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Useful resources for Arthritis
Arthritis Australia
Arthritis Australia is the peak arthritis organisation in Australia and is supported by affiliate offices in every state and territory. Information Counselling is available Australia wide on 1800 011 041, each state Arthritis Foundation has trained counsellors to answer calls.| State or Territory | Number | |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | afact@austarmetro.com.au | (02) 6288 4244 |
| New South Wales | info@arthritisnsw.org.au | (02) 9683 1622 |
| Northern Territory | afnt@telstra.com | (08) 8948 5232 |
| Queensland | info@arthritis.org.au | (07) 3857 4200 |
| South Australia | info@arthritissa.org.au | (08) 8379 5711 |
| Tasmania | hobart@arthritistasmania.com.au | (03) 6224 4755 or 1300 650 647 infoline |
| Victoria | afv@arthritisvic.org.au | (03) 8531 8000 |
| Western Australia | general@arthritiswa.org.au | (08) 9388 2199 |
Independent Living Centres
The Independent Living Centre (ILC) is an information resource centre that provides an equipment display of hundreds of items that people are able to try and compare. The Health Professionals (Occupational Therapists and a Registered Nurse) provide individual assessment and advice to enable you to make an informed choice when purchasing products or accessing services. A small resource and reference library is available for use by clients visiting the Centre.| State or Territory | Number | |
|---|---|---|
| National and Northern Territory | -- | -- |
| Australian Capital Territory | ilcact@act.gov.au | (02) 6205 1900 |
| New South Wales | help@ilcnsw.asn.au | 1300 885 886 |
| Queensland | enquiries@ilcqld.org.au | (07) 3397 1224 |
| South Australia | ilcsa@ilc.asn.au | 1300 885 886 |
| Tasmania | ilc@ilctas.asn.au | (03) 6334 5899 |
| Victoria | ilc@yooralla.com.au | (03) 9362 6111 |
| Western Australia | general@ilc.com.au | 1300 885 886 |
Other resources
Health Insite:Living With Arthritis and Self Management of Chronic Diseases
Australian Rheumatology Association
Better Health Channel:Arthritis and Exercise, Arthritis and Water Exercise and Tai Chi Can Help Manage Arthritis
MyDr.:Adapting for the Workplace
Nutrition Australia:Diet and Arthritis
Australian Physiotherapy Association:Treatment for Arthritis
