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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.
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Tips to Alleviate Anxiety
Mon 15 May 2023
Monique from Beautiful Minds shares her tips and techniques to help alleviate anxiety.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Growing up with haemophilia
Mon 18 Oct 2021
Dale grew up with haemophilia A, but he never let it stop him from doing anything.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.&...
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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...
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My amazing travel adventure
Wed 20 Sep 2023
Jack talked to HFA about travelling overseas and managing his haemophilia for some amazing trips!
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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.
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