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Healthy Bones Australia

Healthy Bones Australia is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting and supporting bone health across the country. Its mission is to protect, strengthen, and advocate for better bone health for all Australians.

In 2023, more than 193,000 fractures occurred due to poor bone health, many of which were preventable. These fractures not only significantly impact the lives of individuals and their families but also place a heavy burden on Australia's healthcare system.

Vision and mission

Healthy bones for a life free from fractures

How Healthy Bones Australia can help

Healthy Bones Australia is focused on improving bone health and reducing the prevalence of osteoporosis and fractures related to poor bone health. By raising awareness of the risk factors, encouraging early diagnosis, and promoting effective management of osteoporosis, Healthy Bones Australia aims to create meaningful change. Prioritising bone health is crucial for overall well-being, and Healthy Bones Australia strives to make it a key focus in the national conversation about health.

Information lines / help lines

  • Call national toll free helpline on 1800 242 141 Mon to Thurs, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm AEST

Programs, apps and tools

  • Know Your Bones online self-assessment, review risk factors for osteoporosis

Recommended links

Last reviewed: September 2024

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Prevent Broken Bones – Bone Health

Poor bone health can lead to breaking a bone. This can have a big impact on the individual, their family, and is a serious medical consequence of having osteoporosis.

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Treatment – Bone Health

Treatment Diagnosed osteoporosis requires prescribed treatment to protect bone health

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Diagnosis – Bone Health

Diagnosis How is osteoporosis diagnosed? Osteoporosis is diagnosed with a bone density scan (also referred to as bone density test or bone mineral density test or by the medical name DXA test)

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Risk Factors – Bone Health

Risk Factors Who is affected by osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is common in Australia

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Calcium & Bone Health – Bone Health

Calcium & Bone Health Why is calcium important? Calcium is essential for building and maintaining healthy bones throughout life

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Fact Sheets – Bone Health

Fact Sheets Popular Factsheets - Calcium, Vitamin D, Exercise, Treatment Calcium and Bone Health A small amount of calcium is absorbed into the blood and used for the healthy functioning of the heart, muscles, blood and nerves

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Exercise & Bone Health – Bone Health

Exercise & Bone Health Exercise plays an important role in maintaining bone health

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Youth Hub – Bone Health

Youth Hub Bone health is an important part of your general health

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New Exercise Tips for Bones – Bone Health

A new Healthy Bones Australia Exercise Guide is now available as part of our new website focusing on 3 types of exercises for bone health

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Vitamin D & Bone Health – Bone Health

Vitamin D & Bone Health Vitamin D is needed to absorb calcium from the intestine to support healthy bones

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