Workshop 1: Understanding Your Rights and Options in Healthcare
🧭 Ever felt confused trying to navigate the healthcare system? You’re not alone — and we’re here to help.
Join us for Workshop 1: Understanding Your Rights and Options in Healthcare — a FREE online session created with our community, for our community.
✨ Learn:
✅ What your healthcare rights are in Australia
✅ How to use services like GPs, Urgent Care, and Minor Illness Clinics
✅ What FindCareFast.com.au is — and how to use it
✅ How to avoid long wait times and unnecessary emergency visits
💬 This workshop is perfect for anyone who’s ever walked away from an appointment feeling overwhelmed or unsure of their next step.
🗓 Available on-demand from July
🌍 Multilingual guidebook included
This activity is supported by funding from the Australian Government through Brisbane South PHN.
QENDOMeet Toowoomba
Join Darling Downs QENDOMeet Facilitator, Ash, for lunch at Urban Grounds Cafe. QENDOMeets are face-to-face support groups for anyone affected by endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS or infertility.
They’re a safe space to connect with others living with chronic pelvic pain; to learn about treatments and management strategies that have worked for others; to share stories and experiences, and to find emotional support in an empathetic setting, surrounded by people who truly understand what living with chronic pelvic pain and/or infertility is like.
Workshop 2: Building Self-Advocacy in Healthcare: Communicating Effectively
💪 Your voice matters in healthcare.
But what happens when you don’t know what to say — or how to say it?
🎤 Our Workshop 2: Building Self-Advocacy in Healthcare is a free, practical session designed to help you speak up, ask the right questions, and feel more in control at every appointment.
You’ll learn:
🧠 The BRAINS decision-making framework
💬 Language tools for advocating with your doctor
📝 How to prepare for appointments and communicate chronic symptoms clearly
🤝 Tips for CALD communities and those managing complex conditions
🌍 Available in 9 languages
🎥 On-demand access
✨ Confidence isn’t just a feeling — it’s a skill. Let’s build it together.
This activity is supported by funding from the Australian Government through Brisbane South PHN.
Workshop 3: Co-Creating a Personalised Health Navigation Plan
No more guessing. Just a plan that works for you.
Our final free workshop — Workshop 3: Co-Creating a Personalised Health Navigation Plan — helps you build your own step-by-step care strategy so you can feel more prepared, less overwhelmed, and more supported.
This is the “what now?” and “what’s next?” guide you’ve been looking for.
You’ll get:
A personalised healthcare navigation plan
A flare-up guide: What to do, where to go, who to call
Guidance on local services, referrals, and free QENDO programs
Multilingual guidebooks and support tools
This session brings it all together — whether you’re managing endo, navigating chronic pain, or simply want to take charge of your healthcare journey.
Available online
This activity is supported by funding from the Australian Government through Brisbane South PHN.
QENDOMeet Central Queensland
Join Central Queensland QENDOMeet Facilitator, Prue, for coffee. QENDOMeets are face-to-face support groups for anyone affected by endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS or infertility.
They’re a safe space to connect with others living with chronic pelvic pain; to learn about treatments and management strategies that have worked for others; to share stories and experiences, and to find emotional support in an empathetic setting, surrounded by people who truly understand what living with chronic pelvic pain and/or infertility is like.
QENDO Meet Ipswich
Join West Moreton Facilitator Vicky for coffee. QENDOMeets are face-to-face support groups for anyone affected by endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS or infertility.
They’re a safe space to connect with others living with chronic pelvic pain; to learn about treatments and management strategies that have worked for others; to share stories and experiences, and to find emotional support in an empathetic setting, surrounded by people who truly understand what living with chronic pelvic pain and/or infertility is like.
QENDOMeet Sydney
Join Sydney QENDOMeet Facilitator, Katrina, for brunch at Metro St James. QENDOMeets are face-to-face support groups for anyone affected by endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS or infertility.
They’re a safe space to connect with others living with chronic pelvic pain; to learn about treatments and management strategies that have worked for others; to share stories and experiences, and to find emotional support in an empathetic setting, surrounded by people who truly understand what living with chronic pelvic pain and/or infertility is like.
