Haemophilia Foundation of Queensland Inc. (HFQ) represents people in Queensland affected by bleeding disorders. We are committed to improving the quality of life of members of our community through advocacy and the promotion of health and well-being. HFQ is a member of Haemophilia Foundation of Australia (HFA). HFA is a member of the World Federation of Haemophilia.
We encourage all people affected by bleeding disorders to become paid members so that:
- Your health needs can be better represented in important service provider discussions
- We can better support all member that rely on effective clinical and psychosocial support from service providers and state government
- We can provide you with communications to help you learn more about new events and supports for people living with bleeding disorders in Queensland
- Your family will be well placed to benefit from the improved treatment options and services available to people with bleeding disorders
Your membership supports the overall work of HFQ and by becoming a registered member, you’re helping us advocate for improvements and change as well as providing support programs for the health needs and wellbeing of our members. Key support activities provided by HFQ include;
- Education and Health promotion activities (Facebook and Instagram pages, quarterly magazine “The ‘H’ Factor”)
- Community Events (forums, community camp, youth camp, social gatherings and camps)
- Men’s Monthly lunch meetings for men living and surviving with a bleeding disorder
- Lunch meetings for women who carry a bleeding disorder gene, mums & partners to get together, learn and discuss issues with each other
- Regional Events (Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast & Toowoomba) to support those members of our community living out of Brisbane
- Advocacy and Representation for people with bleeding disorders needing help
- Welfare support (including no interest loans and urgent financial assistance for HFQ members)
Paid membership allows HFQ to provide vital support programs that are not funded through our state government grant or other donations. Your annual membership will ensure you can participate in the activities of the organisation such as voting at our AGM or receive subsidies or access welfare assistance.
The fees are kept deliberately low and they can also be waived if cost is an issue. We also offer a one-off payment to allow you to become registered as a member for life.
Membership fees: Individual Annual $20.00, Family Annual $50.00 (family of 4 – 2 adults, 2 kids), Additional Family members $5.00 kids each and $10.00 grandparents each or $200 as a one-off lifetime membership. These can be paid by direct deposit or credit card.
If you would like to become a member please click here to download a form that you can complete and email back to: [email protected]; or post to: PO Box 30, Nundah, QLD 4012.
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FOR HAEMOPHILIA FOUNDATION QUEENSLAND
PO Box 30 Nundah Qld 4012
Mobile: 0419 706 056
Email: [email protected]
ABN 62 303 495 207.
GST Registered
Registered as a Charity in QLD.
Association Registration No: IA02598
Please Note: Membership of HFQ runs from 1 July each year. If this application and payment is made after 1 March it will be deemed to include the next financial year as well.
