About The ARA

The ARA is an association of rheumatologists in Australia that is a specialty society of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP).

Rheumatologists are specialist physicians with particular expertise in the diagnosis and holistic management of diseases that affect joints, muscles, and bones.

They treat all forms of arthritis, autoimmune connective tissue disease, spinal and soft tissue disorders and certain metabolic bone disorders, such as osteoporosis and chronic musculoskeletal pain syndromes.

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ARA In The News

• Rheumatologists much navigate patients through complex world of biosimilars (limbic 23/08)
• Prescribe infliximab by brand name, says ARA. (limbic 1/12) 
• Paracetamol to be removed from PBS
• Professional bodies join forces on ‘a’ flagging

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Contact The ARA

Australian Rheumatology Association

Tel: 02 9252 2334
Tel : 02 9252 2356
Fax: 02 9252 2328
ara@rheumatology.org.au

145 Macquarie Street
SYDNEY, NSW 2000

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Information Sheets

Patient information sheets (including “Managing your condition” and “Your condition explained”) are now available online with select information sheets also available in Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Italian, and Vietnamese.

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