Support Material

AAAF has a range of support material which you can access to help you on your journey.

Brochures

Alopecia, Teens and Mental Health

Research suggests that individuals living with Alopecia may be at higher risk of experiencing anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders. Knowing the signs, how to start a conversation and where you can get support can change the lives of young people going through hard times. That’s why we’ve created this information sheet for parents, family and guardians of teens with alopecia.

Coping with Alopecia Areata

Based on two studies conducted in 2013, this brochure aims to help individuals to accept and cope with changes that result from a diagnosis of  Alopecia Areata. It highlights some key coping strategies to consider and where you can seek support.

Parents Talking to Parents about Alopecia Areata

This brochure was created with the assistance of parents of children with Alopecia Areata from within our community. Their experiences and thoughts have been recorded to assist others on their journey.

Teens Talking about Alopecia Areata

This brochure was created with the assistance of teens living with Alopecia Areata from within our community. Their experiences and thoughts have been recorded to assist others on their journey.

Women Talking About Alopecia Areata

This brochure aims to help women understand, accept and come to terms with some of  the difficulties and changes that result from a diagnosis of Alopecia  Areata. The information presented is the result of a survey in 2012 which collected information from a range of women who had been living with Alopecia Areata for different lengths of time.

Information Packs

School Pack

The School Pack is a resource designed to help teachers and parents introduce alopecia to the classroom. Created with the help of early childhood educators and school psychologists, this pack contains sample lesson plans, activities and letter templates to help increase awareness, reduce bullying, and improve the school experience for young people with alopecia.

Parents Pack

The Parents Pack is a tool for parents of children with Alopecia Areata who are looking for information and resources to assist them on their journey. It has been created with the support of numerous families within our community.

Wigs Document

Purchasing a wig can be a complicated process, and with many different styles and options available, it can be difficult to know what will work best for you. To help you understand your options, AAAF have created this document.

Grief and Alopecia Areata

An informative brochure on the grieving process that can accompany hair loss, contributed by Associate Professor Gerard Kennedy and Ryan Veal of Victoria University, Australia.

 

No Hair We Care Package Program

The No Hair We Care Program (NHWC) is a care package service for people with a form of Alopecia Areata. Each care package is only $16.50, and contains $100 worth of items, including headwear, skincare, books, dvds, makeup, jewellery, games and more. The packs also include information and resources to support you on your journey. The packs are available on our e-store and, as always, AAAF provides free shipping Australia-wide. 

The packs are available now on our e-store.Click here to access the e-store.

 

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Taking care of mental health

Get support from different entities.

What does AAAF do? 

Questions to ask your doctor

Read advice from the alopecia areata community 


JAK Inhibitors

Men and Boys Conversation Support

4 ways alopecia impacts

What To Say

Your experience with Alopecia