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Youth at the Conference
Thu 7 Dec 2023
Adam, Alan and Cassie talk about their experiences at the 2023 Australian Conference.
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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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The changing world of new treatments
Mon 1 May 2023
What's changed in haemophilia treatments? Listen to the stories of people of all ages in the Australian haemophilia community as they describe ...
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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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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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Growing up with von Willebrand disease
Tue 14 Dec 2021
Simoni tells her personal story of growing up with the challenges of type 3 (severe) VWD.
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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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The power of music
Thu 27 May 2021
Lenny tells his compelling personal story about overcoming the complications of haemophilia and how music and new treatments have changed his life
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This might just be me here
Wed 11 Mar 2020
At the recent national Conference in Sydney, some youth delegates took time out to share their experiences for the HFA Digital Stories project.
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Managing my VWD
Mon 13 Jan 2020
Shauna tells her story of her experiences with Type 3 VWD and how she has managed the challenges she has faced
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My journey of self-infusing
Tue 27 Sep 2016
Hamish tells the story of his self-infusing journey and how far he has come:
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A treatment story
Tue 11 Dec 2012
We all know Chris Gordon from his ‘Loving footy with a passion’ blog on Factored In. Now Chris talks to HFA about prophylaxis,...... read more
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Youth at the Conference
Thu 7 Dec 2023
Adam, Alan and Cassie talk about their experiences at the 2023 Australian Conference.
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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
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