Petition - Endo PlayBook:
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Why This Matters
Endometriosis affects 1 in 7 Australian women+ and girls, yet gaps in awareness mean symptoms are routinely dismissed, misdiagnosed, or simply suffered in silence.
Endometriosis affects 1 in 7 Australian women+ and girls, yet gaps in awareness mean symptoms are routinely dismissed, misdiagnosed, or simply suffered in silence.
For young girls, this silence has real consequences. New research from Federation University (2025) found that periods are significantly impacting girls' participation in organised sport, with nearly 1 in 5 girls aged 10–16 considering dropping out due to period-related challenges. Many of these girls may have endometriosis and not know it. Neither do their coaches, their PE teachers, or even their parents.
That needs to change.
What Is Endo Playbook?
Endo Playbook is a proposed place-based education program developed by Endometriosis Australia, alongside leading physiotherapy and clinical experts including Jane Strachan (Federation University) and Jess Cunningham (Endometriosis Australia Clinical Advisory Committee).
Inspired by the success of the EndoThrive workplace pilot program, Endo Playbook takes that same evidence-based model to where young people actually are — grassroots sports clubs.
The program would deliver practical, relatable education on endometriosis symptoms, impact and support pathways to:
- Grassroots sports coaches
- Parents and carers
- Physical education teachers
It would use athlete ambassadors as role models to connect meaningfully with young people, making the conversation feel real, not clinical.
The Evidence Is Clear
This isn't just a good idea, it's backed by evidence and expert consensus.
The Evidence Is Clear
This isn't just a good idea, it's backed by evidence and expert consensus.
A 2025 Endometriosis Coalition report, drawing on more than 550 participants from professional, clinical and consumer backgrounds, identified education of the public and health professionals as a top three priority for action on endometriosis in Australia.
The Parliament of South Australia Select Committee on Endometriosis Report (2025) went further, recommending that funding be expanded in schools to include sporting clubs and sessions for parents — explicitly recognising sport as a key setting for reaching young people and their families.
A whole-of-community approach that reaches young people, their parents, their coaches and their teachers can genuinely improve girls' health, confidence, and participation in sport and life.
What We're Asking For
Sign this petition if you want your grassroots sports club to have access to Endo Playbook; real, evidence-based training for coaches and families on endometriosis.
We are calling on government and sporting bodies to support the development of Endo Playbook so that:
- Young girls with endometriosis are recognised and supported, not sidelined
- Coaches and parents have the knowledge to respond with confidence
- No girl has to quit sport because her pain was never taken seriously.
Initial funding would support program development, with Endo Playbook expected to become self-sustaining by 2029/30 through sporting bodies and clubs accessing the program directly.
Every signature tells decision-makers that Australian communities are ready to back their girls.
Period Pain that Sidelines you is not OK...it could be endometriosis.
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