Australian Endometriosis Foundation

​The Australian Endometriosis Foundation (AEF) is a charity dedicated to transforming the lives of young Australians affected by endometriosis, providing them with an in-person community through the provision of evidence-based programs and resources. At the AEF, we ensure that no young person faces endometriosis alone.

Endometriosis is a chronic condition affecting approximately 1 in 9 Australian women, often leading chronic pain, fatigue, heavy menstrual bleeding, bladder and/or bowel dysfunction, and infertility. Economically, it imposes a significant burden, with estimates suggesting an annual cost of $9.7 billion to Australian society, primarily due to lost productivity. Despite its prevalence, endometriosis remains underfunded and under-researched.

Current Priorities:
– Expanded support – By 2025, the AEF will have helped 5000 young people cope with the immense challenges of endometriosis while also increasing our reach amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQI+ community as well as culturally and linguistically diverse young people.

– Leading service models – AEF led service models, like Everyone for Endometriosis, will continue to develop and evolve, inspiring changes in youth specific psychosocial support and in improving young people’s wellbeing.

– Powerful partnerships – The AEF will apply our strong organisational capability to build powerful partnerships with other charities and corporate businesses in a way that enhances the missions of all organisations and streamlines costs for the partners involved.

Financial support allows AEF to expand its programs across Australia, ensuring no young person goes through endometriosis alone.

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