About RHPA.
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.
For more information please view the 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
Membership
Health care professionals working in the area of rheumatic diseases can join the RHPA in one of three categories.
Full Membership
Full membership is open to health professionals and non-health professionals who hold a degree, are eligible for membership within their own professional discipline and who have an interest in rheumatology practice, education and research.
These may include :
- Psychologists
- Social Workers
- Physiotherapists
- Health Educators
- Medical Librarians
- Health Researchers
- Occupational Therapists
- Medical Practioners
- Laboratory Technicians
- Health Promotion Officers
- Prostetists
- Dietician
- Podiatrists
- Nurses
- Sociologists
- Orthotists
- Councellors
- Pharmacists
- Biostaticians
This category my include international health professionals
Associate Membership
Associate membership is open to those who are employed in the field of rheumatology without formal qualifications
Student Membership
Student membership is open to students from the above disciplines
Benefits Of RHPA Membership
THe Australian Rheumatology Health Professionals Association (RHPA) was formed in 1983 to provide a representative body for health professionals interested in working with people with rheumatic diseases.
A three member executive committee is voted into office bi-annually and is supported by state and territory representatives. These representatives are responsible for :
- Fostering an interest in rheumatology amongst health professionals within their state/territory.
- Promoting the RHPA and membership recruitment.
- Facilitating educational opportunities within each state/territory
Affiliation With The ARA
The RHPA is affiliated with The Australian Rheumatology Association (ARA). The ARA at www.rheumatology.org.au are linked to the RHPA website and distribute an ARA newsletter to our financial members four times a year that includes RHPA news from state/territory representatives. Finally they provide support through the ARA/RHPA Annual Scientific Meeting.
Joining the RHPA
To join the RHPA please download the Membership Application form and submit it along with payment to :
Jann Anderssen
PO Box 2120
WINDSOR QLD 4030
Australia
email: jann@arthritis.org.au