QENDOMeet Central Queensland
Join Central Queensland QENDOMeet Facilitator, Prue, for coffee. QENDOMeets are face-to-face support groups for anyone affected by endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS or infertility.
They’re a safe space to connect with others living with chronic pelvic pain; to learn about treatments and management strategies that have worked for others; to share stories and experiences, and to find emotional support in an empathetic setting, surrounded by people who truly understand what living with chronic pelvic pain and/or infertility is like.
An Hour with QENDO Rockhampton - How can a pelvic physio help me?
Join QENDO’s Central Queensland Coordinator, Prue, in conversation with Sherree Cavanagh — Pelvic Physiotherapist at Movement Improvement Rockhampton — as they explore the important role of pelvic physiotherapy in supporting those with endometriosis.
📅 Date: Saturday, 19 July 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Cocobrew Boardroom, Rockhampton
An Hour with QENDO - Meditation and Mudra Workshop with Emma Wertheim
Join Emma for a transformative online meditation and mudra workshop designed specifically for those living with endometriosis.
Having navigated her own journey with stage IV endometriosis, Emma brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to this space.
She will share the powerful mudra, breath and meditation techniques that have helped her manage symptoms, and cultivate a more positive mindset throughout her endometriosis journey.
This workshop offers a compassionate space to learn practical and simple techniques you can incorporate into daily life, empowering you to take an active role toward improved health.
About Emma:
Emma Wertheim is a Guringai/Sydney-based meditation, yoga, and sacred dance teacher, with a special interest in yoga mudras. Since 1995, she has been part of an esoteric school with origins in The Fourth Way movement, dedicated to cultivating stillness as a foundation for transformation in everyday life.
She is the author and artist behind Yoga Mudra Oracle, created in collaboration with husband, artist and writer Steve Denham. This project communicates the ancient wisdom and multi-dimensional benefits of yoga mudra hand postures.
As a graphic designer, intuitive digital artist, and photographer, her creative work is inspired by spirituality. Her work is featured on book covers, websites, greeting cards, and oracle decks, expressing a sense of peace and hope while reminding us of the ebb and flow of mystery woven through daily life.
Toowoomba - Hour with QENDO
We will be hosting an Hour with QENDO in mid 2025.
Click below to register your interest.
An Hour with QENDO: Opioid Safety Toolkit
Hour with QENDO
Join QENDO CEO, Jess Taylor, as she sits down with Suzanne Nielsen from the Monash Addiction Research Centre to discuss the Opioid Safety Toolkit—a vital resource designed to support safer pain management and informed decision-making.
Monday, 2nd June 2025
Zoom Online
6.30pm to 7.30pm AEST
Professor Suzanne Nielsen (BPharmSc[Hons] PhD MPS) is a registered pharmacist and NHMRC Leadership Fellow with a strong focus on improving the safe and effective use of medicines for people living with chronic pain. Her research explores how to optimise pain management while minimising risks associated with prescription, over-the-counter, and emerging medications. She works closely with health professionals and policymakers to support evidence-based approaches to pain care and medication safety.
Brisbane Marathon Festival 2025
Support QENDO Inc in the Brisbane Marathon Festival 2025
One of the most historic events on the Queensland running calendar, the Brisbane Marathon Festival has iconic resonance with the 1982 Commonwealth Games where the famed Robert de Castella was first across the line in a celebrated victory. This magnificent day embarked a running frenzy in Brisbane where the first official Brisbane Marathon was open to the public in 1992.
QENDO Meet Mareeba
Join Mareeba Facilitator for coffee. QENDOMeets are face-to-face support groups for anyone affected by endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS or infertility.
They’re a safe space to connect with others living with chronic pelvic pain; to learn about treatments and management strategies that have worked for others; to share stories and experiences, and to find emotional support in an empathetic setting, surrounded by people who truly understand what living with chronic pelvic pain and/or infertility is like.
