Welcome to Be In Blossom's 2026 Exercise Advent Calendar!
24 Days of Movement Supporting QENDO
Our challenge is entering its fourth year.
This Christmas, we're moving to help those living with endometriosis and pelvic pain feel heard, supported and empowered. Our chosen charity this year is QEndo.
QENDO is an Australian not-for-profit organisation established here in Brisbane in 1988 with the aim of improving the lives of individuals suffering from endometriosis. QEndo has expanded its support to those with adenomyosis, PCOS, and infertility.
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 people (assigned female at birth, equating to approx 800,000 Australians. The World Health Organization has recognised endometriosis as one of nine major diseases worldwide that can significantly impact women's financial security and economic independence.
Symptoms for endometriosis can include pelvic pain and cramping, heavy bleeding, pain during or after bowel motions, nausea, lower back pain, fatigue and painful intercourse. Many of these symptoms overlap with other gynaecological conditions, which leads to the difficulty of diagnosis.
Some of the ways QEndo are supporting our community include:
- QENDOCare: FREE multidisciplinary telehealth care for those with suspected or diagnosed endo or other pelvic pain conditions
- Online learning platform to help sufferers understand and manage their condition
- 1800 ASK QENDO A support line connecting people with trained peers who understand their experiences.
- QEndo app to track symptoms, manage a flare, connect to resources
- Community support: Helping people living with endometriosis and pelvic pain feel less isolated and better supported.
- Endo Aware workplace program guides the leadership team in ways to best support their employees with appropriate policies and checklists
- Advocacy & Education: QENDO partnered with the Pelvic Pain Association to roll out their PPEP Talk® (Periods, Pain and Endometriosis Program) equipping high school students with the right information earlier, to better understand their body and health. They have been instrumental in achieving Australia’s first ever National Action Plan for Endometriosis.
- Research: Qendo partnered with the Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) who are leading the global race to understand the causes of endometriosis and genetic risk factors which increase the risk of disease.
Learn more at www.qendo.org.au.
Why Are We Supporting QENDO?
As a pelvic health physiotherapy practice, we see firsthand the impact pelvic pain can have on quality of life. We're passionate about supporting organisations that provide education, connection and better pathways to care.
Be In Blossom's founding director, physiotherapist Briony O'Connor, has been organising charity events since establishing her business. Together with our fabulous community, we have raised over $50,000 for charities making a meaningful difference in people's lives.
We would love you to join our team and spread a little Christmas magic! Get the whole family involved, challenge your work colleagues or gather a group of friends.
Have fun, stay active and help us make a difference this Christmas!
