Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia

Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia The Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia is a not-for-profit organisation formed to build a healthier quality of life of people with pelvic pain.

We are delighted to welcome Mel Cohen to the Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia Board as our newest Director.Mel is a N...
11/06/2026

We are delighted to welcome Mel Cohen to the Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia Board as our newest Director.

Mel is a Nurse Practitioner specialising in persistent pelvic pain care at the Tess Cramond Pain and Research Centre, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. She brings extensive experience across multidisciplinary pain management, women’s health, clinical leadership and service development in both Australia and the UK.

With a strong commitment to improving education, advocacy and access to evidence-based, trauma-informed care, Mel is passionate about creating better healthcare experiences and outcomes for people living with pelvic pain. Her expertise in multidisciplinary collaboration, service innovation and digital health will be a valuable asset as we continue to advance our mission.

Please join us in welcoming Mel to the PPFA Board. We look forward to the knowledge, leadership and perspective she will bring to our organisation.

⏰ Last chance to apply!Expressions of Interest for the PPFA Translational Innovation Research Fund close today at 5:00pm...
08/06/2026

⏰ Last chance to apply!

Expressions of Interest for the PPFA Translational Innovation Research Fund close today at 5:00pm AEST (8 June).

This funding opportunity supports innovative research that can translate into real-world improvements in pelvic pain and endometriosis care.

If you're a researcher, clinician, or collaborative team with an idea that could make a meaningful impact, submit your EOI before the deadline.

🔗 Apply now:
https://www.pelvicpain.org.au/eoi-research-application

We’re hiring at the Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia!PPFA is growing, and we’re looking for passionate, purpose-drive...
05/06/2026

We’re hiring at the Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia!

PPFA is growing, and we’re looking for passionate, purpose-driven people to join our small national team working to improve outcomes for people affected by pelvic pain.

We currently have part-time, Brisbane-based remote opportunities open, including:

Marketing and Social Media Manager
Help grow PPFA’s reach through powerful storytelling, digital content, campaigns, social media, email and community engagement.

Fundraising and Business Development Manager
Help build partnerships, funding pathways and long-term support for education, advocacy, research and improved care.

These roles are ideal for people who care deeply about health advocacy, education, social impact and creating meaningful change.

At PPFA, our work supports earlier recognition of pelvic pain, better access to information and care, and stronger outcomes for people across Australia.

View and apply via SEEK:

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Please share with anyone in your network who may be a great fit.

Drumroll please 🥁🥁🥁🥁.... the Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia is partnering with the in an exciting new chapter of g...
03/06/2026

Drumroll please 🥁🥁🥁🥁.... the Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia is partnering with the in an exciting new chapter of growth and impact.
The Sisterhood Foundation proudly supports charities focused on improving the lives of women and girls, and we’re honoured to be joining their charity partner portfolio. This investment will help strengthen our fundraising, marketing and business development capability so we can grow our reach, deepen our impact, and build an even stronger future for the communities we serve through initiatives like our health professional education and
We are proud to be partnering with an organisation that shares our commitment to meaningful, lasting change.
This is a major milestone for the Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia — and we’re only just getting started. 🎉🥳🎊

💡 Could your idea change the future of pelvic pain care?The Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia Translational Innovation...
03/06/2026

💡 Could your idea change the future of pelvic pain care?

The Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia Translational Innovation Research Fund (TIRF) is now accepting Expressions of Interest, with $1.15 million available to support innovative projects that have the potential to improve diagnosis, treatment, education, service delivery, and outcomes for people living with pelvic pain.

Grants of $15,000–$150,000 are available, and we're excited to announce that eligibility has now been expanded beyond AHPRA-registered clinicians to include researchers, innovators, academics, health professionals, and multidisciplinary teams who can demonstrate meaningful impact.

We're particularly interested in projects that move beyond theory and have a clear pathway to real-world implementation and patient benefit.

Not sure if your project is the right fit? Review the EOI form to understand the priorities and types of translational research PPFA is looking to support. We're looking for NEW and DIFFERENT.

