Australian Thyroid Foundation

Today is World Thyroid Day! thyroidfoundation.org.au/Do-I-have-a-Th… #worldthyroidday #thyroid #thyroidhealth #thyroidfoundation #thyroidaustralia #WTD

Check out CEO Beverley Garside OAM speaking about everything Thyroid including the very important Heel Prick Test for Newborn babies on The Monday Drive with Alan Field eastsidefm.org/podcast/beverl…

Prof Creswell Eastman AO discuss key points for those who live with a thyroid disease. Head over to our Facebook page to tune in - facebook.com/austhyroidfdn

New post alert - Head to our Facebook page to check out our latest post discussing Thyroid disease and pregnancy.

New post alert on our Facebook page, head over now to check it out. facebook.com/austhyroidfdn

Today is Gold Bow Day, buy any gold bow merchandise to help us continuing to support the many Australians who are diagnosed with a Thyroid disorder each and every year. Visit our website for all merchandise and member benefits thyroidfoundation.org.au

It's almost EOFY, & the ATF needs your support to continue to help the 1 in 10 who will be diagnosed during their lifetime. Donations large or small or Will Bequest will make a difference and will ensure we continue and improve our services: thyroidfoundation.org.au/Donate #tax #thyroid

POST-FEDERAL BUDGET RESPONSE: AUSTRALIAN THYROID FOUNDATION 1 million Australians with undiagnosed thyroid disorders remain at risk of irreparable damage At the Post Budget Breakfast hosted by AIPS and Medicines Australia, the Honourable Mark Butler MP, Minister for Health and Aged Care spoke about the health priorities of the Federal Budget 2024-25. As with all Federal Budgets, there is a submission process to lodge requests by January of each year. For the Federal Budget this year, there were 788 submissions lodged, one of which was by the Australian Thyroid Foundation @austhyroidfdn (ATF). The ATF is a national not-for-profit organisation with charity status aimed at patients and the healthcare community.  The ATF’s focus is to support and educate its member base and promote our Good Thyroid Health Messaging throughout the Australian Community. Australian Thyroid Foundation, CEO Beverley Garside attending the breakfast gave her response to the Federal Budget and the Foundation’s pre-budget submission, which was not granted. The 3 requests for funding were for, 1. Education tool kit for health care professionals, to use during patient presentations 2. Broad media campaign aimed at young families moving away from standard dietary choices and awareness about the importance of iodine and thyroid health 3. Dietary book for senior Australians with an iodine slant to improve health outcomes, with healthy living choices. According to the Australia Thyroid Foundation, over 1 million Australians are living with an undiagnosed thyroid disorder. These disorders can affect children, pregnant women, families and the elderly.

The latest health target to pay attention to? Your iodine intake. Dietitian Susie Burrell explains why it's so important. bodyandsoul.com.au/nutrition/heal… Susie Burrell - ATF Medical Advisor, Dietitian and Nutritionist. #thyroid #iodine #diet #nutrition #health #ThyroidAwarenessMonth

Thyroid Disorders affect all Australians of all age groups and demographics. Diagnosis of a thyroid disorder depends on thyroid function pathology testing. Be thyroid aware. Get tested. @austhyroidfdn

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It's May, and it's #ThyroidAwarenessMonth. This year we are continuing our efforts to raise awareness about the importance of #iodine in our diet. Iodine is needed to make essential thyroid hormones, as well as brain and bone development during pregnancy and early childhood.

Thyroid pathology testing is an essential element of diagnosing and managing thyroid disorders. You can add your voice to this appeal at the following link: keeppathologybulkbilled.com.au

Many #ThyroidDisorders are managed with medication; in some instances #surgery may be necessary. ATF highly recommends consulting an #EndocrineSurgeon for any thyroid related surgery endocrinesurgeons.org.au @ANZESx #thyroid #surgery #thyroidhealth #ATF #t=0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">vimeo.com/848346934/df7d…

If hyperthyroid, avoid certain foods/medications, eg cough/cold preparations with pseudoephedrine. As an ATF member you have access to a complete list on the website. #thyroid

If on Levothyroxine & feeling sluggish as the weather cools down in Southern Oz, have your thyroid function tested. It may need adjusting. #ThyroidDisorders #levothyroxine #thyroid

Want to make a difference in the lives of Australians living with thyroid disorders & help raise awareness about the importance of thyroid health in the community? Get involved and/or join the ATF Executive Committee! Contact us info@thryoidfoundation.org.au to organise a chat.

Australian Thyroid Foundation calls on Government to give HCPs toolkits to treat thyroid health In 2021, the Australian Thyroid Foundation @austhyroidfdn released analysis to show, well over 1 million Australian are living with an undiagnosed thyroid disorder, including thyroid cancer, lower IQs, lifelong disability, and a causal or possible contributory factor – in the development of other neurological disorders such as ADHD and autism. Some of the challenges for diagnosis and treatment can be addressed by producing material for health care practitioners during patient presentations. ‘Recent statistics show well over 1 million Australians are living with an undiagnosed thyroid disorder, awareness and testing can prevent unwarranted outcomes for mothers and their babies’ says ATF CEO Beverley Garside OAM Australia has been labelled by the World Health Organisation (@WHO) as being iodine deficient, and evidenced in research in 2005-06 by Westmead Hospital and Sydney University (see 1 below) The World Health Organisation states iodine deficiency during pregnancy and early infancy –the first 1000 days of life when development of the human brain is so critical – is the commonest global cause of preventable intellectual disability (see 2 below) Thyroid Disorders affect all Australians of all age groups and demographics. Awareness is the key to ensuring the public and healthcare professionals do not overlook a thyroid disorder which could be affecting health and wellbeing. - 1 in 10 Australians will be affected by some form of thyroid disorder - 7 of the 10 are women - Over 1 million Australians are undiagnosed - 60,000 Australians are diagnosed each year - Thyroid Cancer is increasing, affecting younger Australians - Iodine Deficiency & Thyroid Disorders affect pregnancy outcomes for women of childbearing years. As a Not-For-Profit health charity, The Australian Thyroid Foundation Ltd (ATF) mission is to offer information, education, advocacy and support to members and their families, using services provided by ATF and raise much needed awareness throughout Australia about the consequences of thyroid disease and iodine deficiency and the benefits of achieving good thyroid health. In recent years ATF has launched campaigns aimed at reaching a number of patient types requiring treatment for the thyroid gland and thyroid hormone production. These have created some level of awareness within the public and health care professionals (HCPs). The Australian Thyroid Foundation has lodged a Pre-Budget Submission for the Federal Budget 2024-25 to counter increasing misinformation on social media creating dietary deficiencies such as an increasing number of young women, who are planning pregnancy or already pregnant opting for plant based milks such almond, soy or oat milk coffee as an alternative to standard cow’s milk, which is a source of iodine and alternate milks do not include. Australian Health Journal @AUHealthJournal spoke with endocrinologist, Adj. Prof. Duncan Topliss AM, a Medical Advisory Board Member at The Australian Thyroid Foundation Ltd, about issues raised in the submission. References 1. Evidence for iodine deficiency in the Australian population was derived from a national study on Australian schoolchildren in 2003-2004 in which the ATF actively participated with a large group of Australian clinical researchers. The outcome was the implementation of the mandatory iodine fortification of all salt used in the baking of bread and bread products in Australia and New Zealand. 2. Multiple studies undertaken on pregnant women have revealed that iodine intake in at least 50% of pregnancies in Australia is deficient, despite the addition of iodised salt to bread, putting the next generation of Australian children at risk of neuro-developmental disorders and lower IQ.