Haemochromatosis Australia
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Associations, Non Profit Organisation
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Community Care
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ABOUT HAEMOCHROMATOSIS AUSTRALIA
Haemochromatosis Australia is a non-profit registered charity run entirely by volunteers. We are the support and advocacy group for people affected by haemochromatosis, their families and loved ones. We aim to provide support for people with the disorder and to increase awareness of haemochromatosis in the general public and the medical and health professions. We have been operating for over 30 years and continue to grow and expand our activities.
Haemochromatosis Australia is a non-profit registered charity run entirely by volunteers. We are the support and advocacy group for people affected by haemochromatosis, their families and loved ones. We aim to provide support for people with the disorder and to increase awareness of haemochromatosis in the general public and the medical and health professions. We have been operating for over 30 years and continue to grow and expand our activities.
Why us
Our Vision
No Australian will suffer harm from haemochromatosis.
Our Mission
As the primary advocacy group for Australians affected by haemochromatosis we provide support and promote awareness, early diagnosis and research.
Our Values
We believe that people with haemochromatosis are entitled to:
*The same quality of life and life expectancy as other Australians
*Diagnosis before symptoms occur
*Well informed health and medical services
*Easy access to the knowledge, support and services they need
In the spirit of reconciliation Haemochromatosis Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
OUR OBJECTIVES
1. Support people with haemochromatosis
-We provide support and up to date information to people with haemochromatosis and their families to assist them to manage their condition. We provide opportunities to meet other individuals and families experiencing haemochromatosis.
2. Community Awareness
-We promote awareness in the community about haemochromatosis.
3. Professional awareness
-We raise awareness in medical health professionals in order to improve the rate of early diagnosis and treatment
4. Health Policy Improvement
-We influence and advocate appropriate health policy relating to haemochromatosis.
5. Research
-We support, encourage and maintain a high interest in research that will contribute towards our vision.
6. Administration and governance
-We operate efficiently and with high ethical standards while growing our membership and influence.
No Australian will suffer harm from haemochromatosis.
Our Mission
As the primary advocacy group for Australians affected by haemochromatosis we provide support and promote awareness, early diagnosis and research.
Our Values
We believe that people with haemochromatosis are entitled to:
*The same quality of life and life expectancy as other Australians
*Diagnosis before symptoms occur
*Well informed health and medical services
*Easy access to the knowledge, support and services they need
In the spirit of reconciliation Haemochromatosis Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
OUR OBJECTIVES
1. Support people with haemochromatosis
-We provide support and up to date information to people with haemochromatosis and their families to assist them to manage their condition. We provide opportunities to meet other individuals and families experiencing haemochromatosis.
2. Community Awareness
-We promote awareness in the community about haemochromatosis.
3. Professional awareness
-We raise awareness in medical health professionals in order to improve the rate of early diagnosis and treatment
4. Health Policy Improvement
-We influence and advocate appropriate health policy relating to haemochromatosis.
5. Research
-We support, encourage and maintain a high interest in research that will contribute towards our vision.
6. Administration and governance
-We operate efficiently and with high ethical standards while growing our membership and influence.
Business Address
PO Box 6185
MERIDAN PLAINS
QLD 4551,
Meridan Plains QLD 4551, Australia
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