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| ARTHRITIS ACT
Arthritis ACT aims to improve the quality of life for people in the ACT with arthritis, osteoporosis and other musculoskeletal conditions. It offers a range of services including:
Seminars and workshops
Self Management Courses
Support and Interest groups
Exercise programs
Education and Training for health professionals
Health Promotion Programs
Information
Lobbies government on behalf of members
Library of books, journals, video's and DVD's for members
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| REGION |
ACT |
| CATEGORY |
Arthritis Foundations |
| ADDRESS |
Level 2B
Grant Cameron Community Centre
27 Mulley St
Holder ACT 2611 |
| POSTAL ADDRESS |
PO Box 4017
Weston Creek
ACT 2611 |
| PHONE |
02 6288 4244 |
| FAX |
02 6288 4277 |
| EMAIL |
arthritisact@bigblue.net.au |
| WEB |
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| ARTHRITIS AUSTRALIA
One in six Australians – that's more than 3.4 million people - has arthritis. Arthritis Australia is the peak arthritis organisation in Australia. It is supported by affiliate offices in every state and territory. Arthritis Australia:
provides support and information to people with arthritis as well as their families and friends
promotes awareness of the challenges facing people with arthritis across the community, and to leaders in business, industry, and government
funds research into potential causes and possible cures as well as better ways to live with arthritis, and
aims to keep health professionals such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and community nurses informed.
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| REGION |
National |
| CATEGORY |
Arthritis Foundations |
| ADDRESS |
1st Floor,
52 Parramatta Road
Forest Lodge NSW 2037 |
| POSTAL ADDRESS |
GPO Box 121
Sydney
ACT 2001 |
| PHONE |
02 9552 6085
1800 111 101 |
| FAX |
02 9552 6078 |
| EMAIL |
info@arthritisaustralia.com.au |
| WEB |
www.arthritisaustralia.com.au |
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| ARTHRITIS NSW
Arthritis NSW represents people with arthritis, their carers and health professionals. We do this by:
Informing the community about arthritis
Encouraging early medical intervention
Promoting the benefits of physical activity and exercise
Encouraging people to self manage their arthritis through the provision of information, seminars, community programs and online education
Coordinating and promoting branches and support groups
Encouraging research into arthritis through the provision of grants
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| REGION |
New South Wales |
| CATEGORY |
Arthritis Foundations |
| ADDRESS |
13 Harold St
North Parramatta NSW 2151 |
| POSTAL ADDRESS |
Locked Bag 16
North Parramatta
NSW 2151 |
| PHONE |
02 9683 1622
1800 011 041 |
| FAX |
02 9683 1633 |
| EMAIL |
info@arthritisnsw.org.au |
| WEB |
www.arthritisnsw.org.au |
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| ARTHRITIS NT
Arthritis and Osteoporosis NT is a largely voluntary organisation that provides support, advice and information to people living with arthritis and osteoporosis. We organise warm water exercise classes and tai chi sessions to help our members stay active, and also run chronic disease self management courses to help our members get the most out of life. We have several support groups available for members to join. Our office provides access to special books, videos and resources, often unavailable elsewhere, at discounted prices or for borrowing from our library.
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| REGION |
Northern Territory |
| CATEGORY |
Arthritis Foundations |
| ADDRESS |
Tropicus Centre
6 Caryota Court
Coconut Grove NT 0810 |
| POSTAL ADDRESS |
PO Box 452
NIGHTCLIFF NT 0814 |
| PHONE |
08 8948 5232
1800 011 041 |
| FAX |
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| EMAIL |
health.educator@aont.org.au |
| WEB |
www.aont.org.au |
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| ARTHRITIS QLD
Arthritis Queensland is a non-profit organisation which provides information, education and support services to people living with arthritis and osteoporosis, and funds research to help find a cure.
