Turn your idea into hope for people living with pelvic pain
When you host a fundraiser for the Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia (PPFA), you help shine a light on a condition that is often invisible, ignored, or written off as “just period pain.”
Around 1 in 5 women and 1 in 12 men live with pelvic pain, and it can affect school, work, family life, and mental health. Every dollar you raise helps PPFA reach more people with evidence-based education, support and advocacy so pelvic pain is recognised earlier, taken seriously, and treated with care.
Pelvic pain changes lives. It can mean missed school days, time off work, cancelled plans, and years of feeling dismissed or not believed. PPFA exists to change that, by improving awareness, building a better-trained pelvic pain workforce, and strengthening care pathways so people aren’t left to manage on their own.
Your fundraiser could help to:
Help young people build the health literacy to recognise pelvic pain early and know when to seek support.
Develop and share clear, trustworthy resources for people living with pelvic pain and their families.
Train health professionals so they feel more confident recognising, diagnosing and treating pelvic pain.
Back research and innovation that translates new knowledge into real-world tools and programs.
You can make an impact
You don't need to be an event planner.
A morning tea, a trivia night, a raffle, a sponsored walk — whatever fits, we'll help you make it happen.
Once you've picked something, contact us and let us know what you’re planning. We'll be happy to support you to make it happen. Funds raised go straight into PPFA's Education, Advocacy and Research work.
Choose your fundraiser
Choose an activity that feels right for you. Whether you’re hosting an event, taking on a challenge or bringing people together in your community, the best fundraiser is one you’ll be excited to share.
Choose something meaningful, have fun with it and invite others to get involved.
Get active
Run, cycle or walk your way to your fundraising target.
Host
Invite your friends and family to a fabulous fundraiser.
Get creative
Celebrate
Ask for donations instead of gifts at your next special occasion.
Fundraise your way - there are so many creative options to choose from. Contact us and share your idea!
Frequently Asked Questions
-
Yes — please contact us about your fundraiser or collecting donations, and let us know what you're planning. Once we've confirmed we're happy to support it, we'll send you everything you need to get started.
-
Mostly, we can't put PPFA's name behind fundraisers where promoting smoking, alcohol or gambling is the actual mechanism for raising funds — for example, a "$1 from every drink" promotion, or an event where the named sponsor is a tobacco, alcohol or gambling brand linked to PPFA. And in line with PPFA's own gift acceptance standards, we can't be associated with fundraisers connected to organisations involved in weapons, exploitative labour, or serious environmental or human rights harm. If you're unsure whether your idea fits, just ask — we're happy to talk it through and find an alternative if needed.
-
Yes, once your fundraiser is approved. Your promotional material should describe the event as "supporting PPFA" or "raising funds for PPFA," rather than presenting it as a PPFA event or official partnership. Any use of our logo needs a quick sign-off from us first — we'll send you the full brand guidelines, including logo files and usage rules, once you're set up.
-
We'll send you a short brief explaining why the cause matters, our bank details so you can collect and forward donations, our brand guidelines, and any other materials you need on the day. Every dollar raised goes straight into PPFA's Education, Advocacy and Research work.