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Metabolic Dietary Disorders Association4 days ago
June 28 is a special day for our community. 💙
Today we recognise International PKU Awareness Day and Neonatal Screening Day — a powerful reminder of the life-changing impact early diagnosis and treatment can have for those with PKU and other rare inherited metabolic disorders (IEMs). It’s also the birthday of two pioneers in our field, Dr Robert Guthrie and Dr Horst Bickel, whose groundbreaking work laid the foundation for neonatal screening around the world.
At MDDA, we’re proud to carry on their legacy by raising awareness, building support programs, and providing essential resources for families — from the newly diagnosed through every life stage.
As we near the end of the financial year, your support matters more than ever. Every donation helps us continue this important work, ensuring no one living with an IEM is left without care or connection. All donations over $2 are tax-deductible.
👉 Donate today: https://mdda.org.au/donate/
💻 Learn more about our support: https://mdda.org.au/
Thank you for being part of our community 💛
Today we recognise International PKU Awareness Day and Neonatal Screening Day — a powerful reminder of the life-changing impact early diagnosis and treatment can have for those with PKU and other rare inherited metabolic disorders (IEMs). It’s also the birthday of two pioneers in our field, Dr Robert Guthrie and Dr Horst Bickel, whose groundbreaking work laid the foundation for neonatal screening around the world.
At MDDA, we’re proud to carry on their legacy by raising awareness, building support programs, and providing essential resources for families — from the newly diagnosed through every life stage.
As we near the end of the financial year, your support matters more than ever. Every donation helps us continue this important work, ensuring no one living with an IEM is left without care or connection. All donations over $2 are tax-deductible.
👉 Donate today: https://mdda.org.au/donate/
💻 Learn more about our support: https://mdda.org.au/
Thank you for being part of our community 💛
Metabolic Dietary Disorders Association4 days ago
🩸🦶 Did you know one tiny heel prick could change a life forever?
Every newborn in Australia is offered a simple test that screens for over 25 rare, serious conditions—often before any symptoms appear.
Early diagnosis = early treatment = brighter futures. 🌟
👶 It’s how many of our MDDA families first discovered they had an IEM—and why their loved ones are now thriving!
💙 During #AwarenessWeek, we’d love to hear your story – how did you first learn about your child’s condition through newborn screening? Share below or repost this to help shine a light on early detection.
🎥 Learn more about newborn screening, including a short video featuring our amazing MDDA President Monique and her son Charlie, as they share their story and highlight the power of early detection:
👉 https://mdda.org.au/what-is-newborn-bloodspot-screening
💙 MDDA is here for families at every stage – from diagnosis right through to life’s biggest milestones.
🙏 Donate today to help us keep providing PEEKaBU Bags, early support for newly diagnosed families, and ongoing care for those living with IEMs.
#HeelPrickTest #EarlyDiagnosisMatters #PKUAwareness #MDDA #MetabolicAwareness #NewbornScreeningSavesLives
Every newborn in Australia is offered a simple test that screens for over 25 rare, serious conditions—often before any symptoms appear.
Early diagnosis = early treatment = brighter futures. 🌟
👶 It’s how many of our MDDA families first discovered they had an IEM—and why their loved ones are now thriving!
💙 During #AwarenessWeek, we’d love to hear your story – how did you first learn about your child’s condition through newborn screening? Share below or repost this to help shine a light on early detection.
🎥 Learn more about newborn screening, including a short video featuring our amazing MDDA President Monique and her son Charlie, as they share their story and highlight the power of early detection:
👉 https://mdda.org.au/what-is-newborn-bloodspot-screening
💙 MDDA is here for families at every stage – from diagnosis right through to life’s biggest milestones.
🙏 Donate today to help us keep providing PEEKaBU Bags, early support for newly diagnosed families, and ongoing care for those living with IEMs.
#HeelPrickTest #EarlyDiagnosisMatters #PKUAwareness #MDDA #MetabolicAwareness #NewbornScreeningSavesLives
Metabolic Dietary Disorders Association5 days ago
🎥 Why Is It Hard? What It's Like to Live with PKU
An important part of our Make Some Noise campaign in 2022 was shining a light on the real, daily struggles of living with PKU.
PKU is a lifelong condition — there is no cure, and while treatment exists, access can be limited. For many, that means living with constant stress, food restrictions, and feeling overwhelmed by the relentless management required every day.
