Items tagged 'Young people'

Shauna – sharing her life experience living with a bleeding disorder

19 July 2023

Tell us a little about your bleeding disorder I have severe Type 3 von Willebrand disease. Essentially my blood doesn’t…

Alan – telling others

19 July 2023

Alan shares his story about how speaking with others about his bleeding disorder helped ease his transition into higher education …

Tim – haemophilia, exercise and being healthy

19 July 2023

You might not think to put “haemophilia” and “weightlifting” in the same sentence, but for Tim Demos this has been…

Youth News: A message to your younger self

29 June 2023

Bleeding disorders, Growing up with a bleeding disorder, Personal stories, Young people

We asked some of our community members with bleeding disorders what they would tell their younger self. They reflected on what was most important to them when they were young and had some thoughtful and encouraging messages from what they have learned as they became adults.

Mythbusting animation workshop

26 June 2023

Free Mythbusting Animation Workshop at ACMI Perfect for creative kids! Have fun meeting others, help bust myths about bleeding disorders and learn how…

Youth News: A message to your younger self

26 June 2023

If you could go back in time, what would you say to your younger self? Growing up with a bleeding…

The changing world of new treatments

1 May 2023

What's changed in haemophilia treatments? Listen to the stories of people of all ages in the Australian haemophilia community as they described the differences with the new treatments and how it has affected their lifestyle, independence and quality of life.

Being a teenager with a bleeding disorder

Jaime Chase -
20 March 2023

JAIME CHASE Jaime Chase is Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Children’s Cancer & Haematology Service, Haemophilia Treatment Centre, John Hunter Children’s…

Choosing or changing your career path

Pauline Hill -
20 March 2023

PAULINE HILL Pauline Hill is HFA Digital Communications Consultant Whether you’re just starting to think about entering the workforce, or…

Haemophilia – the spice of life part 2

Willem -
20 March 2023

Willem talked to HFA about being part of his local community, making friends and trying out new skills. My name’s…

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Items tagged 'Young people'

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