Arthritis Health Services Guide

Organisations and Services to Assist people with arthritis

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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.
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

AUSTRALIAN PODIATRY ASSOCIATION (QLD)

Podiatrists are highly skilled foot health professionals trained to deal with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of medical and surgical conditions of the feet and lower limbs. For people with arthritis your podiatrist is qualified to identify and assist you in managing foot pain or concerns which could occur due to your arthritis possibly in combination with other problems such as poor foot biomechanics (structure of the foot), inappropriate footwear, corns / callus or injury. The types of treatment options available include care of skin and nail problems, nail surgery, orthotic therapy and tailored advice on footwear and footcare.
REGION Queensland
CATEGORY Allied Health Professionals
ADDRESS Coronation Place
4/10 Benson St
Toowong QLD 4066
POSTAL ADDRESS
PHONE 07 3371 5800
FAX 07 3251 0847
1300 734 662
EMAIL infoqld@findapodiatrist.org
WEB www.findapodiatrist.org

LIFETEC (ILC) QLD

LifeTec Queensland provides information and advice on assistive technology and design to promote independent living and improve quality of life. We work in partnership with a range of complementary organisations to provide innovative solutions for people who wish to maintain existing or achieve greater independence.
A clear global trend is emerging to use "Assistive Technology" as the preferred term for the devices and systems that were traditionally know as aids and equipment. This includes items such as wheelchairs, computer access equipment, aids for daily living and advice on design to assist people to be safer in their own homes.
REGION Queensland
CATEGORY Independence Services
ADDRESS Level 1, Reading Newmarket
Cnr Newmarekt and Enoggers Roads
Newmarket QLD
POSTAL ADDRESS
PHONE 07 3552 9000
1300 885 886
FAX
EMAIL mail@lifetec.org.au
WEB www.lifetec.org.au

OT AUSTRALIA QLD

OT AUSTRALIA Qld is the peak body represesting Occupational therapists in Queensland. We can refer people to OTs who may be able to assist them in their daily lives. Occupational therapists are health professionals whose role is to enable people to live full and meaningful lives. They can help people to overcome difficulties they may experience in their daily lives (for example show them ways of dressing themselves etc).
REGION Queensland
CATEGORY Allied Health Professionals
ADDRESS Suite 8, 416 Logan Rd
Stones Corner QLD 4120
POSTAL ADDRESS
PHONE 07 3397 6744
FAX
EMAIL info@otqld.org.au
WEB www.otqld.org.au

SPORTS MEDICINE AUSTRAIA QLD

Sports Medicine Australia (QLD Branch) is committed to educating the QLD sport and recreation industry in the prevention, management and rehabilitation of sporting injuries in order to make sport safer for all participants at all levels of competition.
REGION Queensland
CATEGORY Sports Medicine
ADDRESS Sports House
150 Caxton Street
Milton QLD 4064
POSTAL ADDRESS
PHONE 07 3367 2700
FAX 07 3367 2800
EMAIL info@sportsmedicine.com.au
WEB www.smaqld.com.au