About Us
Our Vision
Healthy bones and joints for all Queenslanders.
Our Mission
Enabling Queenslanders with, or at risk of, arthritis and osteoporosis to better manage their wellbeing.About Arthritis Queensland
Arthritis Queensland (which incorporates Osteoporosis Queensland) is a not-for-profit organisation reliant upon grants funding, sponsorships, bequests, donations and other types of corporate and community support.Funds raised go to support arthritis research and the provision of information and support services for people affected by arthritis, osteoporosis and related conditions, including quality training and education programs.
Information – download one of our information sheets on arthritis or request one of our free books on arthritis or osteoporosis.
Education - Education seminars for the general public and also health professionals are held regularly throughout Queensland on both arthritis and osteoporosis.
Support - Arthritis Queensland endorse many support groups throughout Queensland. To find the nearest support group to you, call our office or please send an email.
Research - Arthritis Queensland supports research into a cure for arthritis and osteoporosis.
Patrons
Patron
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley, AO
Vice Patron
Professor Peter Brooks
Board Members
President
Dr Ian Dover, BSc, MEng, PhD, FAICD, CMP
Vice Presidents
Professor Nick Bellamy, MD, MSc, MBA, FRCP, FACP, FAFRM, FRACP
Ms Janet Wilson, MBA, MCL, BBus, BComm, Grad Dip CSP, DipCoDir, CPA, ACIS, GAICD
Treasurer
Mr Peter Camenzuli, BBus, CA
Secretary
Mr Allen Warren, FCPA, FCIS, JP
Members
Mr Bruce Wallis, BComm, FCA, FAICD, JP
Dr Navid Adib, MB BS (Qld), FRACP, PhD (Manchester)
Mr Roger Worthington
Ambassadors
Ian Healy
Michael Groom
Peter Meares
Mike Hillardt
Geraldine Moses
Christine Rowlands
Ingrid Tall
David Kirk
Lady Mayoress Mrs Lisa Newman
Corporate Sponsors
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Discover more about Corporate Sponsorship.
Medical, Scientific & Ethics Reference Panel
ChairmanDr Paul Kubler, MBBS, FRACP
Members
Rheumatology
Professor Nick Bellamy, MD, MSc, MBA, FRCP, FACP, FAFRM, FRACP
Professor David Kandiah, MBChB (Hons), MClinEd, MPH, MHL, MBA, PhD, FRACP
Dr Joseph O'Callaghan, MBBS, FRACP
Dr Phillip Vecchio, MBBS, FRACP
Paediatric Rheumatology
Dr Navid Adib, MBBS, FRACP, PhD
Endocrinology
Dr Christine Rowland, MBBS, FRACP
Orthopaedics
Professor Ross Crawford, D.Phil (Oxon.), FRACS, MBBS (Qld)
Associate Professor Peter Steadman, MBBS, FRACS, FAorthA
Pharmacology
Dr Paul Kubler, MBBS, FRACP
Physiotherapy
Professor Gwendoline Jull, MPhty, PhD, FACP
Science
Professor Ranjeny Thomas, MBBS (WA), MD, FRACP
Research
Arthritis Queensland contributes significant research funding into the search for a cure for rheumatoid arthritis. This initiative is conducted in partnership with the University of Queensland and the Princess Alexandra Hospital. Arthritis Queensland supports research ventures into many other areas of arthritis.Arthritis Queensland contributes annually to the Arthritis Australia Research fund.