#$%^&*AU2014268254A120141218.pdf#####H:\tb\Intrwovn\NRPortbl\DCC\TXB\7010862_I.doc-28/1l/2014 ABSTRACT The present invention relates to a bioactive material and to a method of producing a bioactive material which is suitable for use as an implant or for use as a bone substitute for repairing bone.