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Osteoporosis Australia Launches OsteoLink
Osteoporosis Australia is thrilled to announce the launch of OsteoLink Australia. OsteoLink is the first social network dedicated to improving osteoporosis communications globally and locally. OsteoLink is the easy way for people who care about osteoporosis to connect with each other, share stories and benefit from each other's experiences.
So what are you waiting for? Click on the 'OsteoLink' logo and join the conversation!
Shareholders of the Hunter Hall International Limited donate $8000 to osteoporosis research
Shareholders of the ethical funds manager Hunter Hall elect to donate 5% of pre-tax profits each year to charities or charitable purposes that support social, environmental or humanitarian causes.
Osteoporosis Australia is delighted to have been selected by the shareholders, and to have received an $8000 donation which will fund research into the prevention, management and cure of osteoporosis.
New Australian research revealing the truth about our bones
Our nation’s bone health is worse than expected, with almost one-in-three* (29.2 per cent) Australians living with brittle bones,1,2 and many unaware of the contributing risk factors, according to two independent studies released today.3
New findings from the Geelong Osteoporosis Study, just published in the Medical Journal of Australia, for the first time provide a wake-up call on the magnitude of osteoporosis and osteopaenia in Australia.1 The study reveals the disease is more widespread than previously thought with 1.2 million affected by osteoporosis and a startling 5.4 million people with low bone density also known as ‘osteopaenia’ (a potential precursor to osteoporosis).1 A separate GP and Consumer Tracking Study, commissioned by Osteoporosis Australia, also reveals GPs are not always investigating at-risk patients and patients are not fully aware of the risks to their bone health.3
Download the Media Release Here
For media inquiries contact Kirsten Bruce from Viva! Communications on 02 9884 9011 or 0401 717 566
See Media Release for references.
Osteoporosis Australia on The Morning Show
Osteoporosis Australia was recently involved in an awareness raising segment on The Morning Show (Channel 7). Shelley Evans (CEO) and Andrea Ulbrick (who has osteoporosis) explained the causes and risks associated with developing osteoporosis and what to do if you are diagnosed. They also summarise they key points people need to implement to improve and manage their bone health. Find out more - watch below.
Vitamin D is vitally important for bone health, and the best source of vitamin D is from limited sunlight exposure.
In Australia, we need to balance the risk of skin cancer from too much sun exposure with maintaining adequate vitamin D levels.
This easy to follow brochure explains safe levels of sun exposure to obtain vitamin D.
Click here to download the brochure.
Click here for more information on osteoporosis.
This brochure has been produced in collaboration with the following organisations:
Osteoporosis Australia has released a brochure specifically for men. The brochure outlines risk factors for men and explains bone density testing and common types of fracture.
Men are encouraged to be aware of the risk factors for osteoporosis and talk to their GP about their bone health.
To view or download this brochure, CLICK HERE.
To obtain a hard copy of the brochure, simply contact your state office on the national tollfree number:
1800 242 141.
