Mission and Aims

MISSION – The mission of The Australian Thyroid Foundation Ltd (ATF) is to offer support, information and education to members and their families through the many services provided by The ATF and raise awareness about health consequences of iodine deficiency and the benefits of good thyroid health

AIMS AND VISIONS:

Prevention

Education

Continual Upgrade of ATF Member Services

Awareness of the Benefit and Importance of Achieving Good Thyroid Health

• Through an Australia-wide educational program, jointly working with selected sponsors/partners to educate the community about the benefits of good thyroid health with proper diagnosis, treatments and medications
• Raise awareness to help overcome iodine deficiency through awareness and education of the importance of iodine enriched food choices and ways to achieve adequate iodine levels through different life stages
• To co-operate and collaborate with healthcare professionals in supporting and treating patients with thyroid disorders
• To lobby governments for funding and support to help increase awareness of thyroid disorders and iodine deficiency