Margaret was the founder of Haemochromatosis Australia.
Margaret Rankin AM RN GradDipHthSc was appointed Patron of Haemochromatosis Australia in 2010. She was HA’s founding president and retained that office for over 20 years until she stepped down in 2010.
Margaret remained an active member of the management committee until 2013. She is highly respected in haemochromatosis matters in Australia and overseas. Her contribution to haemochromatosis support was recognised with a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) medal in 2005.
She also has extensive volunteering history with other not for profit groups, especially the RSPCA. She lives in Brisbane, Queensland.