Rheumatology Health Professionals Association
Public Seminars and Self Management Courses
Various venues/towns and times - contact Jann or Jasmin on (07) 3857 4200
QLD details updated 24 February 2010
Arthritis NSW has commenced their first OAK Program and participants are very eager to gain information and strategies to manage their disease.
We will be holding the following RA-P and OAK courses in September
2010 program dates
RA – P 6.00 – 8.30pm Monday 6th September – Monday 18th October
Venue: 32 Delhi Road, North Ryde
(Partners/support person can attend at a reduced rate)
OAK 1.00 – 3.30pm Thursday 9th September – Thursday 14th October
Venue: TBA (Sydney metropolitan area)
(Partners/support person can attend at a reduced rate)
Program cost $35.00 for Arthritis NSW members $45.00 Non-members
Contact Di Spragg or Jacqui Louth on 02 9857 3300 for further information
NSW details updated 21.07.10
ACT
WA
News
Arthritis Victoria have added some exciting new course and events, for the second half of 2010, outlined below, this is in addition to our regular programs and events.
Get Active with Arthritis
This new seminar will inform people living with arthritis about the many health benefits of exercise and discuss strategies to overcome barriers to getting started with an exercise program. The workshop will also offer guidance on appropriate exercise and ways to discover opportunities for exercise in the community. There are 3 seminars in Victoria:
Tuesday 20 Jul 6:30pm - 8:15pm, Elsternwick
Tuesday 17 August 6:30pm - 8:15pm, Mildura
Monday 20 September 6:30pm - 8:15pm, Hamilton
Do you work with people who have inflammatory arthritis or osteoarthritis of the knee?
We are pleased to offer 2 self management courses new to Arthritis Victoria for 2010. We are offering both the 6-week Inflammatory/Rheumatoid Arthritis Education Self Management (RA) program and the Osteoarthritis of the Knee Education and Self Management (OAK) program. So if you work with people who have the above condition/s please tell them to call Arthritis Victoria on 8531 8000.
RA: Wednesday 27 Oct - 1 Dec 1:00pm - 3:30pm, Elsternwick
OAK: Monday 2 Aug - 6 Sept 10:00pm - 12:30pm, Elsternwick
Have your clients been diagnosed with Inflammatory Arthritis or Lupus in the last two years?
Arthritis Victoria’s Early Arthritis and Early Lupus seminars target people who have been recently diagnosed with lupus or inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis. The seminar features presentations from a rheumatologist, psychologist or counsellor, physiotherapist or exercise physiologist and highlights the personal experiences of an individual living with one of these conditions.
Early Arthritis Seminar Tuesday 24 Aug 6:00pm-8:30pm
Early Lupus Seminar Thursday 21 Oct 6:00pm -8:30pm
Dealing with Change
This interactive workshop recognises the social and emotional impacts of a chronic condition on the person and their relationships. Facilitated by a Carers Victoria counsellor and educator, participants have the opportunity to listen, learn and share experiences and develop strategies to assist in dealing with changes.
Thursday 14 Oct 3:00pm-5:00pm
For more information on any of the above events please call Arthritis Victoria on 8531 8000 or 1800 011 041 (toll free for country callers)
VIC details updated 21.07.10