7 million Australians live with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions deserve better care
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7 million Australians living with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
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The Future Burden of Arthritis in Australia: Projections to the year 2040
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The Future Burden of Arthritis in Australia: Projections to the year 2040
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Consumer Care Guide
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Arthritis Australia has launched Moving with Arthritis, a new website to support people living with arthritis move more and live better with arthritis.
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Almost 1 in 3 Australians live with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions. That's 7 million people.
Arthritis Australia is dedicated to improving quality-of-life for the millions of Australians living with arthritis through education, programs and advocacy. We also fund world-class research to increase our knowledge of arthritis and find better ways to prevent, treat and hopefully cure the condition in its many forms.
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Arthritis Infoline: 1800 011 041
Call our toll free Arthritis Infoline for information about arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions and local support services.
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Information Sheets
Here is where our Arthritis Information Sheets are housed, including some in different languages. To access Medication Information Sheets, please visit the Medication Search section of our website.
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Information about COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses.
Looking for information about COVID-19 outbreak and its effect on the arthritis community? We’ve sourced reliable and up to date information to keep you informed about COVID-19.
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Our #1in7withArthritis Campaign
Arthritis is a big problem in Australia. It affects one in seven Australians – that’s over 3.6 million people of all ages, including kids. Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions cost the health system $14 billion a year, and it is one of the leading causes of chronic pain and disability.
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