Di Farmer MP's Women & Girl's Health Forum
Date: Thursday 29th May 2025
Time: 6.30pm arrival for 7-8.30pm Panel discussion
Place: YMCA Cannon Hill Community Centre, 18 Lang St, Cannon Hill
Guest Panelists include:
Renee Rankin, President of QENDO & CEO of Pelvic Pain Foundation
Dr Carmen Main, Local GP
Desi Carlos, Principal Dietitian and Founder, Tree of Life Nutrition
Alexandra Diggles, Founder & Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, Pelviology
Gals Who Lunch - Clarence & Murphy
GWL events fosters connection, awareness & memories in the most fabulous way. Join us for our very first event hosted at Kiki + Southside Restaurant on the 25th of May, 2025.
Ticket includes : Drinks at Kiki Garden Bar to start, Full Course banquet in private dining space, Bar Tab at private bar, Goodie Bag full of discount codes, merch, products & more, Prizes to Win, Activities & QENDO talk, Content Creator team to capture the day, Cake by Pippa’s Pantry & a very cool & calm surprise activity...
Voices At The Table - A Special Post Congress QENDO Meet
Wrap up the World Congress on Endometriosis by joining the QENDO Operations Team – Jess, Ash, and Nik – for an informal dinner at Pumphouse. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, debrief, and share reflections with others who are equally passionate about improving the lives of those affected by endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS, and pelvic pain.
Date: 24th May 2025
Time: 6pm
Location: Pumphouse, Darling Harbour
Please register to secure your spot at the table. While this is a casual, pay-your-own-way dinner, your RSVP helps us plan and ensure there's room for everyone.
We’d love to see you there – your voice matters.
“Changing Tides”
he Film ‘Changing Tides’ follows two Cairns locals, Lucy Graham and Mathilde Gordon, as they paddle 2042km through the Inside Passage, down the coast of Alaska and Canada, single-use plastic free!
At this special screening, Lucy will be reflecting on the paddle through the Inside Passage and sharing the details of her next paddle, 3000+ KMs down the Yukon River in Canada and Alaska! As someone living with Stage 4 Endometriosis Lucy will also be sharing her journey to diagnosis, and how she keeps adventure in her life.
A member of QENDO will also join us for the night to share the incredible work they do supporting people, like Lucy, with managing their endometriosis.
QENDOMeet Canberra
Join Canberra Facilitator, Jess, for lunch. QENDOMeets are face-to-face support groups for anyone affected by endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS or infertility.
They’re a safe space to connect with others living with chronic pelvic pain; to learn about treatments and management strategies that have worked for others; to share stories and experiences, and to find emotional support in an empathetic setting, surrounded by people who truly understand what living with chronic pelvic pain and/or infertility is like.
QENDO Meet - South West Qld
Join South West Qld QENDOMeet Facilitator, Roni, for brunch. QENDOMeets are face-to-face support groups for anyone affected by endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS or infertility.
QENDOMeet Melbourne
Join Melbourne Facilitator, Isabella, for coffee. QENDOMeets are face-to-face support groups for anyone affected by endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS or infertility.
They’re a safe space to connect with others living with chronic pelvic pain; to learn about treatments and management strategies that have worked for others; to share stories and experiences, and to find emotional support in an empathetic setting, surrounded by people who truly understand what living with chronic pelvic pain and/or infertility is like.
An Hour with QENDO: Budgeting with a Chronic Condition
Managing your finances while living with a chronic condition can be overwhelming — but you're not alone. Join us for a practical and supportive session as QENDO CEO, Jess Taylor, sits down with QENDO Treasurer, Alyse Bradley, to unpack budgeting strategies tailored to the realities of living with a chronic health condition.
In this free webinar, you'll gain tips for financial planning, hear real-world advice, and have the opportunity to ask your questions. Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been navigating this journey for years, this hour is for you.
Date: 8th May 2025
Time: 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Location: Online
Reserve your spot today — your future self will thank you!
QENDOMeet Sydney
Join Sydney QENDOMeet Facilitator, Katrina, for brunch at Metro St James. QENDOMeets are face-to-face support groups for anyone affected by endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS or infertility.
They’re a safe space to connect with others living with chronic pelvic pain; to learn about treatments and management strategies that have worked for others; to share stories and experiences, and to find emotional support in an empathetic setting, surrounded by people who truly understand what living with chronic pelvic pain and/or infertility is like.
QENDO Meet - Wide Bay
Join Wide Bay Facilitator, Rhianne, for Afternoon Tea. QENDOMeets are face-to-face support groups for anyone affected by endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS or infertility.
QENDO Support - St Kilda Beach Walk
Join St Kinda QENDOMeet Facilitator, Andreaa, for a Beach Walk (weather permitting, sheltering in a cafe by the beach if it rains).
If you would like your partner to participate they are more than welcome to come along. We would love for partners to get involved and learn more about how to support and care for the endo warriors in their life.
QENDOMeets are face-to-face support groups for anyone affected by endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS or infertility.
They’re a safe space to connect with others living with chronic pelvic pain; to learn about treatments and management strategies that have worked for others; to share stories and experiences, and to find emotional support in an empathetic setting, surrounded by people who truly understand what living with chronic pelvic pain and/or infertility is like.
QENDO Support - Burleigh Beach Walk
Join our Metro South/Gold Coast Coordinator, Ana for a lovely beach walk. Starting at 7am Burleigh Pavilion.
QENDOMeet Metro North, Brisbane
Join QENDOMeet Facilitator, Emily, for Coffee. QENDOMeets are face-to-face support groups for anyone affected by endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS or infertility.
They’re a safe space to connect with others living with chronic pelvic pain; to learn about treatments and management strategies that have worked for others; to share stories and experiences, and to find emotional support in an empathetic setting, surrounded by people who truly understand what living with chronic pelvic pain and/or infertility is like.
QENDOMeet Metro North, Brisbane
Join Metro North & South QENDOMeet Facilitator Candy for a coffee. QENDOMeets are face-to-face support groups for anyone affected by endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS or infertility.
They’re a safe space to connect with others living with chronic pelvic pain; to learn about treatments and management strategies that have worked for others; to share stories and experiences, and to find emotional support in an empathetic setting, surrounded by people who truly understand what living with chronic pelvic pain and/or infertility is like.
Endometriosis & Pelvic Pain Expo - Canberra
In 2025, the ACT will host its first Endo and Pelvic Pain Expo in over 25 years. The need for this expo was identified by noticing a lack of events targeting pelvic health for women and those assigned female at birth, and there is still too much incorrect messaging coming from those within the medical field, as well as within the general community to enable people to properly and safely take care of their health and wellbeing.
Day Retreat by Hayley Marie Yoga
This beachside day retreat is a day to pause, reconnect, and nourish your mind, body, and soul while supporting a cause that truly matters. Together, we’ll move, breathe, laugh, eat, learn, soak in nature, and unwind in a space designed for recharging. This is a holiday without the big commitments.
What makes this day even more special? 50% of all proceeds will be donated to QENDO, a charity that supports those affected by endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS, infertility, and pelvic pain.
QENDO Long Lunch 2025 - Brisbane
Join us on March 15, 2025, for an empowering afternoon dedicated to raising awareness about endometriosis and pelvic pain.
Event Details:
🎉 QENDO Long Lunch
🗓 Date: March 15, 2025
🕐 Time: 12:00pm-4:00pm
📍 Venue: Victoria Park, Marquee
🎶 Live entertainment
🍽️ Two-course meal
🍷 Drinks package
This year we will welcome a panel to delve into the question: Thinking differently about endometriosis!
The QENDO Long Lunch isn’t just a day of food, fun, and connection—it’s a chance to be part of meaningful change. We’ve teamed up with the Australian Coalition for Endometriosis (ACE) to host a Community Round Table where we’ll talk about:
💬 What works for those living with endometriosis and pelvic pain.
🤔 What needs to change.
🚀 How we, as a community and state, can work together to improve outcomes.
Use the hashtag #QENDOLongLunch to share your thoughts and excitement leading up to the event. Stay tuned for updates, sneak peeks, and more surprises!
🌈💪 See you at the QENDO Annual Long Lunch - where empowerment, community, and advocacy unite! 💙🌼
With thanks to our Long Lunch Sponsors for 2025:
- Premium Pilates, Australian Unity and TIC Insurance
QENDOMeet St Kilda
Join St Kinda QENDOMeet Facilitator, Andreaa, for bruch at Abbey Road Cafe. QENDOMeets are face-to-face support groups for anyone affected by endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS or infertility.
They’re a safe space to connect with others living with chronic pelvic pain; to learn about treatments and management strategies that have worked for others; to share stories and experiences, and to find emotional support in an empathetic setting, surrounded by people who truly understand what living with chronic pelvic pain and/or infertility is like.
QENDOMeet Cairns
Join QENDOMeet Facilitator, Grace, for Coffee. QENDOMeets are face-to-face support groups for anyone affected by endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS or infertility.
They’re a safe space to connect with others living with chronic pelvic pain; to learn about treatments and management strategies that have worked for others; to share stories and experiences, and to find emotional support in an empathetic setting, surrounded by people who truly understand what living with chronic pelvic pain and/or infertility is like.
QENDOMeet Mermaid Waters
Join Metro South QENDOMeet Facilitator, Ana, for brunch at Background Barista. QENDOMeets are face-to-face support groups for anyone affected by endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS or infertility.
They’re a safe space to connect with others living with chronic pelvic pain; to learn about treatments and management strategies that have worked for others; to share stories and experiences, and to find emotional support in an empathetic setting, surrounded by people who truly understand what living with chronic pelvic pain and/or infertility is like.
QENDOMeet Sydney
Join Sydney QENDOMeet Facilitator, Katrina, for brunch at Metro St James. QENDOMeets are face-to-face support groups for anyone affected by endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS or infertility.
They’re a safe space to connect with others living with chronic pelvic pain; to learn about treatments and management strategies that have worked for others; to share stories and experiences, and to find emotional support in an empathetic setting, surrounded by people who truly understand what living with chronic pelvic pain and/or infertility is like.
endoMEtriosis Art Competition
Endometriosis affects 1 in 7* Australian women*, affecting countless lives – yours, your loved ones, or someone you may know. This often invisible chronic condition can leave people feeling isolated, misunderstood, and unseen.
QENDOMeet West End
Join Metro North & South QENDOMeet Facilitators Candy and Nicole for a coffee. QENDOMeets are face-to-face support groups for anyone affected by endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS or infertility.
They’re a safe space to connect with others living with chronic pelvic pain; to learn about treatments and management strategies that have worked for others; to share stories and experiences, and to find emotional support in an empathetic setting, surrounded by people who truly understand what living with chronic pelvic pain and/or infertility is like.
QENDOMeet Toowoomba
Join Darling Downs QENDOMeet Facilitator, Ash, for lunch at Urban Grounds Cafe. QENDOMeets are face-to-face support groups for anyone affected by endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS or infertility.
They’re a safe space to connect with others living with chronic pelvic pain; to learn about treatments and management strategies that have worked for others; to share stories and experiences, and to find emotional support in an empathetic setting, surrounded by people who truly understand what living with chronic pelvic pain and/or infertility is like.
QENDOMeet Rockhampton
Join Central Queensland QENDOMeet Facilitator, Prue, for brunch at The Goat Cafe and Restaurant. QENDOMeets are face-to-face support groups for anyone affected by endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS or infertility.
They’re a safe space to connect with others living with chronic pelvic pain; to learn about treatments and management strategies that have worked for others; to share stories and experiences, and to find emotional support in an empathetic setting, surrounded by people who truly understand what living with chronic pelvic pain and/or infertility is like.
“Changing Tides”
The Film ‘Changing Tides’ follows two Cairns locals, Lucy Graham and Mathilde Gordon, as they paddle 2042km through the Inside Passage, down the coast of Alaska and Canada, single-use plastic free!
At this special screening, Lucy will be reflecting on the paddle through the Inside Passage and sharing the details of her next paddle, 3000+ KMs down the Yukon River in Canada and Alaska! As someone living with Stage 4 Endometriosis Lucy will also be sharing her journey to diagnosis, and how she keeps adventure in her life.
A member of QENDO will also join us for the night to share the incredible work they do supporting people, like Lucy, with managing their endometriosis.