📅 EOIs close 8 June 2026
💰 Grants from $15,000–$150,000
🔬 Total funding pool: $1.15 million

Together, we can accelerate innovation and improve outcomes for people living with pelvic pain.

🚨 Breaking News from PPFA's Translational Innovation Research Fund (TIRF) - expanded to include non-AHPRA registered app...
02/06/2026

🚨 Breaking News from PPFA's Translational Innovation Research Fund (TIRF) - expanded to include non-AHPRA registered applicants!

Join A/Prof Susan Evans at the PPFA Annual Seminar as she shares insights into PPFA's new Translational Innovation Research Fund, a $1.15 million investment designed to accelerate innovation and improve outcomes for people living with pelvic pain.

Importantly, the Fund has now been expanded beyond AHPRA-registered clinicians and is open to all disciplines capable of delivering meaningful change in pelvic pain treatment, care, diagnosis, education, or service delivery.

If you're considering applying, we encourage you to review the Expression of Interest (EOI) form, which provides valuable insight into the types of projects and translational research priorities the Fund is seeking to support.

⏰ EOIs close 8 June 2026

Hear directly from Susan about the vision behind the Fund, its formulation, the opportunities it presents, and how innovative ideas can be translated into real-world improvements for people experiencing pelvic pain.

📍 PPFA Annual Seminar: Advancing Pelvic Pain Care – Diagnosis, Complexity and Clinical Practice
📅 Saturday 22 August 2026
📍 Emporium Hotel, South Brisbane

31/05/2026

🚨 **Registrations are closing today for tonight's CPD education session with Laura Grace.**

**Perfectionism in Pelvic Pain: Understanding overdoing, rigidity, and the pressure to get it right**
📅 Tonight | Monday 1 June 2026
⏰ 7:00pm AEDT

Pelvic pain is often shaped by more than symptoms alone. For many people, perfectionism, self-criticism, overdoing, shame, identity, trauma, and the invisible load of chronic illness can influence how pain is experienced, managed, and communicated.

Join psychologist and founder of **Ash & Bloom: Pelvic Health Collaborative**, **Laura Grace**, as she explores the emotional, behavioural, and nervous system impacts of persistent pelvic pain, with a focus on how clinicians can better recognise and respond to patterns of overdoing, rigidity, and pressure to “get it right”.

This practical session will help health professionals deepen their understanding of the psychological and relational aspects of pelvic pain and support more compassionate, person-centred care.

⏳ **Registrations close today. Secure your place now.**

Here’s a tightened final version:Pelvic Pain Awareness Month reminds us that better outcomes require care that matches c...
31/05/2026

Here’s a tightened final version:

Pelvic Pain Awareness Month reminds us that better outcomes require care that matches complexity.

When clinical understanding aligns with lived experience, care improves.

Pelvic pain is not limited to one group. It affects:
• women
• men
• adolescents and young people

And it often presents differently across individuals — shaped by biology, age, and lived experience.

Despite this, care is too often designed around a narrow patient profile.

For clinicians, this is a reminder to:
• recognise the diversity of presentations
• consider pelvic pain across all patient groups
• ensure care is inclusive, accessible, and appropriate

At the Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia, we are here to support everyone affected by pelvic pain.

Because effective care starts with recognising who it affects.

Tasmanian Psychologist, Bernadette Smith, is the President of and is passionate about better health outcomes for people...
29/05/2026

Tasmanian Psychologist, Bernadette Smith, is the President of and is passionate about better health outcomes for people with pelvic pain.

Pelvic pain rarely exists in isolation.Bladder, bowel, musculoskeletal and mental health symptoms can all overlap — whic...
26/05/2026

Pelvic pain rarely exists in isolation.

Bladder, bowel, musculoskeletal and mental health symptoms can all overlap — which is why integrated, multidisciplinary care matters.

This Pelvic Pain Awareness Month, we’re highlighting the need for comprehensive, trauma-informed care that treats the whole person, not just one symptom. Your pain is real, we believe you.

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