WHAT IS POSAA?
The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Association of Australia Inc (POSAA) was formed in 1998. It is a national support and advocacy group for PCOS women, their partners and families.
HOW POSAA OPERATES
It is overseen and run by the national committee, together with state delegates. All members are volunteers; and as such juggle full-time jobs, family responsibilities and POSAA commitments.
CORE 5 YEAR GOALS
Reach out to 7 out of 10 women with PCOS.
Make contact with all health professionals that are accessible by PCOS women.
Partner with responsible companies committed to helping women with PCOS.
Collect a national database of GPs, OBGYNs and Alternative Medicine Professionals.
Increase support for academic and professional research into PCOS.
Increase the membership to 5,000.
VISION
All women with PCOS have access to fast, appropriate care, support and treatment.
MISSION
To empower women with PCOS, and to work towards a future without PCOS through awareness, education, support, and research.
VALUES
Put the interests of people with PCOS at the forefront of our work
Recognise and respect the diversity of all women with PCOS
To be the best source of information on PCOS.
To help people to help themselves.
To be open, ethical, honest and accountable.
PRIORITIES
POSAA has a number of priorities. These priorities are detailed below:
AREA |
STRATEGY |
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Awareness |
Raising awareness of the prevalence and seriousness of PCOS with medical professionals, government and the media. |
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Education |
Develop and implement nationwide * Guidelines for PCOS diagnosis for all doctors * Guidelines for PCOS treatment Develop healthier individuals and communities through promoting evidence based strategies to manage and maintain optimum health. |
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Support |
Support and empower women with PCOS. Challenge negative stereotypes surrounding the symptoms of PCOS |
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Research |
Lobby for increased funding for and greater priority given to PCOS research across the spectrum of the disease with the ultimate aim of one day finding a cure. |