The Australian Thyroid Foundation Ltd

The EOFY is fast approaching, and the Australian Thyroid Foundation (ATF) needs your support to continue to help you and future generations who may be living with an undiagnosed thyroid disorder. Statistics show 1 in 10 will be diagnosed during their lifetime. As there is well over 1 million Australians living with an undiagnosed thyroid disorder, the ATF needs to increase our services and awareness programs nationally to reach out and help improve patient outcomes. Education and resources for GPs and Healthcare Professionals are essential. Patients visit a GP to determine a diagnosis, so it is important GPs have the best resources to diagnose and treat a thyroid disorder. Once a diagnosis has been made, patients need the best support services and information during their thyroid journey, as you will know, if you have been diagnosed with a thyroid disorder. Thyroid Disorders can affect individual patients differently and as the Australian thyroid patient authority, the ATF need help to continue and greatly appreciate your support to do so. Please consider how you can help us to help you and others. Donations large or small or a Will Bequest will make a difference and will ensure we continue and improve our services: https://lnkd.in/d7mqQgy #thyroid #ATF #charity #nonprofit #taxes #australianthyroid #willbequest #thyroidhealth

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 Ltd (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 ATF, over 1 million Australians are living with an undiagnosed thyroid disorder. These disorders can affect children, pregnant women, families and the elderly.

Striving for a nutritionally-balanced diet can feel like a complex challenge at times. The latest health target to pay attention to? Your iodine intake. Dietitian Susie Burrell explains why it's so important. link here https://lnkd.in/gXBcdKaQ Susie Burrell – Australian Thyroid Foundation Medical Advisor, Dietitian and Nutritionist – is one of Australia’s leading dietitians. Known for her extensive background in both nutrition and psychology and for her practical, easy to understand approach to diet, nutrition, and wellbeing. #thyroid #thyroidaustralia #iodine #ATF #diet #nutrition #health #healthcare #ThyroidAwarenessMonth

Today is World Thyroid Day! https://lnkd.in/gKnycUR8 #worldthyroidday #thyroid #thyroidhealth #thyroidfoundation #thyroidaustralia #WTD

#Iodine is a naturally occurring chemical element. It is present in fairly constant amounts in seawater, but its distribution over land and fresh water is uneven. In Australia, natural iodine levels are low in the soils where we grow our vegetables, grains and graze livestock. Here are some suggestions to make sure you get the required daily amount of iodine – hopefully you are able to incorporate this into your daily routine: ✅ If you are using salt for cooking, make sure it is iodised table salt. Himalayan / sea salt contain negligible levels of iodine so try to avoid these. Keep your salt intake as low as possible as high intakes of common salt may cause high blood pressure and heart problems. ✅ Dairy milk / products and eggs provide excellent dietary sources of iodine if consumed regularly. ✅ Have 2 to 3 seafood meals per week when possible – enough iodine to fulfil your average iodine requirement. Be mindful however that some fish may have high levels of heavy metals such as mercury. It is best to avoid eating seaweed products as they may cause you to ingest too much iodine which is not good for you. ✅ In Australia, since 2009, commercial bread products (except organic bread / bread mixes for home baking) have iodised salt added to them, making them a great source of iodine. ❌ Plant foods and meat generally contain low levels of iodine. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or considering becoming pregnant, Australian health authorities recommend taking an Iodine supplementation of 150 micrograms per day as you need higher levels of iodine than usual for a healthy pregnancy and your baby’s development. Please discuss your requirements with your doctor. If you are on a restricted diet and don’t get enough iodine in your diet from the list above, you should discuss options with your doctor. If you have been diagnosed with and treated for a thyroid disorder, speak to your treating doctor about your specific iodine requirements as this will vary. Please share this information with your friends and family, particularly if they may be at risk of iodine deficiency. For more information visit https://lnkd.in/gdyBbuBT #IodineDeficiency #ThyroidHealth #ThyroidHormones #HealthyDiet #PregnancyHealth #Breastfeeding #ChildHealth #Wellness #ThyroidAwareness #ThyroidFunction #NutritionFacts #IodineRichFoods #HealthyPregnancy #HealthyLiving #StayHealthy #PreventativeCare #ThyroidAwarenessMonth #Vegan #Vegetarian #Coeliac

Two of the nicest people in the Australian healthcare industry today Beverley Garside, CEO The Australian Thyroid Foundation Ltd and Karen Booth, President Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) attending the Post Federal Budget Breakfast in Canberra this morning. Follow Australian Health Journal.

