The Alpha-1 Association of Australia, known as the AAA, is a not for profit organisation dedicated to the help and support of Australians who are affected by and interested in Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1). The AAA was established on 15 June 2005. It is a Health Promotion Charity, endorsed as such by the Australian Taxation Office. The AAA was established following recognition of the absence of a central body of information and contacts for those affected by and working with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (commonly abbreviated to Alpha-1). Alpha-1 is a genetically inherited medical condition which can affect the liver and lungs. The AAA has produced a booklet which contains more detail about the condition, available from www.alpha1.org.au An online discussion forum is open to Australian or New Zealand residents who are affected by or have an interest in Alpha-1. See http://www.alpha1.org.au/aaaforum If you have a Facebook account, please consider joining the AAA at http://www.facebook.com/Alpha1Australia If you're on Twitter, please consider following the AAA at http://twitter.com/alpha1ANZ Please consider joining the AAA's own LinkedIn Group at http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Alpha-1-Association-Australia-4982585