About QENDO
Since our inauguration in August 1988 we have been committed to making a difference in the lives of those living with endometriosis.
As of 2019, we expanded that support to include those affected by adenomyosis, PCOS and infertility, due to noticing the strong link between the conditions, and having many people within our community affected by both endometriosis and adenomyosis, or PCOS.
QENDO was instrumental in championing the development of the National Action Plan for Endometriosis, launched in 2019. We continue to advise the Department of Health and Endometriosis Secretariat on the action plan and impact of our members.
QENDO provides support, education and awareness for any one affected by endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS or infertility across Australia and New Zealand. We have the world’s only established support line for endo, adeno, PCOS and infertilty, and offer face to face support groups, known as ‘QENDOMeets’, now expanding over 21 locations.
In 2019, we saw the launch of our PEACHY KEEN bedding and pyjama range, and all proceeds from this range go directly back into assisting us to provide our programs, resources and services. We also launched our Pilot Schools Program in 2019, visiting ten Queensland high schools. Education is important to us, and ensuring the next generation has the tools, resources and knowledge to be empowered about their health is a priority of QENDO’s.
In 2020 we launched the first FREE app for endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS, pelvic pain and infertility, developed by the community for the community and is currently available for download in Australia and New Zealand. With over 4,000 downloads in the first few hours, our QENDO App reached the top 10 health and fitness apps within the Australian and New Zealand App store!
In 2022 we welcomed a board of directors to QENDO, they are working hard to develop a Strategic Plan that will see us through for the next 3-5 years. With our ever growing team we are also hoping to complete a volunteer drive this year.
In April of 2022, QENDO was delighted to hear that $58million in the federal budget for 2022-2023 would go towards Endometriosis. This is the largest investment in endometriosis to date and QENDO is proud to share this with many other organisations. As a collective, we advocated and worked endlessly for this funding and look forward to seeing what can be done with the funding.
We have also developed a number of relationships and work closely with research facilities and organisations with similar values, goals and objectives to ours. We are passionate about support, education, awareness and championing research.
We are QENDO
Mission
Our mission is to support anyone affected by endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS or pelvic pain. We are passionate about empowering them and their support networks through support, education, awareness and championing research to ensure they feel informed, supported and able to manage their condition.
QENDO History
FIND BELOW A BOOKLET ON THE FIRST 20 YEARS OF THE ENDOMETRIOSIS ASSOCIATION (QLD) INC