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Latest News - April / May
3 May 2012
Rebecca runs her race in May - You can help her raise awareness!
On 19 May 2012 Rebecca Sabine will take part in what is known as one of the toughest marathons in the world – The Great Wall Marathon. Be inspired by Rebecca's story and help her to raise awareness of this debilitating condition. Rebecca's story begins like those of many others suffering from Pelvic Girdle Pain (also known as Pelvic Instability) but her recovery and determination to become able again is inspirational.
Read her inspirational story today! Rebecca Runs a Marathon
3 May 2012
An amazing gift for PIA!
The PIA is very grateful to Sandy Faure from Abracadabra Brighton
Domestic Agencies. Sandy, longtime supporter of PIA and the women
that we help has made a very generous donation of $10,000 to the PIA. Sandy’s generous gift provides much needed funds that will help us to continue our work providing information and support to women with pregnancy related Pelvic Girdle Pain / Pelvic Instability across Australia
and families. Thank you Sandy.
For more information about Abracadabra visit www.abrabrighton.com or visit our links page.
25 April 2012
PIA becomes member of the Chronic Illness Alliance (CIA).
This is a great opportunity for us to access resources that the CIA provide,
including their Best Practice Framework for peer support networks.
The CIA helps the PIA to connect with other groups dedicated to
helping people deal with chronic illness. It also means that we are
part of a network focused on enhancing health policy and services for
chronic illness sufferers.
About CIA
The Chronic Illness Alliance Incorporated, its member organisations and
resources are for people living with a chronic illness. The Chronic Illness Alliance has 55 member organisations, both state and national. The Alliance aims to build a better focus in health policy and health services for people with chronic illnesses through education and
research projects.
To learn more about this organisation and the resources
available through it please visit http://www.chronicillness.org.au
29 April 2012
More ways to support PIA! - The Entertainment Book has arrived!
We are delighted to announce that PIA is now part of that fundraising 'institution' The Entertainment Book. 20% of the book sales ordered via us support PIA.
The Melbourne Entertainment Book is a local restaurant and activity guide providing hundreds of 25% to 50% discounts, and 2-for-1 offers from fine restaurants, cafes, attractions, activities and accommodation. It makes a great Mothers day present!
To order your book and get it delivered to your door simply visit the website!
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