Awareness Days – Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Australia

8 May

International Thalassaemia Day

International Thalassaemia Day. May 8, 2024, is International Thalassaemia Day. The theme of the event this year is: “Empowering Lives, Embracing Progress: Equitable and Accessible Thalassaemia Treatment for All”. The International Thalassaemia Day movement is a chance for everyone to take action and stand together! Patients, parents, caregivers, healthcare professionals, students, and friends, we need your […]

14 Sep

R U OK? Day

R U OK? Day is a national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone that every day is the day to ask, “Are you OK?” and support those struggling with life's ups and downs.

19 Jun

World Sickle Cell Day

Today, we had the incredible opportunity to visit Peter Mac, the esteemed medical institution, as we join the global community in recognising World Sickle Cell Day.

12 May

International Nurses Day

Today, we honor the heroes in scrubs - the nurses who go above and beyond to care for patients, even in the face of unprecedented challenges.

8 May

World Thalassaemia Day 2023

Australia was lit up by blue for International Thalassaemia Day to raise awareness of the challenge faced by patients and their families through their journey with this condition.