Today is World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day is marked globally on 1 December to raise awareness about HIV and eliminate stigma and discrimination. In 2023 the national theme for World AIDS Day is Inclusion. Respect. Equity. This year we share messages from our community as they reflect on the theme and how it relates to the Australian bleeding disorders community.
 
What a huge month we've had! Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month (BDAM) spanned the entirety of October, and saw individuals, families, Haemophilia Foundations and other organisations all helping to raise awareness about haemophilia, von Willebrand disease and hereditary bleeding disorders around Australia.
Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month (BDAM) has arrived! For all of October, individuals, families, Haemophilia Foundations and other organisations will take part in a campaign and activities to raise awareness about haemophilia, von Willebrand disease and related inherited bleeding disorders around Australia. The theme this year is 'Working together', so let's all come together to help raise awareness!
Today is World Hepatitis Day. This is a day when we come together globally to take action on viral hepatitis. We share the message of Hep can’t wait!, reminding us that hepatitis C remains an important issue for our community and that acting now is vital.

Today is World Hepatitis Day.

In 2016 revolutionary new hep C treatments are now available. 

What is so exciting about the new hep C treatments for people with bleeding disorders? 

Watch our video to find out more from the experts! 

Complete the MyABDR survey and enter the draws for great prizes!

The June 2023 National Haemophilia is now available to read on our website. With the Australian conference coming up, issues about treatment and care are on the agenda. We have a report from the WFH Comprehensive Care Summit and the ABDR Data Managers explain how your ABDR data contributes to best practice treatment. And Australia Lights Up Red to raise awareness on World Haemophilia Day.
International Men's Health Week runs each year in the middle of June. It is an important opportunity to highlight the importance of men's health, and to promote and support the health and wellbeing of men and boys in our communities. This year's theme of healthy habits invites us to look at the many ways we can support men's physical, mental and emotional wellbeing to live happier, healthier lives.
Whether you’re eligible now or thinking ahead, learn more about aged care services and how they work in this new section on the HFA Getting Older Hub.
 
Unsure about genetic testing and factor level testing in haemophilia and how it works in women and girls? We have published a new education resource, Haemophilia testing in women and girls: a guide to answer these questions simply and clearly.

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