President

Dear Friends,

It is my pleasure to welcome you to our first National Newsletter for the Australian Thalassaemia Association. The National newsletter will be a platform for Health professionals,mscientists, patients, families and friends to share their experiences and intellect.

The aim of the newsletter is to generate public awareness and provide national and international information on Thalassaemia and the Haemoglobinapathies to the individual, those close to them and the general public. This will be achieved through State updates, lifestyle stories, scientific research, government information, diet and nutrition.

There is also a less formal fun page for children. The newsletter is structured to provide a holistic approach about thalassaemia and the
haemoglobinapthies to the general public especially. It then follows with information about recent developments that may be of more immediate interest to patients, families and friends.

I invite you to send me your input about what you would like to see in the next newsletter

Josie Stockden ATA Vice President