For more information, visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/how-to-protect-yourself-and-others/your-mental-wellbeing

Every year on 17 April World Haemophilia Day is recognised worldwide to increase awareness of haemophilia, von Willebrand disease and other inherited bleeding disorders. This is a critical effort since with increased awareness comes better diagnosis and access to care for the millions who remain without treatment.

• Haemophilia occurs in 1 in 6,000-10,000 males internationally.
• Currently in Australia there are more than 2,900 people diagnosed with varied degrees of severity.
• Specialised treatment is needed to help blood clot normally. With appropriate treatment haemophilia can be managed effectively.

Get involved this April by:

• Spreading awareness
• Educating family and friends
• Making a donation

For more information, visit: https://www.wfh.org/en/events/world-hemophilia-day

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects a person’s control of their body movements.  Parkinson’s disease is degenerating and often life threatening, requiring an immediate stop.

• A diagnosis can occur at any age with the most common age of diagnosis being 65.
• 10% of people diagnosed with Parkinson’s are under the age of 45.
• There is no cure for Parkinson’s disease, but there are effective treatment and therapy options that can help manage symptoms, so people with Parkinson’s disease can continue to enjoy many years of independent and productive lives.

To promote awareness on Parkinson’s disease, get involved this April by:

• Holding an event doing something you love – morning tea, golf day, sausage sizzle or morning tea
• Raising awareness on social media using #pause4parkinsons
• Making a donation
• Spreading information on signs and symptoms amongst family members

For more information, visit:
https://www.parkinsonsnsw.org.au/support-us/world-parkinsons-day

Sexual Assault Awareness month is a campaign designed to raise awareness in the community regarding the harms of sexual assault. This is a major problem in society and action needs to be taken to prevent further damage.

“1 in 6 women (17%, or 1.6 million) and 1 in 25 men (4.3%, or 385,000) have experienced at least 1 sexual assault since the age of 15.” (AIHW)

Fight against sexual assault this April by:

• Buying merchandise
• Donating to the foundation
• Organising a fundraising event
• Spreading the message on social media
• Educating family and friends

For more information, visit: https://www.nsvrc.org/saam

April is Adenomyosis Awareness Month. Adenomyosis is a condition of the uterus where the cells that normally form a lining on the inside of the uterus, also grow in the muscle wall of the uterus. Adenomyosis Awareness Month provides an opportunity for those who are affected to share stories of their journey and increase general awareness of the condition.

Get involved this April by:

• Educating friends and family about adenomyosis
• Spreading awareness on social media
• Learning more about the condition

For more information, visit: https://www.adenomyosisadviceassociation.org/Adenomyosis-Awareness-Month-.html

World Autism Awareness Day is a worldwide initiative aiming to increase understanding of the disability. Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterised by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication.

• Autism affects all ethnic and socioeconomic groups.
• Minority groups tend to be diagnosed later and less often.
• Early intervention affords the best opportunity to support healthy development and deliver benefits across the lifespan.

Show your support this April by:

• Wearing blue
• Volunteering with the foundation
• Raising awareness on social media
• Fundraising
• Informing family and friends of the disability

For more details, visit: https://www.autismspeaks.org/world-autism-awareness-day