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About us
Arthritis Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation that has been providing education, information and support services for Queensland children and adults living with arthritis since 1976.
Our Vision
An end to the pain of arthritis.
Our Mission
Improving the lives of Queenslanders living with arthritis.
What we do...
Advocacy
We advocate for equality so that no one living with arthritis is disadvantaged as a result of their disease.
Our Team
Arthritis Queensland is run by a small team of staff who are committed to improving the lives of Queenslanders living with arthritis.
Emma Thompson
CEO
emma@arthritis.org.au
Paula Herlihen
Health Educator
paula@arthritis.org.au
James Bayliss
Health Promotion Officer
james@arthritis.org.au
Deborah Melloy
Fundraising Manager
deborah@arthritis.org.au
Ritika Kotian
Direct Marketing Coordinator
ritika@arthritis.org.au
Claire Spokes
Office Administrator
admin@arthritis.org.au
Jess Lusher
Office Administrator
admin@arthritis.org.au
Wendy Angliss
Accounts Manager
wendy@arthritis.org.au
Our Board
Arthritis Queensland is governed by a dedicated Board of Directors. Our Directors are volunteers who are chosen for their skills and experience and who receive no remuneration for their services.
Dr Ian Dover
BSc, MEng, PhD, FAICD, CMP
President
BSc, MEng, PhD, FAICD, CMP
President
Dr Helen Benham
MBBS (Hons), B.App.Sci (Pod), FRACP Vice President
MBBS (Hons), B.App.Sci (Pod), FRACP Vice President
Greg McClure
Treasurer
Dr Jennifer Schafer
Director
Ms Kate Templman
Director
Ms Molly Sheen
Director
Ms Anne Gribbin
Director
Our Patron
His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland