World Haemochromatosis Week

OUR ANNUAL AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

OUR ANNUAL AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

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.

Tags for the week: #WHW2024 #beatoverload

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

LIGHTEN THE OVERLOAD

Haemochromatosis Australia is Lightening the Overload with buildings and landmarks shining red during World Haemochromatosis Week 2024

Join in the excitement and visit your local landmark and snap a photo and share on your social media. Please remember to tag us #WHW2024

View a list of buildings and landmarks lighting up in 2023 here.

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 2023 OVERLOAD exhibition is being held at Van Diemens Land Creamery, 10 Christmas Hills Road, Elizabeth Town, Tasmania from 4 June – 16 July 2023. 

For all enquires about this year’s OVERLOAD exhibition please email sheila.stevenson@ha.org.au

DIGITAL TOOLKIT

Social Media Resources

World Haemochromatosis Week
– Most Common Genetic Disorder

I Support World Haemochromatosis Week tile

AWARENESS RESOURCES

AWARENESS RESOURCES

Get your local politician involved – Poster

You can download and email this poster to your local councilors and State and Federal MPs. Ask if they would post a photo of themselves holding the poster to their social media using the hashtag #WHW2023 during World Haemochromatosis Week saying they support haemochromatosis awareness. Let them know haemochromatosis is the most common genetic disorder affecting Australians and make sure they understand its impact if undetected and untreated. You may discover that your representative or someone they know is also affected.

Other Haemochromatosis Posters

Feeling tired and flat?
Are you pumping too much iron?
Downloadable poster - Are you feeling tired and flat with aching joints over a long time?'

Community Service Announcement – 30 second audio MP3 clip and Haemochromatosis Jingle (30 second song)

Radio stations may play these audio clips (unedited) on air at any time. We would appreciate a brief email letting us know you have used the CSA or jingle to feedback@ha.org.au

LIGHTEN THE OVERLOAD GALLERY