ASCA recognised in Australian Federal Parliament
Hon Maria Vamvakinou officially launched the official opening of our association on 19th June 2019. On 24th July 2019, Hon Vamvakinou reported this event in Parliament. The video when Hon Maria was presenting is here: https://youtu.be/FzSKSpWsXVc
Run Melbourne 2019
This year, ASCA participated in the Run Melbourne supporting people affected with sickle cell disease being treated at The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in collaboration with Melbourne Health. More importantly, supporting people living with Sickle Cell disease in Australia.
African Communities and Capacity Building in Preventing Family Violence
On 17th August we continued our mission. This time we were at the African Australian communities consultation regarding Strengthening African Communities and Capacity Building in Preventing Family Violence. This is an opportunity for us to also discuss the need to have health discussions in our families. This topic is often avoided and rare in some […]
African Women’s and Families Network Community Conversations
On 17th August, ASCA had the pleasure of accepting an invitation from the African Women’s and Families Network Community Conversations. This event was all about raising awareness about family violence. At this event, we heard stories of different types of family violence. We had an opportunity to give a presentation on the need to have […]
ASCA attends Malawian Independence celebrations
ASCA attended the Malawian Independence Celebrations. This event made it possible for us to continue our cause of ensuring people who could be at risk of having the Sickle cell Trait have information that will help them make informed decisions.
ASCA at the youth art and musical talent competition
This week we continue our mission. This time at the youth art and musical talent competition. Excited to talk to the youth about sickle cell disease. We encourage testing for the sickle cell gene and offer information for people affected.
Australian Sickle Cell Advocacy Inc Official Launch
ASCA launched the first advocacy group solely dedicated to supporting people living with sickle cell disease in Australia. The launch was held at the Royal Children’s Hospital. It was officially opened by Hon maria Vamvakinou, the Federal Member of Parliament for Calwell. The event was sponsored by CSL Ltd and was privileged to have Vice […]
A minute with local member of parliament Maria Vamvakinou
Executive Director @aggien_mn had a lovely #meeting this morning with @mariavamvakinou_mp discussing #SickleCell in #Australia. Discussed the need to have a #SCD surveillance registry, prenatal screening of at-risk communities, more research on this condition among other things. A very productive meeting.