Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month runs each year in October. It is an opportunity for individuals and families as well as Haemophilia Foundations and other organisations to take part in a campaign and activities to raise awareness about haemophilia, von Willebrand disease and other bleeding disorders around Australia.
What’s on for the month
Throughout the month you can participate in various community events and activities. We also provide a resources to help you plan and host your own. Online, we share information about bleeding disorders, stories from the community, bust myths and more.
The last week of October is Red Week. During the week organize an activity with your family or friends around something red – wear red to school, bake red cupcakes, red hair day – the ideas are endless!!
Events around Australia
During October our State and Territory Foundations will host events to bring the community together and raise awareness. Reach out to your local Foundation to find out what’s in the works.
How you can get involved
There are many ways to participate in Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month. Here are just a few ideas:
- Host a red-themed morning tea at school or work
- Have a ‘dress in red’ day where people either dress in red, or wear a red item to work – like a red tie or a red pair of shoes
- Run a pop-up stall selling red cupcakes
- Join in on the kids activities, including colour-in competitions and scavenger hunts
- Attend one of the Foundation events held in your local state
- Put up BDAM posters around your school or workplace
- Host a spooky Halloween-themed event
Need some help getting started? Check out the Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month Host Kit. We share tips on how you can get involved to help raise awareness.
Promotional Items
You can order free promotional items to support your event. This includes balloons, pens, kids activity sheets, stickers, posters, temporary tattoos and more.
Send us an email to hfaust@haemophilia.org.au and we’ll let you know when you can order.