Insight Endometriosis is a Charitable Trust supporting those affected by endometriosis since 1999.

Originally they were established as a support group, meeting up and sharing experiences with the occasional guest speaker, and raising awareness at local Women's Lifestyle Expos. When they surveyed their community, everyone wanted to do more, so they started the annual Purple Walk - a community event based at Hamilton Lake on the 2nd Wednesday in March (this year and last, sadly a casualty of Covid).

In 2010-11 Insight Endometriosis conducted a major community needs survey, and from there developed additional support options as well as structured education programmes and comprehensive fact sheets. With Covid, they've recently conducted a strategic refresh. As well as continuing with their existing services, they're now looking at ways to address underlying equity issues associated with this neglected women's health issue, as well as wider gender-based issues.

Endometriosis affects an estimated 1-in-9 of those born with a uterus from teen through menopause, with wide-ranging impacts on study, work, fertility, and relationships - and so has wide impacts on friends, family and employers.

Anyone wanting to find out more about endometriosis and their services, locate their fact sheets, connect with their Educator, or volunteer their time and expertise to this cause can find out more on their website www.InsightEndometriosis.org.nz or look them up on Facebook page or Instagram. You can be assured of a warm welcome.