Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month spans the month of October and is an opportunity to help raise awareness about haemophilia, von Willebrand disease (VWD) and other bleeding disorders.
More than 8,000 people in Australia have been diagnosed with a bleeding disorder. Of those, 3,400 Australians have been diagnosed with haemophilia, and 2,700 Australians have been diagnosed with VWD (although research suggests that many others are not yet diagnosed).
Bleeding disorders are usually genetic, hereditary and lifelong. Both men and women can have bleeding disorders. They occur when a particular factor or protein in the blood that helps blood to clot is lower than normal or missing or the clotting factor or platelets don’t work properly. Treatment can help blood to clot, or prevent bleeding.
Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month is an opportunity for us to connect as a community, and educate the broader public about bleeding disorders. You can get involved through events, special activities, social media, and by sharing your story.
As we get closer to the event a kit of activities, promotional materials, posters and more will become available – reach out to HFA on [email protected] if you’d like to register your interest.
