Members of the WABRC team can be reached using their respective institutional contact details. Alternatively, you can contact WABRC Leads using the emails below.
Dr Paola Chivers – paola.chivers@nd.edu.au
Dr Nicolas Hart – n.hart@ecu.edu.au
Fact Sheets
What is Osteoporosis?
https://www.aihw.gov.au/getmedia/61866386-568b-41fa-93e4-090ad201ab2b/phe187-osteoporosis-factsheet.pdf.aspx
The important role of exercise!
https://www.osteoporosis.org.au/exercise
Osteoporosis Australia Resources
Provides factsheets for specific conditions related to osteoporosis.
https://www.osteoporosis.org.au/resources
Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA
Provides information sheets & booklets, and useful links.
https://www.arthritiswa.org.au/content/page/resources.html
Support Agencies
Osteoporosis Australia
Provides a wealth of information to improve awareness about osteoporosis in Australia.
https://www.osteoporosis.org.au/
Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA
Working to reduce the incidence of disabling effects of arthritis, osteoporosis and related conditions for people in WA.
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Society
Provides information, support and connection to families and friends of people with Osteogenesis Imperfecta.
Australian and New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society
A professional medical and scientific society for the study of bone and mineral metabolism in Australia and New Zealand.
https://www.anzbms.org.au/missions-aims-goals.asp
Promoting Good Bone Health
• EAT a well balanced diet
• GET enough vitamin D (sun safe)
• BE physically active