World Haemochromatosis Week
From Awareness to Action
June is Action Month
Haemochromatosis runs in families. This June, HA is helping more Australians take practical steps toward earlier diagnosis, better support and stronger understanding.
TALK
TO YOUR FAMILY
Speak
TO YOUR GP
Donate BLOOD
IF YOU CAN
Share the
Message
Practical Action Toolkit
Resources for every step of the journey
Help HA reach 2,000 Registry participants
Join the HA Lifeblood Team
Join the HA Lifeblood Team
Many people with haemochromatosis can donate blood or take part in therapeutic venesection through Lifeblood. Donate during June and your donation counts in HA’s team tally.
- Join the HA Lifeblood Team
- Donate blood or plasma during June
- Tag Haemochromatosis Australia in your donation selfie
HA Info Line
Share your story
Real stories help people feel less alone
You can share a short written story, a photo or a short video (30–60 seconds, recorded vertically on your phone).
Spread the word
Help HA reach more Australians
Organisations & health services
Share HA’s social posts, link to this page, promote the Family Letter and encourage people with a confirmed diagnosis to join the Registry.
MPs & community leaders
Earlier diagnosis of haemochromatosis should not depend on chance. Support better pathways for diagnosis, treatment and research by sharing HA’s campaign.
Share on social
Share HA’s campaign posts, use #WHW2026 and #beatoverload, or send this page to a family member who may need it.
Forward the Family Letter
The single most effective action. Forward HA’s Family Letter to someone in your family who may need to speak with their GP.
DIGITAL TOOLKIT
Social Media Resources
To download the images simply right click on the tiles and save them as images’, and copy the text for the tiles for your own social sharing!
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World Haemochromatosis Week runs from 1-7 June 2026.
This year, Haemochromatosis Australia is helping more Australians move from awareness to action.
Talk to your family. Speak to your GP. Use HA’s resources to help start the conversation.
Visit www.ha.org.au
#WHW2026 #beatoverload
Family Risk tile
Haemochromatosis runs in families. If you have been diagnosed, close biological relatives may need to speak with their GP about whether testing is appropriate.
HA’s Family Letter can help start the conversation.
Visit www.ha.org.au
#WHW2026 #beatoverload
Family Letter / Practical Action Toolkit tile
The Family Letter is part of HA’s Practical Action Toolkit and includes information that can help families prepare for a GP conversation.
Download it at www.ha.org.au
#WHW2026 #beatoverload
Info Line Support tile
If you or someone in your family is affected by haemochromatosis, Haemochromatosis Australia provides information, resources and support.
Call the HA Info Line on 1300 019 028 or visit www.ha.org.au
#WHW2026 #beatoverload
Registry CTA tile
The Australian Haemochromatosis Registry helps improve understanding of diagnosis, treatment access, health outcomes and patient experience.
People aged 18 and over with a confirmed diagnosis of haemochromatosis can join.
Visit registry.ha.org.au
#WHW2026 #beatoverload
Take Action This June tile
Donate blood if you can.
Share the message if you can’t.
Encourage one person to learn more.
Join the Registry if you are eligible.
World Haemochromatosis Week runs from 1-7 June.
Find out more at www.ha.org.au
#WHW2026 #beatoverload
Share the message / aligned partner tile
Haemochromatosis is one of Australia’s most common genetic conditions, and it runs in families.
By sharing Haemochromatosis Australia’s campaign, you can help more people start a family conversation, speak with their GP and find trusted support.
Visit www.ha.org.au
#WHW2026 #beatoverload
Donate if you can / share if you can’t tile
Donate blood if you can. Share the message if you can’t. Encourage one person to learn more about haemochromatosis and speak with their GP if it is in their family.
Visit www.ha.org.au
#WHW2026 #beatoverload
Share your story tile
During World Haemochromatosis Week and June Action Month, Haemochromatosis Australia is sharing stories from people living with haemochromatosis.
Your story could help someone recognise the signs, talk to their family, speak with their GP or feel more supported after diagnosis.
Visit www.ha.org.au
#WHW2026 #beatoverload