National Healthy Bones Week

National Healthy Bones Week Aug 3 – 9
"Lifting the lid on Lunch"

National Healthy Bones Week is a joint initiative between Osteoporosis Australia and Dairy Australia, highlighting the important role of calcium in the development and maintenance of healthy bones (and the prevention of osteoporosis).

Improving children’s intake of calcium–rich foods helps to support healthy bone development and maximize peak bone mass. This is important to help reduce the risk of osteoporosis and fractures in later adult years.

For details visit the offical website – www.healthybones.com.au

For activities in your state or to obtain a National Healthy Bones Week poster, contact your state office on our national tollfree line – 1800 242 141.

Recent Events

Osteoporosis Australia hosted its annual parliamentary breakfast in Canberra on March 19, 2008. The event was a good opportunity to introduce Osteoporosis Australia to the new government and discuss key issues related to bone health in Australia. A broad group of politicians attended.

Many thanks to our special guest speakers:

A/Prof John Gullotta, Prof Ego Seeman and Dr Mellick Chehade