Arthritis Insights

Up to two-thirds of all people living with arthritis say their condition has affected their mental health negatively. Thankfully, there are variety of dedicated health professionals available and systems in place to help you get quick and affordable mental healthcare. Better Access Mental Health Care Plans, or simply Mental...

Although you may not be aware, there are links to arthritis for both psoriasis and haemochromatosis. Not everyone that has psoriasis or haemochromatosis will develop arthritis. About 1 in 8 people with psoriasis also develop psoriatic arthritis. For Haemochromatosis, arthritis may develop when the Haemochromatosis is left untreated; about...

Eleven families found support, understanding and a new community at Drummond House, Manly, when they attended Camp Twinkletoes 2018, our annual two-day camp for parents of children living with juvenile arthritis. This year the camp theme was Resilience with mums, dads and even aunties attending four education sessions presented...

By the end of 2018, a My Health Record will be created for every Australian unless they choose not to have one. My Health Record is an online summary of your key health information. When you have a My Health Record, your health information can be viewed securely online,...

As part of their Empowered resource, Arthritis Australia has produced a short video which discusses some of the common emotional health impacts of RA. This video features interviews with Psychiatrist, Prof. Ian Hickie as well as a number of conversations with people living with RA.

Dr Indira Prasadam, researcher at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), is part of the team researching why osteoarthritis occurs and what can be done to reduce the effects.   Osteoarthritis is a common form of arthritis that affects the whole joint including bone, cartilage, ligaments and muscles. Arthritis is...

Regular exercise is one of the leading forms of treatment for osteoarthritis. In fact, it is considered by some to be the most effective, non-drug, treatment for the pain and stiffness associated with the condition. However, the ability to participate in exercise declines with age. Studies have found that...

New Report: Chronic Pain in Australia Australian Institute of Health and Welfare   A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare finds that 1 in 5 Australians over the age of 45 live with chronic pain. It also found that those with chronic pain have higher...