Welcome to Haemochromatosis Australia

Haemochromatosis is an inherited iron overload 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 (Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm Australia wide) 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

Billy Wright Haemochromatosis Appeal

Stephen Wright of Warwick, Queensland has started an appeal in honour of his brother's memory to raise awareness of haemochromatosis in his local community.
Donations and sponsorship raised during the appeal are paid to Haemochromatosis Australia and will help us fund our important support and information services for our members and people newly diagnosed with haemochromatosis who seek help and information from us.
Read more about this remarkable effort on Facebook here or make a tax deductible online donation to the appeal through the secure online donation site www.GiveNow.com.au/billywrightappeal.

Membership Subscriptions for 2012/2013 Now Due

Membership renewal letters will begin issuing from 17 May 2012 with our latest newsletter. Members who receive newsletters by email will receive a posted renewal letter as well.

You can renew membership online or complete the form and return with your payment.

Our members are our strength. We need your continuing support to continue with our work supporting people diagnosed with haemochromatosis, and raising awareness in the community so that people at risk are diagnosed and treated before harm occurs.

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.

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 Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm 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