National Action Plan for Endometriosis

Endometriosis Australia and NAPE

Our work to raise awareness and understanding of endometriosis helped lead to the creation of Australia’s first National Action Plan for Endometriosis (NAPE).

This milestone builds on our earlier efforts in 2017, which led to Australia’s first parliamentary discussion on endometriosis.

The plan aims included:

• Raising awareness and education
• Improving diagnosis
• Enhancing clinical treatment and care
• Promoting funding and research

Even though awareness has grown, many people still misunderstand endometriosis. Around 1 in 7 (14%) Australian women, girls, and those presumed female at birth (PFAB) are diagnosed with endometriosis by the time they reach ages 44-49.  Importantly, endometriosis can continue to affect people long after pregnancy, hysterectomy and menopause.

Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2023). Endometriosis in Australia 2023. Australian Government. https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/chronic-disease/endometriosis-in-australia-2023