GHLF Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia
and elders past, present and future and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
VISION
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We envision a world where no patient faces barriers to care, treatment and support. At Global Healthy Living Foundation Australia (GHLF Australia), we are committed to improving the lives of people with chronic conditions and their loved ones.
WHAT WE DO
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Global Healthy Living Foundation (GHLF) has supported patient communities for more than 20 years and now reaches patients worldwide. Building on this strong foundation, GHLF Australia empowers our community through advocacy and patient-centred education and resources.
We support patient-centred research on topics that interest patients, such as treatment decision-making, barriers to care and symptom management. We also collaborate with leading clinical researchers on projects to improve treatment options and ensure best practice in healthcare.
PATIENT ADVOCACY
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Elevating patient voices
We believe people with chronic conditions need to participate in all conversations about access to treatment, safety and the quality of their care. At GHLF Australia, we amplify the voices of those in our community by focusing on advocacy priorities at the community, state and federal levels.
PATIENT EDUCATION
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Providing trustworthy health information
With so much health misinformation online, we’re committed to equipping our community with evidence-based information and advice.
Education and support are critical to our mission to help people live better with chronic disease. When you’re diagnosed with a chronic condition, you have a lot of questions — from managing symptoms and finding the right treatments to making lifestyle changes and navigating the impact on personal relationships. GHLF Australia offers free evidence-based information and resources to make the chronic illness journey easier and less lonely.
PATIENT RESOURCES
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Building resources to empower patients
GHLF Australia works with leading health experts and patients with lived experience to build a wide range of user-friendly patient resources.
Our Education Hubs are treasure troves of valuable information for people with:
• Psoriasis • Thyroid eye disease • Hidradenitis suppurativa
We know medically underserved and immunocompromised patients need easy-to-understand answers to their vaccination questions. Visit our MatterofVax Hub to explore vaccine videos, podcast episodes and real-life stories.
Our podcast offerings let listeners hear interesting, relevant discussions with patients, health professionals and researchers. Visit our GHLF Podcast Network to listen.
PATIENT STORY
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My COVID-19 vaccination story: Lily O’Connell
When Lily O’Connell caught meningococcal disease, she was a healthy 22-year-old. Within 24 hours she went from feeling fine to being minutes from death. At first, she thought she had a cold, but the disease swiftly gripped her body and started shutting her organs down.
CREAKYJOINTS AUSTRALIA PATIENT RESOURCES
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Get research-backed information and advice for living with your health condition.
PATIENT PREPRHEUM PODCAST
PATIENT GUIDELINES
FOR LIVING WITH ARTHRITIS
GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
FOR CHRONIC ILLNESS
LIVING WITH ARTHRITIS DURING COVID-19
OUR SITES
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Australian arthritis patient community
US arthritis patient community
Spanish arthritis patient community
Canadian arthritis patient community
US grassroots advocacy organisation
Virtual care patient resources
Patient powered research
Fail first legislation in US
Back pain assessment tool