Blood transfusion in Australia while travelling

Hi Everyone,

I was wondering if there are any Australians here that can give me some information about Thalassaemia centres in Australia. I am planning a 3 months travel around the end of the year, and I am going to be in Australia for about 2 months. I currently live in Germany but I am Italian and travelling with an Italian passport. I have already done some research and I am trying to organise the details for how and where to be transfused while in Australia.

Due to reciprocal agreement between the two countries (Italy and Australia) i am entitled to medical care.

Any info about Thalassemia units or hospitals and the ins and outs of how the system works will be greatly appreciated.

I am very excited about this trip as it will be my first taste of semi freedom or better a few 3 weeks blocks of freedom all together. I never had more then 3 weeks in a go of holidays.

thank you very much for any help

You should be able to get direction through
Australian Thalassaemia Association
333 Waverley Road
Mount Waverley
Victoria 3149
AUSTRALIA
Telephone: 00 61 03 9888 2211
Fax: 00 61 03 9888 2150
E-Mail: info@tsv.org.au
Web Site: www.tsv.org.au

Thank you Andrew, I will contact them.