The VAA is excited to announce our new website! We hope the new website will be easier to navigate and direct you to the information you need. Remember to keep a close eye of our website and social media for updates, events and news. Interested in becoming a member of...
Hi, I’m Pia and I was diagnosed with vitiligo at age 46 which was just over a year ago. I was born in Melbourne, Australia. This is where I currently live although I spent some of my childhood in Darwin and Canberra. I grew up as a ballet dancer but transitioned to...
In June 2020, the VAA was proud to announce the successful applicants of its first ever research grant of $2000 to support research that contributes to a better understanding of vitiligo. The grant was open to health professionals and students, including medical or...
The Vitiligo Association of Australia hosted the Camouflage Workshop online this year. Theworkshops were held over two days on 25th July and 1st August 2020. We had camouflageexperts locally and internationally speak to us including Joanna Blair from the School...
Hi there, it’s Lauren Jimmieson from The Jimmie Journal. To celebrate World Vitiligo Day, I have the privilege of sharing a wonderful tale of finding confidence and embracing the challenges life can throw your way. I met Tia a year ago. Tia is vivacious and beautiful...