What’s On
WHAT’S ON?
WHAT’S ON?
We have a range of events to support our community. See how you can become involved.
WORLD HAEMOCHROMATOSIS WEEK
In the first week of June each year we join with members of Haemochromatosis International, the international alliance of haemochromatosis support groups, to create a worldwide, coordinated haemochromatosis awareness campaign in each member country. Using all forms of media, displays, and other activities, this week is an opportunity to focus attention on haemochromatosis and the risk of inherited iron overload.
The key messages of the week are:
- Haemochromatosis is the most common genetic disorder in Australia
- If you are the 1 in 200 affected, it can cause serious health problems
- Ask your doctor to find out if you are storing too much iron
OVERLOAD ART EXHIBITIONS
OVERLOAD ART EXHIBITIONS
OVERLOAD is an annual art exhibition to coincide with World Haemochromatosis Week. The major purpose of this exhibition is to raise awareness of haemochromatosis. Artists donate a 30 percent commission to Haemochromatosis Australia on all artworks sold.
The 2024 OVERLOAD exhibition is being held at the Jim Mooney Gallery, Regent Square, Macquarie St, Georgetown, Tasmania from 1 June – 15 July 2024 (10.00 am – 4.00 pm daily). The opening celebration will be held on Friday 31 May 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm with light refreshments. There will also be two creative workshops on Saturday 1 June and Saturday 8 June with a gold coin entry fee. Proceeds will be donated to Haemochromatosis Australia.
For all enquires about this year’s OVERLOAD exhibition please email sheila.stevenson@ha.org.au
ONLINE EVENTS
From time to time Haemochromatosis Australia hosts online events and information sessions for our community.
Webinar
Webinar
Recent Developments in Haemochromatosis
Featuring Professor John Olynyk, a clinician and researcher based in Perth, Australia and one of the leading experts on haemochromatosis in Australia, speaking about developments in research and knowledge surrounding hereditary haemochromatosis over the past ten years. Professor Olynyk also answers further questions submitted by webinar viewers.
View our recording of the webinar on our YouTube Channel here. https://youtu.be/4OSLpBUfQ3M
New member online meetings
Haemochromatosis Australia conducts regular online meetings for our new members.
Join us to receive updates and invites to these meetings.
The next new member meeting will be announced soon.
An invite to the meeting with a Zoom meeting link will be emailed to you.
Haemochromatosis Australia conducts regular online meetings for our new members.
Join us to receive updates and invites to these meetings.
The next new member meeting will be announced soon.
An invite to the meeting with a Zoom meeting link will be emailed to you.
LOCAL MEETINGS
Haemochromatosis Australia organises public information sessions and support meetings around the country when possible. The majority of these are held around World Haemochromatosis Week in early June each year.
South Australian Support Group
Some of our members from South Australia get together from time to time for a chat and a cup of coffee.
The group meets 4–5 times a year on a Saturday at 2pm at Bocelli’s, Hutt Street, Adelaide. Contact Matthew Howie on matthew.howie@ha.org.au for more information.
Toowoomba
Cheryl Wilson organises an informal support group that meets twice a year at Cheryl’s home for a chat and a cuppa. The meeting takes place at 2pm on the second Sunday in March and September. Give Cheryl a ring on 07 4635 6275 if you would like to attend.
Townsville Support Group
If you’re interested in joining a local support group contact Sheryl on 07 4725 3973 or mobile 0408 702 300 or email tom.brannan@bigpond.com