Arthritis Australia

Arthritis Australia (Opens in new tab) is the peak arthritis health consumer charity in Australia.

Mission

Arthritis Australia's mission is freedom from arthritis.

Amongst the many areas of work for the charity Arthritis Australia seeks to:

• educate Australians living with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions with the best evidence-based information resources
• fund cutting-edge research to advance our understanding of arthritis and to develop innovative prevention and treatment options with real benefits for Australians with arthritis
• work with many other arthritis organisations and other peak health organisations to improve the health and wellbeing of people living with arthritis through programs, resources and research
• advocate for better funding, policies and support for the arthritis community.

How Arthritis Australia can help

Arthritis Infoline (1800 011 041)

Our toll-free Arthritis Infoline is a crucial resource for those seeking information and support:

• staffed by health professionals and specially trained volunteers at State and Territory level delivered through the affiliated arthritis organisations with whom we work
• provides information about various forms of arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions
• offers guidance on local support services available to individuals
• accessible nationwide

Educational Resources

Arthritis Australia offers a wide range of educational materials to empower individuals with knowledge about their condition:

• comprehensive Arthritis Information Sheets (Opens in new tab) covering various topics
• information available in multiple languages to cater to Australia's diverse populations
• medication Information Sheets accessible through our website's Medication Search (Opens in new tab) sections

Research Opportunities

Opportunities for people living with arthritis and the wider community to get involved in research that will help improve the lives of Australians with arthritis.

Newsletter — Arthritis Insights

Our monthly newsletter is a valuable resource to stay connected with the latest developments:

• regular updates on arthritis-related news
• expert insights from leading researchers and healthcare professionals
• practical tips for managing arthritis in daily life
• easy sign-up process available on our website here (Opens in new tab)

Condition-Specific Websites

We've developed a suite of websites to address specific conditions and needs:

MyRA (Opens in new tab) - designed for individuals with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA):

• empowers users to take control of their RA journey
• encourages active participation in managing the condition

MyOA (Opens in new tab) - targets joint pain and osteoarthritis (OA):

• offers strategies to relieve symptoms
• provides guidance for leading a more active, pain-free life

MovingwithArthritis (Opens in new tab) - focuses on promoting physical activity:

• connects people with arthritis to arthritis-safe exercise programs
• provides information resources to encourage movement
• empowers individuals to improve their quality of life through activity

MyAS (Opens in new tab) - dedicated to axial spondyloarthritis (including ankylosing spondylitis):

• helps users understand the condition
• offers management strategies
• provides information on accessing support

MyPsA (Opens in new tab) - focused on psoriatic arthritis (PsA):

• educates users about PsA
• provides management techniques
• Oofers guidance on finding support

MyBackPain (Opens in new tab) - dedicated to back pain management:

• offers trustworthy, up-to-date information
• dispels myths about back pain
• supports users in finding personalised solutions

Recommended links for consumers

• Home (Opens in new tab)
• What is arthritis (Opens in new tab)
• Medications (Opens in new tab)
• Types of arthritis (Opens in new tab)
• Children and arthritis (Opens in new tab)
• Medical management (Opens in new tab)
• Find support near you (Opens in new tab)
• Arthritis Information Sheets (Opens in new tab)
• Videos (Opens in new tab)
• Medication Search (Opens in new tab)
• Arthritis Insights Newsletter (Opens in new tab)
• Research studies: (Opens in new tab) Get involved in a current research study. (Opens in new tab)

Recommended links for health professionals

• Research Funding Opportunities: Information on grants and funding for arthritis research (Opens in new tab)
• Clinical Guidelines: Evidence-based recommendations for arthritis management (Opens in new tab)
• Patient Management Tools: Resources to assist in providing optimal care for arthritis patients (Opens in new tab)

Affiliates

Arthritis Australia are affiliated with these arthritis and musculoskeletal organisations across Australia to provide local support: Arthritis ACT (Opens in new tab), Arthritis NSW (Opens in new tab), Arthritis NT (Opens in new tab), Arthritis Queensland (Opens in new tab), Arthritis SA (Opens in new tab), Arthritis Tasmania (Opens in new tab).