July 2005

Haemophilia conference

A program of activities for youth delegates will be a feature of the 13th National Haemophilia Conference to be held in Melbourne.

The Haemophilia Foundation Australia conference will be held at Rydges between Friday, September 30 and Sunday, October 2.

The Concurrent Youth Stream sessions—organised by the HFA Youth Committee—will target delegates aged under 14, if there are sufficient registrations, and 14 to 25.

The conference will also include a men’s breakfast, workshops for families and presentations by Australian, New Zealand and overseas experts on current and future issues affecting the bleeding disorders community.

Topics will include ethics, genetic testing, safety and supply of treatment products, management and care of haemophiliacs, inhibitor treatment and care, diagnosis and treatment of von Willebrand disorder, ageing, muscoskeletal issues, exercise and sport, emergency treatment, hepatitis C and HIV treatment, pain management, transition to adulthood and family issues.

• For more information visit www.haemophilia.org.au/conferences.