What is Haemochromatosis?
Clinical guidelines and useful links, patient resources,
July 22nd, 2017
Two Must See Events for Sydney 26 August
Haemochromatosis Australia is hosting two exciting events in Sydney 26 August 2017. The events will be held at Club on East, Sutherland. 2pm: Free Public Haemochromatosis Information Session More details here. 8pm: Comedy for a Cause A fun-filled evening of laughter featuring four comedians from the Sydney and Melbourne International Comedy festivals. 18+. This is […]
June 12th, 2017
Illawarra Region – Haemochromatosis Information
Illawarra / Wollongong – we need your help! We will be setting up haemochromatosis information displays at Coledale Markets Sunday 25th June, and Bunnings Wollongong Sunday 6th and Saturday 12th One of our experienced volunteers, Tony Marshall would like some help to run the displays. This would be a great opportunity to meet others with […]
May 1st, 2017
World Iron Awareness Week
Spotlighting the Highs and Lows of Dietary Iron 1 – 7 May – World Iron Awareness Week Haemochromatosis Australia and the Dietitians Association of Australia are urging Australians to have their iron levels checked before starting supplementation, as symptoms of iron overload are similar to those experienced when iron levels are too low. The call out comes […]
January 16th, 2017
The GP Red Book and Hereditary Haemochromatosis
Haemochromatosis Australia is delighted to have been consulted during the preparation of the 2016 edition of ‘Guidelines for preventative practice in general practice, 9th edition ’ (commonly referred to as ‘The GP Red Book’) , and to be acknowledged as a contributor. The GP Red Book is a primary source of information for general practitioners. […]
October 26th, 2016
Review of support and information for people with haemochromatosis
Helping with Haemochromatosis Report Our recent “Helping with Haemochromatosis” project has come to an end. We’d like to thank everyone who has participated in this project during the last few months. Selka Beyerle, a social work student at the University of Tasmania conducted a review of the information and support available through Haemochromatosis Australia and […]
September 30th, 2016
Haemochromatosis education at pharmacies
This year during Haemochromatosis Awareness Week in August we worked with the Pharmacy Guild and Pharmaceutical Society Australia to raise awareness among pharmacy staff of haemochromatosis and the potential for iron overload from this common genetic condition. The momentum has been maintained in September with the publication of articles about haemochromatosis in the two leading […]
August 11th, 2016
Wonthaggi VIC – Community Contra Dance for Haemochromatosis
There are lots of ways to raise awareness of haemochromatosis. in your local community. This is a fun way to do that while having a great time with friends, family and neighbours. Ellen Hubble, a Wonthaggi local, is organising a ‘Community Contradance’ to help raise awareness of haemochromatosis in the local community – and have a lot […]
August 2nd, 2016
OVERLOAD Art Exhibitions Tasmania
We are very fortunate to have a team of dedicated volunteers and talented artists in Tasmania willing to help raise awareness of haemochromatosis through their art. Once again there will be two fabulous art exhibitions running through Haemochromatosis Awareness Week (8 – 14 August) and beyond. Many of the works have an OVERLOAD theme, telling […]
