The Sisterhood Foundation has announced two new Charity Partners – the Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia (PPFA) and Eating Disorders Families Australia (EDFA) – expanding its support for women and girls experiencing complex and often under-recognised health challenges.

The decision to partner with the PPFA and EDFA reflects the Sisterhood Foundation’s ongoing commitment to hear, acknowledge and address the often overlooked health and wellbeing issues impacting Australian women and girls. Both organisations provide critical support, advocacy and education for conditions that can significantly impact quality of life, mental health and long-term wellbeing.

The new partnerships also build on insights from the Women Deserve Better report, produced by the Sisterhood Foundation in partnership with Monash University in 2025, which highlighted the need for greater awareness, support and access to care for women experiencing chronic and complex health conditions.

Funding from the Sisterhood Foundation, commencing in the new financial year, will support capability-building initiatives, in particular the hire of new staff, designed to improve access to support, education and resources for women, girls and families affected by pelvic pain and eating disorders.
Sisterhood Foundation Chair and Managing Director of Wesfarmers Health Emily Amos said, “We are proud to welcome the Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia and Eating Disorders Families Australia to the Sisterhood Foundation’s charity partner portfolio.

“These organisations are addressing issues that can profoundly impact women and girls, yet are too often misunderstood, underdiagnosed or experienced in silence. Through these partnerships, we hope to help increase awareness, strengthen support services and improve outcomes for the individuals and families affected.

“The addition of these charities reflects the Sisterhood Foundation’s commitment to supporting a broad range of health and wellbeing challenges facing Australian women and girls today.”
Since its inception in 2011, the Sisterhood Foundation has raised more than $15.6 million as part of its mission to hear, acknowledge and address the health issues impacting Australian women and girls. The Foundation now supports a national portfolio of 12 charity partners working across a range of health and social issues.

About the Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia
The Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia is a national charity working to improve how pelvic pain is understood, treated and supported across Australia.

Through education, advocacy, clinical collaboration and research, the Foundation is building a future where people with pelvic pain can access earlier support, better care pathways and more informed health professionals. Its flagship schools’ program, PPEP Talk® — the Periods, Pain and Endometriosis Program — delivers age-appropriate education to young people across Australia, helping them understand their body and recognise when pain is not normal, and seek help earlier.

The Foundation also works to strengthen the clinical workforce and shape systemic change through policy, partnerships and research. Through the PPFA Translational Research Innovation Fund, it supports mission-aligned research that helps turn clinical insight into practical improvements in education, diagnosis, treatment and care.

Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia GM Renee Rankin said, “We are so grateful to the Sisterhood Foundation for believing in our work and investing in the future of the Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia. This partnership comes at such an important time for our organisation and will help us build the people, skills and systems we need to grow sustainably over the coming years.

Most importantly, this investment will help us continue expanding education, awareness and support so that more young people, families, schools and health professionals across Australia have the knowledge they need to recognise pelvic pain early and seek help.”

About Eating Disorders Families Australia
EDFA is the only national organisation providing support, education, advocacy and counselling solely for carers and families impacted by an eating disorder. Founded by carers with lived experience, EDFA works to ensure families are recognised, supported and empowered throughout every stage of the eating disorder journey.

Through the support of the Sisterhood Foundation, EDFA will strengthen its organisational capability, expand its reach, and ensure more families across Australia can access trusted support, connection, and hope during one of the most challenging periods of their lives.

EDFA delivers a range of national programs, including online support groups, lived experience counselling, webinars and educational resources for carers, alongside advocacy aimed at improving Australia’s eating disorder system and outcomes for families. EDFA also plays a leading role in national conversations around prevention, early intervention, social media reform and unique needs of carers.
Eating Disorders Families Australia ED Jane Rowan said, ““This partnership with the Sisterhood Foundation is transformational for EDFA and the families we support. Their investment will strengthen our capacity, expand our reach, and help ensure more carers across Australia can access the support, education, and hope they so desperately need.”

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About the Sisterhood Foundation
Priceline Pharmacy launched the Priceline Sisterhood in 2011 after Sir Bob Geldof inspired its Franchise Partners and team members to give back to the communities in which they live and work. In 2014, it became a Foundation with a governing Board including independent and executive Directors and was registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission. Since inception, the Sisterhood Foundation has raised more than $15.6 million, provided significant in-kind support and increased awareness for the charities it has funded over 15 years. In 2025 the Sisterhood Foundation became the official charity for all Wesfarmers Health businesses.

About Wesfarmers Health
Wesfarmers Health is a division of Wesfarmers and was formed in March 2022 with the acquisition of API, one of Australia’s leading health and beauty companies. Wesfarmers Health has various B2B and B2C businesses including API – a wholesale distributor of pharmaceutical goods, retailers (Priceline Pharmacy, Pharmacy4Less, atomica, Instant Scripts Pharmacy Health Hub), medi-aesthetics clinics (SILK, Clear Skincare), and digital health businesses (InstantScripts and SiSU Health). Wesfarmers Health employs more than 3,600 team members.