This video is a powerful compilation of voices from our community — people bravely sharing what it really feels like to live with PKU.
💬 This is their reality.
While everyone’s experience is different, for many adults living with PKU, this video reflects a truth that is too often unseen.
An important part of our Make Some Noise campaign in 2022 was shining a light on the real, daily struggles of living with PKU.
PKU is a lifelong condition — there is no cure, and while treatment exists, access can be limited. For many, that means living with constant stress, food restrictions, and feeling overwhelmed by the relentless management required every day.
This video is a powerful compilation of voices from our community — people bravely sharing what it really feels like to live with PKU.
💬 This is their reality.
While everyone’s experience is different, for many adults living with PKU, this video reflects a truth that is too often unseen.

Metabolic Dietary Disorders Association6 days ago
Imagine a life where you can’t eat meat, eggs, dairy, nuts, or even too much bread or pasta — not by choice, but because your body can’t safely process protein.
https://mdda.org.au/lowprodiet/
That’s the reality for people living with an IEpM.
Every bite must be carefully planned, weighed, and counted — because just one extra gram of protein can have serious consequences.
👉 Want to help?
✔️ Share this post to spread awareness.
✔️ Donate to support the MDDA and families living with IEMs.
✔️ Take on The Great Protein Challenge!
https://thegreatproteinchallenge.com.au/
Try limiting yourself to just 6–8 grams of protein for one day.
We dare you. 💪 It’s harder than you think.
#LowProteinLife #IEMAwareness #GreatProteinChallenge #MDDA #RareButReal
https://mdda.org.au/lowprodiet/
That’s the reality for people living with an IEpM.
Every bite must be carefully planned, weighed, and counted — because just one extra gram of protein can have serious consequences.
👉 Want to help?
✔️ Share this post to spread awareness.
✔️ Donate to support the MDDA and families living with IEMs.
✔️ Take on The Great Protein Challenge!
https://thegreatproteinchallenge.com.au/
Try limiting yourself to just 6–8 grams of protein for one day.
We dare you. 💪 It’s harder than you think.
#LowProteinLife #IEMAwareness #GreatProteinChallenge #MDDA #RareButReal
Metabolic Dietary Disorders Association1 week ago
🧬 Day 2 – PKU Fact Tuesday!
PKU is... more than just a rare condition — it's a lifelong journey.
From strict diets to early detection, treatment makes all the difference.
👉 Swipe through today’s post to learn the facts and help spread awareness.
READ MORE ABOUT PKU HERE
https://mdda.org.au/what-is-pku-understanding-a-rare-but-life%e2%80%91changing-condition/
If you can, donate to support MDDA’s work helping Australians living with PKU and other inborn errors of protein metabolism (IEpMs).
Every bit counts — and all donations over $2 are tax deductible!
#PKUAwareness #LowProLife #MDDA #RareDisease #FromADropToALifetime #FactTuesday #IEMAwareness
PKU is... more than just a rare condition — it's a lifelong journey.
From strict diets to early detection, treatment makes all the difference.
👉 Swipe through today’s post to learn the facts and help spread awareness.
READ MORE ABOUT PKU HERE
https://mdda.org.au/what-is-pku-understanding-a-rare-but-life%e2%80%91changing-condition/
If you can, donate to support MDDA’s work helping Australians living with PKU and other inborn errors of protein metabolism (IEpMs).
Every bit counts — and all donations over $2 are tax deductible!
#PKUAwareness #LowProLife #MDDA #RareDisease #FromADropToALifetime #FactTuesday #IEMAwareness
Metabolic Dietary Disorders Association1 week ago
We open our Awareness Week and Donation Drive by remembering and celebrating Dr Robert Guthrie and his life-changing legacy. Thanks to his heel-prick blood test, millions of babies have been screened early for rare, serious conditions like PKU.
👉 Swipe through to learn more about Guthrie’s impact.
💛 Read more & donate here: https://mdda.org.au/dr-robert-guthrie-the-man-behind-newborn-screening/
#PKUAwareness #NewbornScreening #SupportALifetimeOfImpact #MDDA #RareDiseaseAwareness
👉 Swipe through to learn more about Guthrie’s impact.
💛 Read more & donate here: https://mdda.org.au/dr-robert-guthrie-the-man-behind-newborn-screening/
#PKUAwareness #NewbornScreening #SupportALifetimeOfImpact #MDDA #RareDiseaseAwareness