Haemophilia Foundation of New Zealand
ABOUT OUR SOCIETY
The Haemophilia Foundation of New Zealand Inc. was established in 1958 to serve the needs of people with haemophilia. It is a member of the World Federation of Haemophilia. Its aims are:
- To provide support for people with haemophilia and their families
- To educate families, health professionals and others
- To secure a high standard of treatment of haemophilia throughout New Zealand
- To represent the haemophilia population at a government level and to health services providers.
RESOURCES
The Foundation has many publications available including books for adults and children. This includes the following pamphlets:
- Haemophilia: what is it?
- Haemophilia
- The management of haemophilia
- Home therapy
- The student with haemophilia
- Being a carrier
- von Willebrand's disease
- Coping with stress
- Dental care for people with haemophilia
- Physiotherapy, fitness and haemophilia
- Living with hepatitis C
- Blood products: the facts
HFNZ’s website www.haemophilia.org.nz also has useful information on bleeding disorders, treatment, and member services.
CONTACT DETAILS
National Office
Haemophilia Foundation of New Zealand
4 Washington Way
Sydenham, Christchurch
Postal address: PO Box 7647
Sydenham, Christchurch 8240
ph 03 371 7477
freephone 0508 322 867
fax 03 371 7479
email info@haemophilia.org.nz
website www.haemophilia.org.nz
Outreach workers:
Auckland
NORTHERN OUTREACH
Haemophilia Foundation of New Zealand
Ferndale Cottage
830 New North Road
Mt Albert, Auckland
ph (09) 845 4658
fax (09) 846 8174
Freephone 0508 322 867
email helen@haemophilia.org.nz
Christchurch
SOUTHERN OUTREACH
Haemophilia Foundation of New Zealand
Street address: 4 Washington Way
Sydenham, Christchurch
ph 03 371 7477
fax 03 371 7479
Freephone 0508 322 867
email colleen@haemophilia.org.nz
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