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| REGION |
Queensland |
| CATEGORY |
Arthritis Foundations |
| ADDRESS |
Cartwright St
(Cnr Lutwyche Road)
WINDSOR QLD 4030 |
| POSTAL ADDRESS |
PO Box 2121
WINDSOR QLD 4030 |
| PHONE |
07 3857 4200
1800 011 041 |
| FAX |
07 3857 4099 |
| EMAIL |
info@arthritis.org.au |
| WEB |
www.arthritis.org.au |
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| ARTHRITIS SA
The Arthritis Foundation of Sounth Australia (Arthritis SA) provides the following services:
Information sheets - disease specific and generic information forwarded by post or email.
Information provided for displays organised by other agencies.
Telephone advisers provide information and support.
Library service for members.
Moving Towards Wellness self-management courses and leaders' training.
Seminars provide up to date information from health professionals (some seminars are held in country areas).
Support Groups for Lupus/Scleroderma/Sjogren's, Fibromyalgia and Juvenile Arthritis hold regular meetings and produce regular newsletters for members.
Speakers are provided for community events.
Tai Chi classes.
Advocacy in schools for children with JIA.
Talks on JIA in schools for teachers and/or students on request.
Support for families at the rheumatology clinic at Women's and Children's Hospital.
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| REGION |
South Australia |
| CATEGORY |
Arthritis Foundations |
| ADDRESS |
Unit 1, 202 Glen Osmond Rd
Fullarton SA 5063 |
| POSTAL ADDRESS |
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| PHONE |
08 8379 5711
1800 011 041 |
| FAX |
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| EMAIL |
info@arthritissa.org.au |
| WEB |
www.arthritissa.org.au |
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| ARTHRITIS TAS
Services provided by Arthritis Tasmania include:
Arthritis Information Service Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (ph 1800 011 041)
Community based Healthy Lifestyle & Self-Management Programs (including Tai Chi for Arthritis; Chair Based Exercise Programs; Warm Water Exercise Programs; and Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs)
Range of Arthritis and Osteoporosis Information Sheets (including information on physical activity and nutrition)
Musculoskeletal Resource Centre (including display and sales of aids for daily living; and books, CDs and DVDs for sale and loan)
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| REGION |
Tasmania |
| CATEGORY |
Arthritis Foundations |
| ADDRESS |
127 Argyle St
Hobart Tas 7000 |
| POSTAL ADDRESS |
GPO Box 1843
Hobart Tas 7001 |
| PHONE |
03 6231 2988
1800 011 041 |
| FAX |
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| EMAIL |
livingwell@arthritistasmania.com.au |
| WEB |
www.arthritistasmania.com.au |
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| ARTHRITIS VIC
Arthritis Victoria is a community-based health promotion organisation with its head office located in Elsternwick. It is a not-for-profit charitable organisation that is almost entirely self-funded. Arthritis Victoria's mission is to improve the quality of life of people in Victoria with musculoskeletal conditions by providing education, research and information, and empowering consumers through advocacy and support.
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| REGION |
Victoria |
| CATEGORY |
Arthritis Foundations |
| ADDRESS |
263-265 Kooyong Rd
Elsternwick Vic 3185 |
| POSTAL ADDRESS |
PO Box 130
Caulfield South 3162 |
| PHONE |
03 8531 8000
1800 011 041 |
| FAX |
03 9530 0228 |
| EMAIL |
afv@arthritisvic.org.au |
| WEB |
www.arthritisvic.org.au |
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| ARTHRITIS WA
The objective of the arthritis foundation of WA is to reduce the incidence and disabling effects of arthritis, osteoporosis and related conditions in the people of Western Australia through programs in care, education and research.
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| REGION |
Western Australia |
| CATEGORY |
Arthritis Foundations |
| ADDRESS |
17 Lemnos St
Shenton Park WA 6008 |
| POSTAL ADDRESS |
PO Box 34
Wembley WA 6913 |
| PHONE |
08 9388 2199
1800 011 041 |
| FAX |
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| EMAIL |
general@arthritiswa.org.au |
| WEB |
www.arthritiswa.org.au |
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