Arthritis Health Services Guide

Organisations and Services to Assist people with arthritis

All Western Australia AHSG Entries

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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.
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
EMAIL general@arthritiswa.org.au
WEB www.arthritiswa.org.au

AUSTRALIAN PODIATRY ASSOCIATION (WA)

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 Western Australia
CATEGORY Allied Health Professionals
ADDRESS Suite 29A, 88 Broadway
Nedlands WA 6009
POSTAL ADDRESS
PHONE 08 6389 0225
FAX 08 6389 0225
EMAIL apodawa@iinet.net.au
WEB www.findapodiatrist.org

INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTRE (ILC) WA

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.
REGION Western Australia
CATEGORY Independence Services
ADDRESS The Niche
Suite A, 11 Aberdare Rd
Nedlands WA 6009
POSTAL ADDRESS PO Box 1101
Altona Gate VIC 3025
PHONE 08 9381 0600
1300 885 886
FAX 08 9381 0611
EMAIL enquiries@ilc.com.au
WEB www.ilc.com.au

OT AUSTRALIA WA

OT AUSTRALIA - WA is the peak body for occupational therapists in Western Australia.
REGION Western Australia
CATEGORY Allied Health Professionals
ADDRESS 4A 266 Hay Street
Subiaco WA 6008
POSTAL ADDRESS
PHONE 08 9388 1490
FAX 08 9388 1492
EMAIL info@otauswa.com.au
WEB www.otauswa.com.au

SPORTS MEDICINE AUSTRAIA WA

Sports Medicine Australia (WA Branch) is committed to educating the WA 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 Western Australia
CATEGORY Sports Medicine
ADDRESS
POSTAL ADDRESS PO Box 57
Claremont WA 6010
PHONE 08 9285 8033
FAX 08 9284 9239
EMAIL info@smawa.asn.au
WEB www.smawa.asn.au