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🌟Celebrating USA XLH Day – 23 June

Honouring our community. Elevating our stories. Supporting mental health and wellbeing. Every year on 23 June, communities across the United States come together to recognise USA XLH Day. A moment dedicated to honouring the strength, resilience, and lived experience of people living with X‑linked Hypophosphataemia (XLH). For XLH Australia, this international day is an important … Continue reading 🌟Celebrating USA XLH Day – 23 June

🌟 New Podcast Episode: Understanding XLH Through the Lens of Oral Health

Featuring Associate Professor Mihiri Silva — Now on Spotify and Apple podcasts This week on the Living With XLH podcast, we’re joined by Associate Professor Mihiri Silva, one of Australia’s leading experts in paediatric dentistry and mineralised tissue disorders. In this powerful and practical episode, A/Prof Silva breaks down something every family living with XLH … Continue reading 🌟 New Podcast Episode: Understanding XLH Through the Lens of Oral Health

Beyond the Chart: Why the Real Story of XLH Has Never Been Written Down

What if the things that shape your life the most never make it into your medical record? For Australians living with X‑Linked Hypophosphataemia (XLH), this is the frustrating truth. A chart might mention low phosphate or weak bones. It won’t capture the pain that lingers long after appointments end. It won’t record the surgeries. It … Continue reading Beyond the Chart: Why the Real Story of XLH Has Never Been Written Down

🌿 The XLHA Wellbeing Planner Is Quietly Transforming Rare Disease Care — And People Are Talking About It

A wellbeing planner built by the XLH community, for the XLH community, is finally here — and it’s changing the way people with rare, chronic conditions care for their mental and emotional health. If you’ve ever lived with a chronic or rare condition, you know the truth: the emotional load is often heavier than the … Continue reading 🌿 The XLHA Wellbeing Planner Is Quietly Transforming Rare Disease Care — And People Are Talking About It

Building a More Inclusive Future: Discover XLH Australia’s Inclusive Language Guide & Posters

Words matter. At XLH Australia, we know that language shapes how we see ourselves and each other. That’s why we’re excited to launch our new XLHA Inclusive Language Guide—a resource designed to help everyone in our community communicate with respect, dignity, and empowerment. Alongside this guide, we’re unveiling two vibrant posters that make inclusive language … Continue reading Building a More Inclusive Future: Discover XLH Australia’s Inclusive Language Guide & Posters

💬 Communicate. Connect. Create. — XLH Australia’s Rally Cry for Disability Action Week

Disability Action Week (23-30 November 2025) is almost here — and XLH Australia is ready to Communicate. Connect. Create. This year’s theme is more than a slogan. It’s a call to action, and we’re answering with heart, hustle, and a whole lot of community power. And the theme (Communicate. Connect. Create) couldn’t be more aligned … Continue reading 💬 Communicate. Connect. Create. — XLH Australia’s Rally Cry for Disability Action Week

🌭 One Sizzle, Big Impact: How Evie Raised $400 for XLH Australia

When it comes to fundraising, few things beat the humble sausage sizzle — and few fundraisers shine brighter than Evie from Silkwood School. With a grill, a goal, and a whole lot of heart, Evie turned a school lunch into a movement for health equity. 🔥 Evie’s Sizzle for Support raised more than $400 for … Continue reading 🌭 One Sizzle, Big Impact: How Evie Raised $400 for XLH Australia

XLH Australia: Celebrating the Real Heroes of National Carers Week

National Carers Week is here—and at XLH Australia, we’re rolling out the blue carpet for the unsung heroes who make our community strong: the carers. Why XLH Carers Deserve the Spotlight Imagine juggling medical appointments, advocating for rare disease awareness, and being the emotional anchor for someone living with XLH—all while managing your own life. … Continue reading XLH Australia: Celebrating the Real Heroes of National Carers Week