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Landmark Research Mission gives hope to 7 million Australians living with the pain of arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
Media Release Arthritis Australia has welcomed the Albanese Government’s announcement today of a dedicated Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Mission of $100 million for Arthritis and Musculoskeletal conditions – calling it a landmark moment for the 7 million Australians living with these painful, and often misunderstood conditions. The new Mission represents the most significant standalone…
Men’s Health Week: Gout is no joke
Gout has a reputation problem. People call it the “disease of kings” or laugh it off as the price of a big weekend. But for the people living with it, gout is no joke. It causes sudden, severe pain, and it affects far more men than women. This Men’s Health Week, here’s what the numbers…
Building the Case for a National Arthritis & Musculoskeletal Research Mission
On March 30 we launched our new report, Evaluation of Preferred Investment Models for Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Research, making a powerful case for a dedicated Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Mission for arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions The formal launch took place at the first Parliamentary Friends of Arthritis Breakfast for 2026, with Assistant Minister Rebecca…
New Report Uncovers Alarming Lack of Research Funding into Our Leading Cause of Disability and Pain
New report recommends Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) mission for arthritis and musculoskeletal diseases A new Research Australia report released today by Arthritis Australia confirms one of our leading causes of disability and pain – arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions (including back pain) – remains significantly deprived of research funding, despite costing the health system a…
Arthritis Australia appoints Chief Executive Officer
MEDIA RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE3 February 2026 Arthritis Australia today announced the appointment of Louise Hardy as Chief Executive Officer, following her tenure as the Interim CEO since August 2025. Ms Hardy brings over a decade of experience in health policy and advocacy and a proven track record in leadership, strategic delivery, and stakeholder…
Arthritis Australia launches its first Reconciliation Action Plan
MEDIA RELEASE Arthritis Australia has proudly launched its first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), marking a significant milestone in the organisation’s commitment to building stronger relationships and advancing reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This Reflect RAP, endorsed by Reconciliation Australia, sets out clear actions for the next year to embed respect, increase our…
New Campaign Urges Shift to Evidence-Based OA Care for World Arthritis Day
New national campaign launches to combat misinformation and empower over 2 million Australians living with OA. In the lead-up to World Arthritis Day (12 October), a new campaign is highlighting a critical gap in osteoarthritis (OA) care: despite being the most common form of arthritis and one of the leading causes of disability globally –…
World Arthritis Day 2025
75 years of supporting people with arthritis to achieve their dreams On World Arthritis Day 2025, Arthritis Australia marks 75 years of urging the community – and decision makers – to rally behind the 7 million whose lives are shaped by arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions. For decades, arthritis and musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions have been underfunded…
Run for Stella
Stella’s story is one marked by extraordinary resilience and hope. Diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) – later identified as rheumatoid arthritis (RA)-at age 15 during Year 9, she endured a long, uncertain year before answers finally arrived. It began with achy fingers and relentless fatigue, which her family initially blamed on “chill blaines” from…
Arthritis Australia proudly commemorates its 75th Anniversary with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
Arthritis Australia proudly commemorates its 75th Anniversary, reflecting on a legacy of research, advocacy and progress. On September 1st, history was made at Parliament House Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Assistant Minister for Health Rebecca White joined Parliamentary Friends of Arthritis co-chairs. national leaders, clinicians, researchers, and community advocates gathered to celebrate past achievements and…
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