Dear Members,
As 2025 draws to a close, we want to take a moment to thank you for being part of the Australian Amyloidosis Network community. This year has been nothing short of extraordinary—filled with progress, collaboration, and initiatives that strengthen support for patients and advance awareness across Australia.
Here are just some of the milestones we’ve achieved together:
- Reskinning our website to make it more user-friendly and informative.
- Enhancing the doctors portal created by a small group of specialists, with up-to-date information (a lengthy process but a great achievement).
- Launching a downloadable Patient Information Sheet for easy access to essential resources.
- Hiring a part-time manager for our Patient Telephone Support Service, ensuring timely and compassionate assistance (coming soon).
- Establishing a Partnership & Philanthropy Committee to drive sustainability and growth.
- Hosting the 2025 AAN Workshop in five states, bringing education and connection to communities nationwide.
- Introducing “Cuppa with Cath”, an online initiative fostering conversation and support.
- Delivering free online seminars for patients and medical professionals, expanding knowledge and care.
- Creating a Facebook page to share updates on research and community news.
These achievements reflect the dedication of our members, volunteers, and partners. Your support makes all of this possible, and we are deeply grateful.
Our Vision for 2026: Bold and Full of Hope
Looking ahead, we are committed to building on this momentum with ambitious goals:
- Expand patient support programs so no one faces this journey alone.
- Increase funding for groundbreaking research that brings us closer to a cure.
- Strengthen education and awareness initiatives so more lives can be saved through early diagnosis
Together, we can make these aspirations a reality.
From all of us at AAN, we wish you a joyful Christmas and a healthy, hopeful New Year.
Seasonal best wishes,
Peter Mollee
Chair & Director, Australian Amyloidosis Network
