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Healthy Bones Australia

Healthy Bones Australia is a national not-for-profit committed to protect, build and support bone health across Australia.

Currently there are over 173,000 broken bones each year due to poor bone health. Any fracture has a big impact on the individual, their family and is costly to the healthcare system.

Vision and mission

Healthy bones for a life without fractures

How Healthy Bones Australia can help

Healthy Bones Australia is committed to improving bone health in Australia and reducing the impact of poor bone health, osteoporosis and related fractures. Improved community awareness about risk factors for poor bone health and early diagnosis and management of osteoporosis will make a difference. Bone health is an important part of general health and needs to be a higher priority.

Information lines / help lines

  • Call national toll free helpline on 1800 242 141 Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm AEST

Programs, apps and tools

  • Know Your Bones online self-assessment, review risk factors for osteoporosis

Recommended links

This information was originally published on healthdirect - Healthy Bones Australia.

Last reviewed: February 2021

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