Welcome to Haemochromatosis Australia

Haemochromatosis is an inherited metabolic disorder. It is very common, but little known. It can have serious consequences for your health but is easily treated if diagnosed in time. Tests are simple.

Learn more about haemochromatosis here

Haemochromatosis Australia is the support and advocacy group for people affected by haemochromatosis. We are here to provide information and support and we work to raise awareness of the condition and ensure people with the disorder are diagnosed before damage occurs.

You can call us on our INFO LINE 1300 019 028 for the cost of a local call from any land line.

Find out who we are and how you can help including joining Haemochromatosis Australia or making a tax deductible gift here - About Us..

News and events

Website Refresh

Welcome to our new look website! We have updated the look and feel of the site but we have retained the same information to help you learn about haemochromatosis. Please report any errors or issues to feedback@haemochromatosis.org.au .

Haemochromatosis Awareness Week 2012

Haemochromatosis Awareness Week 2012 will be observed from 13 - 19 August 2012.

You can help raise awareness of haemochromatosis too. We will update this website with Haemochromatosis Week news and information as our plans progress.

Membership renewals - 2011 / 2012

Membership renewals for this financial year are now overdue. Our membership year runs from July to June each year.

If you have not yet renewed your membership, you can renew online here. or call our INFO LINE 1300 019 028.

Our members are our strength. Please help us continue our vital work by subscribing for another year.

Haemochromatosis Australia Strategic Plan 2010 - 2015

Our strategic plan has been reviewed and updated for 2011. You can download the latest version of the strategic plan here.

Haemochromatosis INFO LINE

Call the Haemochromatosis INFO LINE 1300 019 028 from a land line for the cost of a local call (calls from mobiles may incur extra charges depending on your service provider).

Our Medical Advisory Board:

Professor Lawrie Powell AC Director, Royal Brisbane Women's Hospital Centre for the
Advancement of Medical Research, Brisbane, QLD
Professor John Olynyk, Director of Gastroenterology,
Fremantle Hospital, Fremantle WA
Professor Martin Delatycki, Director, Clinical Genetics, Austin Health
Director, Bruce Lefroy Centre for Genetic Health Research, Melbourne VIC
Professor Katie Allen, Group Leader, Gut and Liver Research Group,
Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Melbourne VIC
Professor Darrell Crawford, Head, Discipline of Medicine
University of Queensland, Brisbane QLD