Haemophilia Foundation Queensland

06/08/2026

Our HFQ Regional Outreach Clinics continue, with our next stop in Townsville on Thursday 20th August 2026.

These visits provide a valuable opportunity to connect with members of the local bleeding disorders community, offer support, share information, and strengthen relationships with patients, families, and healthcare teams. Come say hello and enjoy some morning tea with us!

We look forward to seeing everyone in Townsville before heading to Mackay on Thursday 10th September 2026.

06/08/2026

Shared from Haemophilia Foundation Australia 👉

Australian Story will soon air a feature on Australians with bleeding disorders who contracted hepatitis C (HCV) through infected blood products. We know this national coverage may bring up challenging emotions for our community.

HFA was contacted for comment ahead of the broadcast, and we want to share our position directly with you.

We remain steadfast in our commitment to advocating for Australians who acquired a blood-borne virus through infected blood products. While progress has been made overseas, our Australian community are still waiting for the support and acknowledgement. We are actively engaging with the Australian Government to secure the recognition and support our community has earned and deserves.

➡️ Read more about HFA’s advocacy and our statement for Australian Story on our website: https://www.haemophilia.org.au/news/statement-for-australian-story/

Watching this episode might raise some issues for you. Please consider reaching out for support, for example, talking to those close to you or:

• Your doctor, nurse, social worker/psychologist/counsellor at your Haemophilia Treatment Centre
• Your liver specialist
• Your GP (who can also give a referral to counselling)
• Lifeline – phone 131114

06/08/2026

Thank you to all the ladies who have RSVP'd for this Sunday's HFQ Ladies Lunch at the Waterloo Bay Hotel! 💙

Although the RSVP date has now passed, there's still time to join us! If you'd like to come along, please get in touch with Lauren by:
📞 Phone: 0419 706 056
📧 Email: [email protected]

We'd love to have you with us for a relaxed afternoon of great food, good conversation and wonderful company.

We look forward to seeing everyone on Sunday! 💙

05/08/2026

☀️ Our HFQ team was in Cairns on Thursday 30th July for our latest Regional Outreach Clinic, and Cairns certainly turned on the sunshine for us!

It was wonderful to connect with members of the local bleeding disorders community, providing support, raising awareness, and strengthening connections with our regional members. These visits are an important way for us to stay connected and ensure our community knows we're here to help🩸

Next stop... Townsville hospital on 20th August, followed by Mackay on 10th September. We look forward to catching up with more of our regional community soon! 💙

27/07/2026

Today is World Hepatitis Day.

Over 33 years of age? Have a bleeding disorder? Do you know your hepatitis C status?

You could be at risk if you ever had clotting factor or a blood transfusion before 1993 – even once.
Symptoms of hep C are not always obvious.

Have you asked your doctor about hep C testing? They are free blood tests.
Don’t delay! Take the next step.
Hep C can be cured. Treatment is simple.

Find out more on our World Hepatitis Day page.
https://www.haemophilia.org.au/world-hep-day

26/07/2026

In 2026, Australian landmarks are invited to glow green on 28 July to raise awareness about eliminating viral hepatitis by 2030.

Many people in the bleeding disorders community have been affected by hepatitis C. Help us raise awareness about viral hepatitis, the importance of hep C testing and treatment and recognise the impact of hep C on our HFQ community.

Look out for glow green locations on the World Hepatitis Day website – https://www.worldhepatitisday.org.au/australia_glows_green

22/07/2026

🍽️ HFQ Men's Social Lunch 🍽️
Come along and join us for our next HFQ Men's Social Lunch – a great opportunity to catch up with other members, enjoy a delicious meal, and share some good conversation in a relaxed setting.

🗓 Wednesday, 5th August 2026
🕛 12:00pm – 2:00pm
📍 Gaythorne R.S.L.
Please RSVP to our office by Wednesday, 29th July 2026.

☎️ Contact Lauren on 0419 706 056 or email [email protected].
We'd love to see you there for a great afternoon of good food, good company.

21/07/2026

World Hepatitis Day is on 28 July 2026.
It’s time to take the next step for your health!

Had a blood product before 1993? Do you know your hep C status?
Nearly 1 in 5 Australians with hepatitis C have never been diagnosed and don’t know they have hep C.

Or they may have been cured but still need follow-up for their liver health if they still have liver problems.

DON’T DELAY! TAKE THE NEXT STEP.
Find out your hep C status if you don’t know.
Hep C can be cured. Treatment is simple.
Do you need liver health monitoring? Ask your doctor.
A healthy liver is vital for all of us.

To find out more, check out our World Hepatitis Day page. Share it with your family and friends.
https://www.haemophilia.org.au/world-hep-day

21/07/2026

📍 HFQ Rockhampton Regional Outreach Clinic

Last Thursday, the HFQ team was in Rockhampton, connecting with members of the local bleeding disorders community at the Regional Outreach Clinic.

It was wonderful to spend time with both adults and children, catching up with familiar faces, meeting new families, and having meaningful conversations about the support, services and resources available through HFQ.

These outreach visits are an important opportunity for us to connect with our regional communities, listen to your experiences, answer questions, and provide information in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Whether it was sharing a chat over morning tea, talking through support options, or simply checking in, we always value the time we spend together.

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello.

✈️ Next stop: Cairns!
We'll be visiting the Regional Outreach Clinic in Cairns on Thursday 30 July, and we can't wait to connect with our Far North Queensland community.

19/07/2026

☕🌸 Don't forget to RSVP - HFQ Ladies Lunch 🌸☕
Join us for an afternoon of friendship, conversation, and connection at our next HFQ Ladies Lunch.
📅 Sunday 9 August 2026
🕛 12:00pm – 2:00pm
📍 Waterloo Bay Hotel - 75 Berrima St, Wynnum QLD 4178.
Come along to catch up with familiar faces, meet new friends, and enjoy a relaxed lunch together.
RSVP to Lauren on 0419 706 056 or email [email protected] by Wednesday 29 July 2026. We'd love to see all our HFQ ladies there!
Please note: Attendees must be financial members of HFQ.