Is it getting colder in the evening where you are? Feel like soup? How does Mediterranean Fish Soup or French Bouillabaisse sound? More into Asian cooking … there is always a seafood laksa! Why don’t you try out one of the many seafood soup recipes available on the Internet. It’s a great way of getting #iodine into your body as seafood is rich in iodine. And if you are using salt, make sure it’s iodised table salt. […. by the way, that slice of bread you are eating your soup with is likely to have iodised salt in it, too, particularly if it is commercial bread – check the label!) With awareness of what foods are rich in iodine, you can reach your daily requirement of iodine as part of a balanced diet. If you are vegan/vegetarian or coeliac, or if you avoid dairy products or seafood as part of managing allergies or food sensitivities, or if you are on a no- or low-salt diet, you need to be more vigilant about potential iodine deficiencies. If you are concerned about a possible lack of iodine in your diet, speak to your doctor about your next steps. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or considering becoming pregnant, Australian health authorities recommend taking an Iodine supplementation of 150 micrograms per day as you need higher levels of iodine than usual for a healthy pregnancy and your baby’s development. Please discuss your requirements with your doctor. If you have been diagnosed with and treated for a thyroid disorder, speak to your treating doctor about your iodine requirements. More information at https://lnkd.in/gdyBbuBT #IodineDeficiency #ThyroidHealth #ThyroidHormones #HealthyDiet #AutoimmuneDisease #PregnancyHealth #Breastfeeding #ChildHealth #Wellness #ThyroidAwareness #ThyroidFunction #NutritionFacts #IodineRichFoods #HealthyPregnancy #HealthyLiving #StayHealthy #PreventativeCare #ThyroidAwarenessMonth

If your #diet is too low in #iodine, your #thyroid gland gets larger to gather more iodine from your bloodstream to be able to make more thyroid hormones. This enlargement of the thyroid gland is called a #goitre. But goitre isn’t the only problem of not having enough iodine in the diet: people with long-term iodine deficiency are at risk of developing #hypothyroidism. This is a condition in which not enough thyroid hormone is produced. Symptoms may include dry skin, weight gain, fatigue, hair loss and feeling cold. As these symptoms can be vague or come on progressively, many Australians remain undiagnosed: statistics show that this may be up to 1 million or more Australians, most of these problems are caused by autoimmune thyroid disease*. Pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as babies and very young children, are particularly at risk of problems from inadequate iodine intake. Australian health authorities therefore recommend that pregnant, breastfeeding women or women considering becoming pregnant, take an Iodine supplementation of 150 micrograms per day. This will ensure there is enough iodine for a healthy pregnancy and the baby’s development. For more information on iodine and iodine deficiency, visit https://lnkd.in/gH_nuqe *Source: Empson MB, Flood V, Ma G, Eastman CJ, et al. Prevalence of thyroid disease in an older Australian population. Int Med J 2007; 37: 448–55; Walsh JP, Bremmer AP, Bulsra MK, et al. Parity and the risk of autoimmune thyroid disease: a community-based study. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2005; 90: 5309–12 #IodineDeficiency #ThyroidHealth #ThyroidHormones #HealthyDiet #AutoimmuneDisease #PregnancyHealth #Breastfeeding #ChildHealth #Wellness #ThyroidAwareness #ThyroidFunction #NutritionFacts #IodineRichFoods #HealthyPregnancy #HealthyLiving #StayHealthy #PreventativeCare #ThyroidAwarenessMonth

"I was suffering from a bone-weary exhaustion that saw me nod off on the loo at work, weight gain, massive mood swings, severe brain fog, dry, scaly skin, brittle hair, and an oddly swollen face and neck, which I attributed to getting older, having recently turned thirty." - Lollie Barr https://lnkd.in/g-EsTs-E