Period, Pain and Endometriosis Program (PPEP Talk)

Overview

The purpose of this grant opportunity is to support continuation of the Periods, Pain and Endometriosis Program (PPEP Talk), by enabling the Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia to:  Deliver an endometriosis and pelvic pain education program to high schools nationally, using face-to-face and online delivery models Provide students and teachers with resources and information concerning menstrual symptoms, endometriosis and other pelvic pain conditions Develop and deliver endometriosis and pelvic pain education programs that are designed to meet the needs of Australian communities The objectives of the grant opportunity are: Develop and deliver education and awareness activities focused on endometriosis, periods and pelvic pain through a national school-based education program Engage with participants to increase perceived levels of knowledge of endometriosis and pelvic pain, to assist students and teachers in seeking help  Promote continued discussions between students and parents and/or teachers on menstrual symptoms, endometriosis and pelvic pain The intended outcomes of the grant opportunity are: Support students and teachers to have an increased knowledge Support schools to reduce school absenteeism attributed to endometriosis and pelvic pain Improve teacher and staff confidence in assisting students in managing distressing menstrual symptoms To view the grant opportunity documents, please select the red "Grant Opportunity Documents" button on the left-hand side.