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Welcome and thank you for visiting the Australian Thyroid Foundation's Website. We are here to help you understand the many aspects of thyroid disorders with information provided by Australia's peak thyroid patient organisation.
The ATF is a national member-based organisation, with every cent of membership fees and donations going towards supporting and educating members and the general public on the importance of Good Thyroid Health.
The ATF is a registered charity, not-for-profit organisation which is run solely by volunteers who give their time to provide members with many benefits and services.
Please consider joining The ATF. Find out how the ATF can help you and read about the benefits of membership here or download a membership form here.
If you would like to make a donation, please download a Donation Form here .
Donations over $2 are tax deductible.
Your support is greatly appreciated.
Thank you and we hope you enjoy the visit to our website.
Latest News and Events
Bree Amer launches Thyroid Awareness Week 2008
Bree Amer, Ambassador to The Australian Thyroid Foundation, was joined by Beverley Garside, ATF President, students and staff from St. Monica’s College, Epping Campus in Melbourne Victoria, to launch Thyroid Awareness Week 2008 on Thursday 29th May.
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Thyroid Awareness Week 2008
If you are considering pregnancy, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, adequate iodine intake is essential for the brain development of your baby.
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Thyroid cancer increase in NSW
Alarming statistics gathered by the Cancer Institute NSW show thyroid cancer is increasing in NSW. Diagnosis of the disease in women has increased by 84 percent and 40 per cent in men.
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Taking animal thyroid extract: Is it worth the risk?
20 per cent of T3 in the body comes directly from the thyroid and the remaining 80 per cent comes from the breakdown of T4.
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Become a Big Breakfast Host
The ATF is offering you the opportunity to host your own Big Breakfast to help raise awareness of the importance of iodine to support "good thyroid health"
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Sarah Murdoch endorses The ATF
The ATF is delighted to receive an endorsement from Sarah Murdoch. Sarah was diagnosed with thyroid disease in 2004, after having difficulty falling pregnant.
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Notice of Annual General Meeting
ATF members are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of The Australian Thyroid Foundation Ltd. The meeting will be held on Saturday 8th December 2007.
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New office for The ATF
The ATF head office has outgrown its office space at Westmead Hospital and has now found a new office in Gladesville.
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Thyrogen listed on PBS
The ATF is thrilled to advise that as of August 1st 2007, Thyrogen (thyrotropin alfa-rch) will be Authority listed on the PBS for the post-thyroidectomy remnant ablation indication.
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