About MRKH Australia

For some people an MRKH can be devastating. Usually identified in a person’s mid-to-late teens, the variations in the development of the reproductive system can significantly impact a young person’s growing sense of identity. Isolation, loneliness and mental health challenges can follow as people struggle to come to terms with how MRKH will impact their lives. With the right support, this may significantly lessen or better still, never happen.

MRKH Australia is a registered charity and not-for-profit organisation that provides a safe, welcoming and inclusive space for people impacted by MRKH.

We do this by informing and connecting: by providing a bank of clear and trusted information for people impacted by MRKH, their families and their medical practitioners, as well as a safe space to find connection and support.

Trusted information for people impacted by MRKH, their families and their medical practitioners, as well as a safe space to find connection and support.

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Our Values

For some on the journey with MRKH it can be a highly sensitive and private matter. MRKH Australia is committed to providing a safe space where people can come to learn, understand and connect, secure in the knowledge that their privacy is respected at all times.

A sense of a shared experience, and the feeling of belonging that this creates, can be crucial in a person’s journey with MRKH. We strive to create a welcoming, optimistic and accepting community where everyone is invited to connect and share as much or as little as they like.

MRKH Australia welcomes everyone whose lives are impacted by MRKH, from people and cultures all around the world. We value everyone’s unique experience. MRKH does not discriminate, and everyone who seeks information and/or connection is welcome in our community.

We are committed to excellence in all we do. We provide those impacted by MRKH, their families and their medical practitioners with the most up-to-date information so that people can continue to make empowered choices about the options available to them.

Above all, we are driven and sustained by resilience. A journey with MRKH is never linear, and can call upon strength of character at every turn. We, as people impacted by MRKH as well, are motivated by the resilience demonstrated in our community, every day.

Our Board

Simone is a highly motivated, driven and passionate change maker. Her empathetic nature and well rounded life experience make her an incredible asset to the board.
Simone is a strong advocate for human rights and equity which she carries throughout all facets of her life.
Simone is a two time surrogate and well versed in all things surrogacy and also takes pride in being a surrogacy lawyer and providing accessible advice and legal services.
Gwen has been actively involved in the community for many years and is a trained peer support worker; psychology and counselling student; psychodrama trainee; qualified chef; sole trading disability worker; South African expat; non-for-profit director and passionate about improving the lives of people living with the experience of being born with a body that is labelled as "different".
Natalie (Nat) has recently joined the MRKH community after almost 10 years of navigating MRKH with little support. As a corporate professional and holistic breathwork practitioner, she is passionate about raising awareness of MRKH and how families and friends can support women in this community.
Jemma lives in Bathurst NSW with her family. She is passionate about mental health and education, and spends her days working as a leader in Inclusive Education.
Jemma was diagnosed with MRKH at 17 and has navigated the many challenges of this diagnosis with little support.
It is her dream to increase awareness amongst the medical community to prevent experiences of medical trauma, and build a sustainable network of support for people living with MRKH and their families.
I am a social worker and I have 2 years of work experience in youth mental health. I am passionate about creating awareness about MRKH and supporting people with MRKH to navigate their journey, develop resilience and coping skills to manage the mental health struggles accompanying MRKH.
I am also interested in working with families by providing them information on how to support their loved ones with MRKH. Outside of work, I love travelling and spending time with family.