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Boys

A message to your younger self

Thu 29 Jun 2023
If you could go back in time, what would you say to your younger self? Some thoughts from our community leaders.... read more

Tips to Alleviate Anxiety

Mon 15 May 2023
Monique from Beautiful Minds shares her tips and techniques to help alleviate anxiety.... read more

Being involved - a great way to meet people

Mon 16 Jan 2023
Willem chats about being part of his local community, making friends and trying out new skills.... read more

Haemophilia - the spice of life

Mon 12 Dec 2022
Willem spoke to us about working, exercising and being out and about in these days with new treatments.... read more

Becoming a youth leader

Wed 14 Sep 2022

Chris speaks about being a youth leader with his local Haemophilia Foundation, camps, catch-ups and life with haemophilia these days. 

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Getting stronger

Wed 15 Jun 2022
Gavin talks about growing up with haemophilia and what he has learned about developing his strength and resilience. ... read more

Getting the message out

Tue 22 Feb 2022
Adam has severe haemophilia A. He explains why he is involved in raising awareness at his school and in his local community.... read more

Growing up with haemophilia

Mon 18 Oct 2021
Dale grew up with haemophilia A, but he never let it stop him from doing anything.... read more

How changing treatments has changed Scott's world

Wed 13 Oct 2021
Scott shares how changes to his haemophilia treatment have made it possible for him to do more.... read more

Facing my fear of needles

Sun 19 Sep 2021
Bailey explains how he dealt with the challenge of infusing his treatment when he had a fear of needles  ... read more

Dealing with life changes

Wed 30 Jun 2021
Darren has severe haemophilia. He talks about dealing with life changes when you are young and have a bleeding disorder.... read more

Working out a new approach

Thu 22 Apr 2021
In this video Tim talks about why he took on body building as a teenager and how fitness has become an important part of his life.... read more

Sport and getting fit

Wed 10 Feb 2021
Sport, exercise and motivating young people with haemophilia, VWD and other bleeding disorders to keep fit were the topic of a lively HFA webinar.&...... read more

Staying motivated with exercise

Mon 10 Aug 2020
Andrew Selvaggi shares what he has learned about staying motivated with exercise, with his inspiring story about turning his life around and his ti...... read more

Latest three stories

Youth at the Conference

Thu 7 Dec 2023
Adam, Alan and Cassie talk about their experiences at the 2023 Australian Conference.... read more

My amazing travel adventure

Wed 20 Sep 2023
Jack talked to HFA about travelling overseas and managing his haemophilia for some amazing trips!... read more

A message to your younger self

Thu 29 Jun 2023
If you could go back in time, what would you say to your younger self? Some thoughts from our community leaders.... read more

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