| 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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| AUSTRALIAN PODIATRY ASSOCIATION (SA)
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.
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| REGION |
South Australia |
| CATEGORY |
Allied Health Professionals |
| ADDRESS |
132 Payneham Road
Stepney SA 5069 |
| POSTAL ADDRESS |
PO Box 198
Stepney SA 5069 |
| PHONE |
08 8363 4144 |
| FAX |
08 8363 4149 |
| EMAIL |
podiatry@podiatrysa.net.au |
| WEB |
www.podiatrysa.net.au |
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| DISABILITY INFORMATION AND RESOURCE CENTRE
Our mission is to enhance the status of people with a disability and develop community understanding of disability related issues by providing accurate, relevant, timely and appropriately formatted information on all aspects of disability. Our website is a one stop site for information on disability and a meeting place for people interested in disability issues. Also provides details of other supports available in the community within South Australia.
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| REGION |
South Australia |
| CATEGORY |
Disability Services |
| ADDRESS |
195 Gilles St
Adelaide SA 5000 |
| POSTAL ADDRESS |
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| PHONE |
08 8236 0555
1300 305 558
(SA Only) |
| FAX |
08 8223 7579 |
| EMAIL |
dirc@dircsa.org.au |
| WEB |
www.dircsa.org.au
or
www.enable.net.au |
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| INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTRE (ILC) SA
Independent Living Centres are information resource centres for assistive technology. Each centre displays a comprehensive range of products and equipment to assist with daily living activities. Everybody is welcome to use the ILC services, including people with disabilities, older people, their carers, parents, advocates and other service providers, health professionals, architects, builders, suppliers, manufacturers and students. You can try out products and equipment and select those most suitable prior to purchase. Please note that we do not sell items, we only display them.
Each centre has a localised products and equipment database to complement the display. The occupational therapists on our info-lines use this database to provide information that is relevant to the individual caller’s needs. You can use our info-line services by phone, fax or email. Most of the ILC services are free to the public.
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| REGION |
South Australia |
| CATEGORY |
Independence Services |
| ADDRESS |
11 Blacks Road
Gilles Plains SA 5068 |
| POSTAL ADDRESS |
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| PHONE |
08 8266 5260
1300 885 886 |
| FAX |
08 8266 5263 |
| EMAIL |
ilcsa@ilc.asn.au |
| WEB |
www.ilc.asn.au |
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| OT AUSTRALIA SA
OT AUSTRALIA SA (Australian Association of Occupational Therapists South Australia) is the peak body representing, and advocating for, Occupational Therapists in South Australia.
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| REGION |
South Australia |
| CATEGORY |
Allied Health Professionals |
| ADDRESS |
17 Bagot Street
North Adelaide SA 5006 |
| POSTAL ADDRESS |
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| PHONE |
08 8239 1422 |
| FAX |
08 8239 0244 |
| EMAIL |
admin@otsa.org.au |
| WEB |
www.otsa.org.au |
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| SPORTS MEDICINE AUSTRAIA SA
Sports Medicine Australia (SA Branch) is the peak multidisciplinary organisation of Sport Sciences and Sports Medicine Professionals in South Australia dedicated to enhancing the health and performance of the community through safe participation in sport and physical activity.
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| REGION |
South Australia |
| CATEGORY |
Sports Medicine |
| ADDRESS |
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| POSTAL ADDRESS |
PO Box 219
Brooklyn Park SA 5032 |
| PHONE |
08 8234 6369 |
| FAX |
08 8234 6352 |
| EMAIL |
admin@smasa.asn.au |
| WEB |
www.smasa.asn.au |
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