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b/tsDMARDs resources for consumers This website provides information and practical tools for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) and Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)/Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). Some of the resources available include; a low dose methotrexate action plan, patient fact sheet and decision aid on the down-titration of b/tsDMARDs and road maps for RA, AS/AxSpA and PsA.
CATAG - What you need to know about changing brands of biologics
This counselling tool is is written in plain English to suit a wide audience and explains the important information consumers need to know when changing brands of biologics. It is designed to be used by patients together with hospital-based health professionals to promote shared-decision making.
Video on self-injecting methotrexate
Safe Disposal of Sharps - Information Leaflet This patient leaflet outlines how to safely dispose of your rheumatology medicines that are given as injections as well as highlighting links and locations where you can dispose of your sharps appropriately.
MyJointPain website MyJointPain is for patients with symptoms of joint pain or osteoarthritis. It has many resources available designed to help you lead a more active and pain-free life.
MyPsA website MyPsA aims to help patients understand psoriatic arthritis (PsA), how to manage it and where to access support. MyPsA has been developed with experts and people living with PsA, to empower patients with the knowledge to help them live a better life with PsA.
MyRA website MyRA is a RA support program developed by Arthritis Australia. It is designed to help people with RA seize control and become active participants in their journey with RA.
CreakyJoints Australia - Patient Prep Rheum Podcast In this series, Naomi Creek, CreakyJoints Australia’s National Coordinator, speaks with fellow patients and renowned doctors to explore important and often-misunderstood aspects of living with autoimmune arthritis and related conditions in Australia. Listen to interesting, relevant discussions with people who live with arthritis to help you feel more empowered.
CreakyJoints Australia - Community Facebook Group This private group is open to people with arthritis or related conditions, those that love or care for them, rheumatology health professionals and others in the health industry with an interest in rheumatology. Here you’ll find our latest news, feature articles, research opportunities and other resources to help people live well with arthritis and its related conditions. Most of our content has been created especially for those living in Australia. Group members are invited to provide feedback on any of our posts and chat with each other in the comments.
Arthritis Australia
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Arthritis and Osteoporosis NT
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Arthritis and Osteoporosis TAS
Arthritis and Osteoporosis WA
Arthritis New Zealand
CreakyJoints Australia
Dragon Claw Australia
Musculoskeletal (MSK) Australia
Osteoporosis Australia
National Strategic Action Plan for Arthritis 2019
Scleroderma Australia
Scleroderma Australia produces a number of informative resources for consumers including monthly education sessions and brochures. These explain aspects of scleroderma for medical professionals, people living with scleroderma, their families and friends. Please click on the link above for more information.
Carer Gateway Community Forum - a safe and anonymous online space that allows Carers over 18 years to share experiences, gain support and learn new strategies to help them in their caring role. This Australian Government initiative is proudly managed by CatholicCare Sydney. For some additional information, please see the below links: