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RESEARCH |
AWARENESS |
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2024 |
Boldest Bald Morning Tea 10 year anniversary | ||
2023 |
Volunteer of the year award -10 year anniversary |
Research Study Focus Group on AA scoring system project
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10 years of driving Crazy Hair Day |
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Instagram growth |
AA clinical trial for adolescent age 12 – 17 in Victoria, evaluating the safety and efficacy of Baricitinib. | Victoria Open Day | |
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FB growth |
MARISSA research study | ||
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TAS participated in Alopizza night for IAD |
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5 years of “Supporter Sunday” |
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10 years of WFK subsidy |
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2022 |
We had a large increase in in-person events all around the country, particularly in NSW. | Survey participation in QOL for PBS assistance. | We’ve reached 6500 FB followers and the members of our committee conducted numerous radio interviews. |
| Beanie festival | New AAAF T-shirts (cartoon) |
| Smiley face challenge | |||
| Relaunched teen brochure | |||
| Successful post-COVID nationwide Kids Camp – great attendance | |||
2021 |
We hosted many “Online Coffees” and State Based AAADventure Camps and provided discounted mind, body and soul therapies. | We Participated in a Database for confirmed COVID-19 cases with a form of Alopecia. Clinical trial: Sublingual tofacitinib for alopecia areata: a roll-over pilot clinical trial and analysis of pharmacokinetics. | We hosted a 10K
Giveaway and Guess Me Competitions |
2020 |
Launch of the No Hair We Care Package Program | Supplied grant to explore quality of life impacts of physical activity and psychological interventions for people with Alopecia Areata | 10th Anniversary Celebrations |
| Partner organisation for the SECURE-Alopecia Coronavirus Database | Eggopecia Easter Campaign | ||
2019 |
Launch of Teen Alopecia Support Group | Supplied grant to investigate the barriers and enablers to engaging in physcial activity and improving Quality of Life for people with Alopecia Areata | Launch of the #WinningAlopecia Campaign |
| AAAF Sponsorship Program | Hair salon awareness videos with Sustainable Salons Australia | ||
| Alopecia Areata Adventure Camp | |||
2018 |
Scarf Art Project | AAAF sponsors two year investigational research into the efficacy of cycosporin A and Tofacitinib in the treatment of Alopecia Areata. | Launch of the Tasmania Alopecia Support Group Campaign |
| WA Support Group Boys Weekend | AAAF represented amoung 55 delegates at the Consumer Health Forum of Australia’s Youth Health Forum | ||
| Branch Open in Tas | AAAF joins steering committee for National Youth Mental Health Engagement Initiative | ||
| Development of Alopecia, Teens and Mental Health Information Pack. | |||
| #HealthyAlopecia Blog Competition | |||
2017 |
First AAAdventure Camp for Kids with Alopecia Areata | Participation in Aclairs trial | Kokoda17 Trek to raise funds and awareness of Alopecia Areata |
| #EmbraceAlopecia Wig Competition | Creation of AAAF 2018 Calendar | ||
| Informational Wig Video Series | |||
| Development of Parents Pack for families with Alopecia Areata | |||
| Launch of Men’s Alopecia Support Group | |||
2016 |
West VS Rest campaign to promote competitive fundraising for the Wigs for Kids program | Supplied grant to fund research into associations between physical activity, quality of life (QoL) and mental health in patients with Alopecia Areata. | Took Remove GST on Wigs campaign to the public, with petition and peaceful protest demonstration |
| Launch of the AAAF Blog, Love, Alopecia | Bald Canvas Initiative ran programs in Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia. | ||
2015 |
Kids Informational Video “Alopecia Areata: why does my hair fall out?” | Supplied grant to fund research into treatment of AA with topical Janus Kinase (JAK) inhibitors | Radio advertising – Donate Hair
Launch of Bald Canvas Initiative |
| Informational videos for helping people with AA | |||
| Launch of AAAF newsletter R.A.I.S.E. | |||
| Wigs for Biggest Kids program runs to aid those over age 55 in the cost of wearing a wig. | |||
2014 |
Wigs for Big Kids program runs to aid uni students in the costs of wearing a wig. | AAAF grant to fund psychosocial research into AA impact on the family unit | AAAF grant for verbatim play and dvd “Bald Heads and Blue Stars” |
| Established Boldest Bald Tea campaign | TV Ad | ||
| Created Coping with AA brochure | |||
2013 |
Creation of the AAAF online store for sale of low cost wigs for people with AA. | Supplied grant for research into skin resident memory T cells in AA. | Collaboration with band Redwoods on song “All The Strands” |
| Created Women Talking about Alopecia brochure | Participation in Viviscal Trial | Launch of the Turning Heads Project |
| Created Parents Talking to Parents brochure | Supplied grant to fund psychological research into of AA on women’s self-esteem, mood states and coping. | ||
| Created Teens talking about Alopecia Brochure | Supplied grant to fund psychological research into impact of AA over time. | ||
2012 |
Branches open in NSW and WA | Supplied grant to fund psychological research into coping techniques and the psychological impact of AA on young people. | Became Charity of Choice for Heritage Ladies Golf Committee |
| Creation of Support Ambassador Roles | Began program for grant with Australia Dermatologist College for yearly research paper | ||
| CBA Grant to support Wigs for Kids Program | |||
| Launch of No GST on Wigs campaign | |||
| Creation of School Pack to inform teachers and parents about AA in the classroom. | |||
2011 |
Branch open in QLD | Participation in trial with Fusion Health | Hair Expo 2011 – 1500 brochure given to hairdressers |
| CBA Grant to launch Wigs For Kids Program | Village Cinema Ad | ||
| C31 TV Ad |
2010 |
Branches open in SA and ACT | Launch Donate Hair Program |
Events:
AAAF run support events in all states throughout the year. These range from Open Days, Pizza Nights and casual Coffee Catch-ups, to Trivia Nights, Workshops, Wig Sales and much, much more. Being able to connect with other people with AA is hugely rewarding and AAAF is very proud to be able to facilitate this through our events.