ABN 64 528 634 894
A community free from arthritis.
VISION
Locked Bag 2216 NORTH RYDE NSW 1670
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Located: 1.15/32 Delhi Rd, NORTH RYDE, NSW 2113 Toll Free: 1800 011 041 Phone: (02) 9857 3300 Fax: (02) 9857 3399
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www.arthritisnsw.org.au
• Is the leading cause of disability and chronic pain in Australia? • Affects nearly 4 million Australians?
What condition...
• Costs Australia an estimated $23.9 billion annually in health care and lost productivity? • Is one of the most common conditions treated by General Practitioners? • Will grow to affect 7 million people in Australia by 2050? • Is the major underlying reason for joint replacement surgery? • Is not curable?
Reference: Access Economics, Painful realities: The Economic Impact of Arthritis 2007. Australian Institute of Health & Welfare 2010, A Snapshot of Arthritis.
Kyle - 20’s - Seronegative Inflammatory Arthritis
Abel -12 - Juvenile Arthritis
Maria - 20’s - Rheumatoid Arthritis
There are over 100 different types of arthritis.
Osteoarthritis is the major contributing factor in the need for joint replacement. Arthritis is not just a consequence of ageing. There are 2.4 million people of working age who have arthritis.
Leon - 30’s - Psoriatic Arthritis
Susan - 70’s - Rheumatoid Arthritis
Mary - 50’s - Osteoarthritis
Research suggests early intervention can delay the onset of the disease.
Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gout are the most common. Over 4,000 Australian children live with some form of juvenile arthritis.
Shanneen - 30’s - Psoriatic Arthritis
Arthritis affects every aspect of daily living:
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• self care • mobility • independence • social interaction • family and personal relationships • capacity to work Arthritis is manageable and a healthy diet and regular physical activity will help people to live well with the condition.
Fiona - 40’s - Osteoarthritis
Carol - 50’s - Osteoarthritis
Clint - 30’s - Rheumatoid Arthritis
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OUR
Zoe, 3 years old, had Juvenile Arthritis.
VISION
a community free from arthritis Our goal
Arthritis NSW - Keeping People Moving Supported through:
1. Wellness programs helping people move towards adopting healthy lifestyles and pain management; 2. Water Exercise and Tai Chi movement programs; 3. Moving research outcomes into practice; 4. Moving government to support the needs of our consumers; 5. Moving people to support our programs.
Vision
A community free from arthritis.
Mission
Excellence in services which promote the prevention and treatment of arthritis.
Our patron her excellency Prof Marie Bashir and members of Arthritis NSW.
Values
Compassion, Support, Integrity, Respect, Communication, Commitment, Positive Attitude.
Strategic pillars 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Lead delivery of evidence based services and education. Enhance, promote and support research into the causes and treatment of arthritis. Transform support across a range of settings through information sharing. Diversify income sources and generate strong brand recognition. Long term sustainability.
Key Priorities
1. Empower people to manage the determinants of their health through conservative management strategies. 2. Strengthen and enhance the research role of Arthritis NSW. 3. Use online groups, social networking, existing support networks and new media to access consumers across NSW. 4. Transform fundraising and sponsorship initiatives into innovative activities which drive the Arthritis NSW brand in the marketplace. 5. Position Arthritis NSW as the leading musculoskeletal health force.
Members of Arthritis NSW.