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Osteoporosis Australia
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Osteoporosis Australia describes itself as "the premier consumer body in the bone arena." [1]
It states that its mission is "to reduce the incidence of Osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures in the Australian Community by 15% by the year 2010." [2] On its website it states that its key objectives are:
- Establish Osteoporosis as a major health issue
- Increase awareness of Osteoporosis throughout Australia
- Improve prevention & management strategies
- Increase GP & other health professionals understanding of Osteoporosis
- Act as an effective lobby voice in federal Government
- Fund research in bone metabolism and related issues
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Personnel
On its website OA states that it "has a pro-active board, expert Medical and Scientific Committee and Events and Fundraising Committee." [3] However, it provides no details on who its key personnel are.
Funding
OA provides few details of its funding on its website though it does disclose that:
- the Bones and Joints Schools Kit it produces which is aimed at primary schools is sponsored by Kraft Singles;
- its "Falls and Fracture Kit" which is "designed for retirement villages and other residential care" is sponsored by Aventis Pharma. [4]
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Contact Details
Osteoporosis Australia
Level 1, 52 Parramatta Road
Forest Lodge NSW 2037
G.P.O. Box 121
Sydney NSW 2001
Web:http://www.osteoporosis.org.au/
