Why Support Headache Australia?

By becoming a Member of the Headache Australia Club, you will be joining the only organisation in Australian representing headache and migraine.  The Brain Foundation, through the Headache Australia program, aims to have headache:

• Recognised as a major public health disorder that is biologically based, common, occurs in all age groups, is burdensome and treatable.
• Taken seriously.

The Foundation currently receives no government funding for its headache and migraine programs, which are funded by monies secured through fundraising.  Current headache and migraine programs include:

• Development of a headache website, information sheets and other publications, such as Brainwaves magazine, with comprehensive information about all aspects of headache.  All copy is reviewed by one of the world’s leading headache specialists.
• Ongoing review of all information as developments occur and as requested by those affected by headache
• Information line manned by general staff and volunteers.
• Development of public education and support programs aimed at those affected by headache including a specific program for children.  Programs aimed at health care providers at all levels.  These programs include an annual Headache & Migraine Awareness Week.
• Campaign to raise public and government awareness of headache and migraine, their prevalence and impact, particularly encouraging an estimated one million undiagnosed migraineurs to consult their general practitioners. 
• Campaign to raise awareness of the Brain Foundation, through Headache Australia, as the only public organization representing those affected by headache disorders and whose work is supported by specialist neurologists.
• Informal research project to ascertain working days lost due to headache and most frequently used medication for acute treatment.
• Funding of migraine research being carried out by Dr Geoff Lambert and Dr Alessandro Zagami, Department of Neurology, Prince Henry Hospital.
• Fundraising to support the above programs and so benefit those affected by headache.

Club Member Benefits

As a Headache Australia Club Member, you will receive:

• Complimentary copies of the Brain Foundation’s Brainwaves magazine (currently two per year) that includes information about headache and migraine, the healthy brain program, stroke, dementia and other brain disorders.  If you give us your email address you can receive an electronic version to save paper and postage.
• New and updated information sheets about a comprehensive range of headache including the latest research news and the relationship of headache with other health conditions
• Access to information services and provision of information as a result of referrals to specialist neurologists recognised internationally as headache experts.
• Access to an exclusive second level of the Headache Australia website, www.headacheaustralia.org.au, that includes the latest tips on headache management, headache news from international experts, an online forum for you to share experiences and extra information on many aspects of headache including research and treatment developments.  As the website develops and the membership increases, the information and services provided by the exclusive members’ level will increase.  When you join, a username and password will be allocated to you that you may change at a later time.
• Advance notice of activities such as seminars held during the annual Headache & Migraine Awareness and Brain Awareness Weeks.
• Details of existing support groups and assistance in establishing a support group in your area.
• Special discounts on books and other headache publications approved by specialist medical practitioners.

Headache Australia Club Membership Subscription

The subscription for Headache Australia Club members is $33 for a full year (includes $3 GST).  Renewal is then 12 months from when you join. 

Call  1300 886 660 for more information.

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