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SUMMARY:ITP Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:Join us for ITP Awareness Week 2026 and help raise awareness of Immune Thrombocytopenia across Australia and New Zealand.\n\n\nITP Awareness Week 2026\n21-27 September 2026 \nITP Awareness Week is an annual campaign that increases awareness and understanding of Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)\, a rare autoimmune disorder that can affect children and adults. \nFor many people\, ITP is an invisible condition. While bruising and bleeding can be visible symptoms\, fatigue\, anxiety\, uncertainty\, and the impact of living with a rare disease are often less understood. \nThroughout the week\, people living with ITP\, families\, healthcare professionals\, support organisations and community members come together to: \n\nIncrease awareness of ITP\nEducate others about the realities of living with a rare disease\nShare lived experiences\nAdvocate for improved recognition and support\nHelp ensure nobody affected by ITP feels alone\n\nWhether you’re living with ITP\, supporting someone who is\, or simply want to help spread awareness\, your participation can make a real difference. \nTogether\, we can make ITP more visible. \nLearn more at ITPANZ.org.au
URL:https://itpaustralia.org.au/event/itp-awareness-week/
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SUMMARY:I Sport Purple 4 Platelets Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Wear purple\, get active and help make ITP impossible to ignore on Sport Purple 4 Platelets Day 2026.\n\n\nSport Purple 4 Platelets Day 2026\nFriday 25 September 2026 \nSport Purple 4 Platelets Day is a fun and inclusive awareness event held during ITP Awareness Week. \nWe’re inviting schools\, sporting clubs\, workplaces\, community groups\, families and individuals to wear purple\, get active and start conversations about Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP). \nParticipation is simple: \n\nWear something purple\nPlay sport or get active\nShare photos on social media\nEncourage friends\, teammates and colleagues to join in\nHelp raise awareness of ITP\n\nWhether you’re walking around the block\, training with your local sporting club\, participating in a school sports day\, or simply wearing purple to work\, every action helps increase awareness of ITP. \nThe goal is simple: \nOne day. One colour. One conversation at a time. \nTogether we can educate communities\, support people living with ITP and create greater recognition of this rare condition. \n\n\nDownload the poster here – ITPANZ.org.au
URL:https://itpaustralia.org.au/event/i-sport-purple-4-platelets-day-2026/
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SUMMARY:2026 ITP Breakfast Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the popular ITP Breakfast Meeting\, where we present cutting-edge insights into Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP).\n\n\nBack for its third year\, the ITPANZ ITP Breakfast Meeting returns to bring together haematologists\, nurses\, researchers\, allied health professionals and clinical leaders for a focused morning exploring the latest developments in Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP). Drawing on expert perspectives and real-world clinical experience\, this year’s program will examine some of the most important challenges and opportunities shaping ITP care today.  \nThis year’s meeting will feature an exceptional all-women faculty\, showcasing leading experts from across Australia and New Zealand who are helping to shape the future of ITP care. Topics include the evolving role of combination therapies\, the unique considerations of ITP in older adults\, including both newly diagnosed and long-term patients\, practical approaches to incorporating quality of life into routine clinical consultations and strategies for optimising first-line treatment decisions from the outset. The meeting will conclude with an interactive Ask the Experts panel discussion\, providing attendees with the opportunity to engage directly with leading clinicians and discuss real-world challenges in ITP management.  \n🗓 Date: Sunday\, 18 October 2026 \n📍 Location: Meeting Room 505\, New Zealand International Convention Centre \n🕖 Time: 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM \n🥐 Breakfast provided \nWhether you are an experienced healthcare professional or have recently become involved in caring for people living with ITP\, this meeting offers a valuable opportunity to connect with colleagues\, exchange ideas\, and stay informed about the latest developments in patient-centred ITP care.
URL:https://itpaustralia.org.au/event/2026-itp-breakfast-meeting/
LOCATION:New Zealand International Convention Centre\, 101 Hobson Street\, Auckland\, Auckland 1010\, Auckland\, 1010\, NZ
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SUMMARY:2026 ITP Virtual Patient Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Held throughout the year\, our virtual meetings give ITP Patients\, their partners\, carers & parents of ITP the opportunity to come together.\n\n\nAre you living with Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)? Connect with others who truly understand your journey in our welcoming virtual meetings. \nHosted by ITP Australia and New Zealand\, these sessions are designed to provide a safe and supportive space for ITP patients. Bring along your partner\, spouse\, or family member to join the conversation. \nWhether you’d like to share your story\, exchange experiences\, or ask questions\, this open forum is your opportunity to connect\, learn\, and feel supported. \n \n*subject to change
URL:https://itpaustralia.org.au/event/2026-itp-virtual-patient-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20270320T083000
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SUMMARY:2027 ITP Patient Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Brisbane for the annual ITP Patient Conference. Hear from leading ITP experts and meet other ITP patients.\n\n\n\nDon’t Miss the 2027 ITP Patient Conference in Melbourne! \nMark your calendars for Saturday\, 20 March 2027\, and secure your spot at the ITP Patient Conference\, the premier event for ITP patients\, carers\, parents\, and healthcare professionals.  \nHeld at the iconic Brisbane Town Hall\, this is your opportunity to be part of an inspiring and empowering day. \nWhy You Need to Be There: \n\nExclusive Insights: Hear directly from leading ITP experts about the latest treatment options\, groundbreaking clinical trials\, and updated guidelines that could transform your care.\nConnect and Share: Meet fellow patients\, exchange stories\, and build meaningful connections with people who truly understand your journey.\nEmpower Your Health: Gain the knowledge\, tools\, and confidence to take charge of your ITP journey and advocate for your wellbeing.\n\nDon’t wait! Book your tickets today and take the first step towards a brighter and more informed future.
URL:https://itpaustralia.org.au/event/2027-itp-patient-conference/
LOCATION:Brisbane City Hall\, 64 Adelaide Street\, Brisbane City\, QLD 4000\, Brisbane City\, 4000\, AU
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