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 Australian Rheumatology Association (ARA) is affiliated with the RHPA. 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 sate/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