Leukaemia Foundation
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| Formation | 1975 |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-governmental organisation |
| Legal status | Independent, Operational |
| Purpose | Humanitarian aid |
| Headquarters | Brisbane, Australia |
Patron | Paul de Jersey AC |
| Website | www.leukaemia.org.au |
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The Leukaemia Foundation is a national charity in Australia dedicated to helping people who have been diagnosed with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, MDS, MPN, Waldenström's macroglobulinaemia, aplastic anaemia, or amyloidosis.
The Leukaemia Foundation was established in Queensland, Australia, in 1975, with the help of haematologist Dr Trevor Olsen and the Holland Park Lions Club. In 1993, the Leukaemia Foundation of Western Australia was formed, followed by the Leukaemia Foundation of New South Wales and South Australian in 1998, then Victoria and Tasmania in 1999. In 2016, the Leukaemia Foundation of Australia and Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland unified to become one national organisation. The Leukaemia Foundation now has offices across Australia.[1]