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Paediatric Rheumatology encompasses a wide variety of inflammatory and non-inflammatory conditions of the musculoskeletal system as well as conditions of auto-immune mediated multi-system inflammation, affecting children and young people. Many of the conditions managed by paediatric rheumatology services such as Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus are lifelong and require optimal and multidisciplinary treatment.
A list of Paediatric Rheumatology Public Clinics can be found here (updated 30 October 2024).
In October 2024, the ARA, alongside 13 other organisations, proudly endorsed the JAFA-APRG Consensus Statement on reducing the time to diagnosis for juvenile arthritis. This collaborative effort demonstrates our strong commitment to improving the outcomes for children living with juvenile arthritis in Australia. Click here to read the full Consensus Statement