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Migraine and Headache Australia

Migraine & Headache Australia is the only organisation in Australia that has supported the more than 6 million Australians affected by headache and migraine for over two decades. Migraine & Headache Australia is a division of the Brain Foundation.

Vision and mission

To fund research into headache and migraine and provide information for sufferers through the organisation's National Headache Register.

How Migraine & Headache Australia can help

Individuals can join the monthly email newsletter and online support group where they can join others and have their voice heard. The community will be kept informed of latest treatments, research opportunities and access to webinars by specialists on various aspects of headache and migraine.

Programs

Migraine & Headache Awareness Week is held each year in September. Sign up to the monthly newsletter to participate in this free event, participate in research and discover the latest treatments.

Contact

  • Call Migraine & Headache Australia on 1300 886 660

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This information was originally published on healthdirect - Migraine and Headache Australia.

Last reviewed: May 2022

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