booking: contact Heidii Burgess, School Wellbeing Engagement Officer, on 0418 060 812 or heidii.burgess@commsatwork.org

About topic: contact Lauren McTavish on 0407 245 907 or ppeptalknsw@pelvicpain.org.au

Online: Complementary Medicine Conversations
2025-03-04 19:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Sydney)
Endometriosis Awareness Month Event

Join women’s health experts Associate Professor Mike Armour, Dr Orit Holtzman and Danielle Howe as they discuss the latest research around treating and supporting people with endometriosis, with a complementary and integrative medicine lens.

This public webinar is designed for people with endometriosis and anyone who supports them, including family, friends and health professionals.

We will

cover the latest research on the effectiveness of acupuncture for endometriosis

discuss the role that medicinal cannabis might play in reducing endometriosis symptoms

unveil our endometriosis support policy for workplaces – Endo@Work

discuss how we are implementing this at Western Sydney University via the Endo@Western initiative.

The university is home to NICM, Australia’s leader in integrative and complementary medicine research and policy. Our Institute conducts research that advances our knowledge and understanding of traditional and complementary medicine and promotes evidence-based integrative healthcare, in alignment with the World Health Organisation’s Traditional Medicine strategy.

Speaker bios:

Associate Professor Mike Armour is the Director of Research and an Associate Professor in reproductive health at NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, where he is currently running several clinical trials on endometriosis, menstrual health and complementary medicine. Mike is heavily involved in research and treatment of endometriosis, and he was the invited complementary medicine expert on the endometriosis expert working group (EEWG) for the Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) that developed the first Australian guidelines for Endometriosis, released in January 2021. Mike is also a World Endometriosis Society Ambassador, Academic lead of the Menstrual Cycle Research Network (MCRN) at Western Sydney University, and Chair of the Australasian Interdisciplinary Researchers in Endometriosis (AIRE).

Dr Orit Holtzman (MBBS, PhD Neuroscience) is the Co-founder and Director of Leura Wellness where she practices functional medicine with a focus on cannabinoid medicine. She is also the Co-Founder and President of the Australian and New Zealand College of Cannabinoid Practitioners (ANZCCP) and an Adjunct fellow at NICM. Dr Holtzman is one of Australia’s most experienced authorised prescribers and educators and the 2024 Cannabiz Prescribing Healthcare Practitioner of the Year award winner. Apart from her clinical practice, she is passionate about advancing medical education and research in the field of cannabinoid medicine.

Danielle (Dani) Howe is a third-year PhD candidate at NICM Health Research Institute. Her research co-designs and evaluates guidelines, processes and educational initiatives to foster inclusive Australian workplaces for people with endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain. Danielle holds a Master of Science from the University of Edinburgh in Global Health and Public policy and a Bachelor of Science from Dalhousie University. Dani has nearly a decade of industry experience in community development working in monitoring and evaluation across Canada, UK, Australia, The Gambia, Sierra Leonne, Togo, Zambia, Palestine, Bangladesh. Through her research, Dani hopes to improve menstrual literacy and health and wellbeing outcomes for people with reproductive and chronic health conditions. She aims to explore how gender-related health inequities intersect aspects of our lives and systemically reinforce gender inequity.

Moderated by Stephanie Bedo, an award-winning health journalist and media professional with 20 years of experience working with researchers and scientists to communicate the latest advances in healthcare, leading to impactful change. Steph holds a Bachelor of Journalism from Bond University and is NICM’s media and marketing manager.
