Who we are
The Australian Thyroid Foundation Ltd. (ATF) was founded in 1995 by a small group of people, all with thyroid conditions, who wanted to provide a support and education service to members and their families.
The ATF is a national not-for-profit organisation which provides many support services for it's members and their families and is focused on educating the Australia public about the importance of good thyroid health.
The ATF is a company limited by guarantee under Australian law. The organisation is headed by company directors and committee who are all members of the organisation and are responsible for the day to day running of company business under the company constitution. The directors of the company are responsible to the Australian Taxation Office ATO and the Australian Securities and Investment Commission ASIC.
The ATF is income tax exempt and is also a deductible gift recipient with the ATO. Donations over $2.00 are tax deductible under Australian taxation regulations.
The ATF is proud to have Professor Creswell Eastman AM as its Patron and Chief Medical Advisor
The ATF is a member of Thyroid Federation International (TFI), a worldwide organisation dedicated to global action of thyroid related issues.
The ATF is also a proud member of The Association of Genetic Support of Australasia.



