Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month starts today! For all of October, individuals, families, Haemophilia Foundations and other organisations will come together to raise awareness about haemophilia, von Willebrand disease and other rare bleeding disorders around Australia. This year’s theme of ‘New Possibilities‘ encourages us to look at what’s next for our community.
What’s on during BDAM
Events around Australia:
- 1/10: BDAM Colour-in Competition, AUS (Sheets here)
- 2/10: Government House Reception, QLD
- 12/10: HFQ Great Gatsby Trivia Night, Burnie Brae Hall, QLD (Book here)
- 26/10: HFV Awareness Walk, Albert Park Lake, VIC (Book here)
- 27/10: HFNSW Bay Run, Robson Park, NSW (Book here)
- 28/10: Red Week, AUS
Social Media:
Throughout October our social pages on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn will be busy sharing information, personal stories and busting myths about bleeding disorders. Follow us to join in on the conversation.
For a quick and easy way to show your support, update your profile picture to use the BDAM frame.
Colour-in Comp and other activities:
Print these activities at your home or office and join in the fun! Everyone can help raise awareness for bleeding disorders.
• Colour-In Competition (Prizes for every category. Entries close 8/11)
• Word Find
• Scavenger Hunt
• Origami Heart
• Myth Buster & Did You Know question cards
• BDAM Quiz (Online version) (PDF version)
Red Week:
Starting on the 28th, the last week of October will be Red Week. During this week organise an activity with your family or friends around something red. Perhaps you could:
- Wear red to kindy, school or work
- Bake red cupcakes
- Have a red hair day
- Host a red colour run
- Have a spooky halloween-themed event
The ideas are endless! Be sure to send any photos or video of your Red Week events to hfaust@haemophilia.org.au or tag on socials with #BDAM24 – we can’t wait to see what you get up to.
BDAM FAQs
Can I host a BDAM event?
Yes! Anyone can host an event for BDAM. Whether it’s a morning tea at work or school, a pop-up stall selling red cupcakes or a community walk. For information on how to host an event and resources to help promote it, visit the BDAM Resources Page.
Can I still get promo items for my event?
Yes! We will continue posting out promotional items throughout October. This includes pens, balloons, posters, stickers, kids activity sheets and more. Order promotional items.
I would like to share my story during Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month – can you help?
Absolutely! Everyone has a story to tell – your experience of being diagnosed, or as a parent when your child was diagnosed with a bleeding disorder, what you’d like others to know about life with a bleeding disorder and some of the ups and downs, an inspiring personal story about travel, achievements, sport, school, work – the list goes on.
To share your story, simply email it to hfaust@haemophilia.org.au. You can include your name with your story, or ask for it to remain anonymous.
I have so many more questions! Where do I start?
Take a look at our Host Kit for more tips and ideas, or reach out to us on hfaust@haemophilia.org.au for assistance. Thank you so much for taking part in Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month.
