About

The RHPA is a national association formed in 1983. The purpose of forming such an association was to provide representation for those health professionals, Australia wide, who shared an interest in or were involved in the area of rheumatic disease.

RHPA Information Brochure

Full membership of the RHPA is open to all health professionals including;

Nurses Health
Health Promotion Officers
Physiotherapists
Prosthetists
Occupational Therapists
Dietitians
Psychologists
Podiatrists
Social Workers
Pharmacists
Health Educators
Medical Librarians
Sociologists
Health Researchers
Counsellors
Medical Practitioners
Orthotists
Laboratory Technologists
Biostaticians
Chiropractors

Associate membership is open to those who are employed in the field of rheumatology without formal qualifications.

Student membership is open to students from the above disciplines.

Joining the RHPA

Please see the RHPA Membership page for information on joing the RHPA.