Please help us to tell the Australian Government about the real costs to you of living with hep C and a bleeding disorder.
A Senate committee is investigating the impact of out-of-pocket health care costs. (http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Community_Affairs/Australian_healthcare)
We know from our previous consultation that many of our community members are struggling with their health care costs. HFA is sending a submission to this inquiry to highlight to government the difficulties you continue to experience. This survey will update us on your situation and will make our submission stronger.
Please complete the survey below by Tuesday 6 May 2014.
All personal information you send to HFA will be treated confidentially. Any information we show to government will not identify individuals but will document the types of situations where out-of-pocket costs occur.
WHAT IF YOU HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS?
You may find that documenting this information raises questions or sensitive issues for you that you want to discuss further.
Who can help you with this?
• The Haemophilia Social Worker or Counsellor at your Haemophilia Centre
• Your local Hepatitis Council (see www.hepatitisaustralia.com for contact details)
• Lifeline – ph 13 11 14.
You are also welcome to contact Haemophilia Foundation Australia to discuss this further
– phone 1800 807 173 or email socallaghan@haemophilia.org.au
