“Our Goal... Healthy bones for every body”
Our Impact
Bone and musculoskeletal conditions affect millions of Australians, causing pain, disability and significant healthcare costs. That's why the Bone Health Foundation is committed to Healthy Bones for Every Body.
Since 1991, the Foundation has raised more than $2.5 million to support research and educate the community about the importance of bone health.
Since 2020 alone, we have awarded more than $500,000 in research grants and co-funded a further $350,000 in research nationally, in partnership with the Australian and New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society (ANZBMS).
We are now building on this work through the development of the Bone Health Network, a new initiative with ANZBMS to strengthen Consumer and Community Involvement (CCI) in bone and musculoskeletal research.
By connecting researchers with people who have lived experience of these conditions, we aim to ensure research is informed by the needs and priorities of patients, carers and the wider community.
Together, we are advancing research, education and community involvement to improve bone health for all Australians.
For information about our 2027 research grants, visit What We Do → Research.
2.5+
Million Dollars Raised
Thanks to our donations from our corpororate and private supporters The Bone Health Foundation has raised in excess of $2.5 Million dollars to fund research and educate the public about the importance of Bone Health
30+
Years Serving communities
The Bone Health Foundation was formed in Adelaide in 1991 and is celebrating over 30 years of funding Researchers in SA!
400+
Primary School Visits
We have visited over 400 schools with our very own Skeleton Crew performance education over 4000 South Australian children about Calcium, Vitamin D and Exersice for Healthy Bones!
The Foundation
Established in Adelaide in 1991, the Bone Health Foundation is an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving bone and musculoskeletal health for Australians of all ages.
Through funding innovative research, supporting education and strengthening community involvement, the Foundation works to advance the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of bone and musculoskeletal conditions.
The Foundation receives no government funding, relying on the generosity of donors, supporters and partners to advance its mission of ‘Healthy Bones for Every Body’.
Congratulations to the 2020 Seed Grant Recipients - Find out more or how you can apply for funding under ‘What we Do’
Our Supporters
Our Programs
Our goal at the Bone Health Foundation is to spread the message to all Australians, young and old, about the importance of CALCIUM, VITAMIN D and EXERCISE for strong, healthy bones. That’s why we have developed programs that take this important message into schools and communities.
Our mantra is ‘Healthy bones for every body’.
Behind the scenes, we also support and fund research into bone and musculoskeletal conditions, helping to improve outcomes for thousands of Australians.
We are also committed to making sure the voices of people with lived experience are heard in research. Through Consumer and Community Involvement (CCI), we aim to work alongside consumers and community members to help shape research priorities and ensure research reflects the needs and experiences of the people it is intended to benefit.
The Bone Health Foundation is proud to partner with the Australian and New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society (ANZBMS) to provide grant funding for musculoskeletal researchers across Australia.
To find out more about our research grants, CCI initiatives or how to apply for funding, follow the links below.
Primary Education
To get the message out about bone health to Primary school students we offer a program designed to educate children about the importance of looking after their bones which is lined to the current Units of Work. The simple message is you need Calcium, Vitamin D and Exercise to build and maintain healthy bones.
Research
For over 30 years, the Bone Health Foundation has be supporting the field of musculskeletal research. In recent years the Bone Health Foundation has committed over $500,000 to fund Seed Grants for early career Researchers, as well as partnering with the ANZBMS to offer a Early Career program, as well as 2 exciting Health Innovation grants.
To find out about our current programs head to our Research page
Upper Primary Program
Our Schools program, targeted toward Upper primary students helps teach students about the importance of bone health!
Designed to align with the Education Departments Units of work, Students research Bone related facts and design a poster, power point presentation or short movie demonstrating the importance of CALCIUM, VITAMIN D and EXERCISE for strong and healthy bones!
For more information email as at info@bonehealth.org.au
Hip Dysplasia
The increased incidence of the late diagnosis of Hip Dysplasia or ‘Clicky Hips’ has been uncovered by one of our researchers Associate Professor Nicole Williams. This has lead to a dedicated clinic at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital and a full training program roll out by CaFHS to improve screening methods and increase early detection.
