Thousands of Australians rely on dedicated blood donors each year. However, one in thirty people actually become a blood donor. Becoming a dedicated donor ensures that a life goes on living. One donation recieved saves three lives.
For an appointment call 13 14 95 or go to the Australian Red Cross Blood Service website to find out where you can donate in your state.
The BFA crew showing their stuff at the 11th International Congress of Human Genetics, Brisbane Australia. From left to right Isabella-QLD, Irene-SA, Giovanna-VIC and Josie-WA.
On Sunday, 6 August 2006 at the Brisbane Convention Centre, Queensland we attended a Thalassaemia Symposium Sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals. It was a very worthwhile event which presented to an International audience of patient's, families, healthcare professional's, scientist's and geneticists. An overview of Thalassaemia was presented by well respected speakers form all over the world. Topics such as management of thalassaemia in different countries other than Australia which included third world countries. There was information on the latest oral iron chelator, Exjade and an update on research into gene therapy for thalassaemia. We had an opportunity to ask questions as an expert panel of doctors and scientist was scheduled after presentations. Further information will be posted as it comes to hand so stay posted.
