- To educate and support patients and families with vitiligo in Australia.
- To promote research into the pathophysiology (cause) of vitiligo, treatments of the condition and patient care.
- To eliminate or minimise the social stigma of vitiligo.
- To increase public awareness of vitiligo through charity events such as fun runs and charity dinners.
- To assist in the development of international collaboration in areas of vitiligo education, research and services.
- To represent Australia at international forums on vitiligo.
- To assist in the area of health policy and planning and to advocate on behalf of people with vitiligo for the improvement of services and health care benefits.
- Members discounts such as discounted prescription products (0.1% tacrolimus cream/ointment or 20% Monobenzyl ether of hydroquinone.)
Alike WA acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Western Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We further acknowledge the traditional carers of the land upon which our office stands, the Whadjuk Noongar people, and pay our respect to them and their cultures; and to Elders past, present, and emerging.
Alike WA acknowledges all those with lived experience, including families, carers and friends. We acknowledge the individual and collective contributions of those with a lived and living experience that is shared with Alike and in respective support groups. We acknowledge that we can only support healthy and connected communities by supporting those with lived experience.
Postal Address: PO Box 1209 Booragoon WA 6954
Office Hours: 9am to 2.30pm, Monday to Thursday
Telephone: (08) 9364 6909
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