Thrombosis Australia

Thrombosis Australia is a central information and resource hub for the community proudly brought to you by the Perth Blood Institute

Our Thrombosis Australia Advisory Panel consists of eminent Australian healthcare professionals.

If you are a healthcare professional you can access the Thrombosis Australia Professionals site here:

Acknowledgements

We are grateful for the support of our donors, partners and collaborators who are helping us in our mission to prevent, treat and cure blood disorders.

Latest

Family Fun Day! Saturday 13 April

Kathryn and her Run for a Reason team are hosting a FAMILY FUN DAY this Saturday, 13th April to raise funds for the their running team - in memory of her son, Graham Derrick Wild.
Blood clot awareness

Raising awareness about blood related health issues
World Haemophilia Day 2024

April 17 is World Haemophilia Day which aims to raise awareness of haemophilia and other bleeding disorders. The World Federation of Hemophilia estimates that over 75% of people living with haemophilia worldwide have not yet been identified and diagnosed.
Graham Derrick Wild - Forever Fifteen

We are raising money in memory of our boy who we lost suddenly from pulmonary embolism on the 14 December 2022. We then found out he had Factor Five Leiden, as do myself and my youngest daughter. We will forever choose to raise awareness and continue to raise funds to aid research in honour of our beautiful boy.

Perth Blood Institute

The Perth Blood Institute (PBI) is dedicated to preventing, treating, and curing blood disorders. To learn more about PBI click here.
Mission, vision, and values

Click here to read about the mission statement, vision, and values of the Thrombosis Australia Initiative.
Ambassadors

Click here to learn more about our ambassadors at Thrombosis Australia.
Advisory Panel

We have established an advisory panel to provide oversight and direction to Thrombosis Australia, to ensure that the information we provide is current and accurate.
History of Thrombosis Australia

While many similar national resources are available in the other countries, until now there has been no similar resource in Australia. Click here to learn more about the inception of Thrombosis Australia.
Advisory Panel

We have established an advisory panel to provide oversight and direction to Thrombosis Australia, to ensure that the information we provide is current and accurate.

What is thrombosis?

Click here to learn more about thrombosis.
What are DVT & PE?

Click here to learn more about DVT and PE.
Travel and Thrombosis

Click here to learn about how travel can increase your risk of developing dangerous blood clots.
Work and Thrombosis

Click here to learn more about how work can increase your risk of thrombosis, and how to prevent it.
Contraception and Thrombosis

Click here to learn more about how certain contraceptives can increase your risk of dangerous blood clots.
Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome

Click here for information about antiphospholipid antibody syndrome and how it can lead to thrombosis.
Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia

Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) is a blood cancer which affects the bone marrow and white blood cells. This type of blood cancer is the most prevalent subtype of leukaemia in Western countries.
Inherited Thrombophilias

Click here for information about genetic conditions that can increase the chances of thrombosis.
PCOS and thrombosis

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder and one of the most common endocrine system and reproductive disorders among women. Here we provide some information regarding its association with thrombosis.
Investigators

Let's make blood disorders a thing of the past! Donate today!

Your continuous support and dedicated following of PBI is transforming the lives of people suffering from blood-related health conditions. Every amount is vital to our research, no matter how large or small - donate today! Read more

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