This chronic inflammatory arthritis can have many different symptoms, which is why it’s so easy to misdiagnose — and miss, say rheumatologists.
By How Do ePrescriptions Work For Australians With Chronic Health Issues?
Electronic prescription services are currently being rolled out in Australia. How do they work? How secure are they? Will they replace paper prescriptions?
How Does the COVID Vaccine Approval and Monitoring Process Work in Australia?
Who decides which COVID vaccines will be used in Australia? How will we know if the vaccines are safe and how will their use be monitored? Here’s where you can find answers to many common questions like this.
Updated advice from the Australian Rheumatology Association about the timing and use of COVID-19 vaccines for rheumatology patients.
By CreakyStaff
Tocilizumab Shortage Forces Patients to Review Treatment Options — Updated 20 December 2021
Limited supply of tocilizumab (Actemra®) is now on the way for some Australians with inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis.
By CreakyStaff
Many Immunocompromised People Are Still Struggling with Socialising During the Pandemic
In the Global Healthy Living Foundation’s latest COVID-19 Patient Support Program poll, the majority of respondents are not satisfied with their ability to socialise with others.
I’m not sure which is better or worse: having a disability that is so visible that people stare at you in the street or one that is so invisible that people don’t believe you and accuse you of faking it.
New Interactive Website For Australians With Psoriatic Arthritis
MyPsA is a new online hub designed to give people with psoriatic arthritis access to tailored information about their condition and much more.
How to Access Holistic Allied Health and Rheumatology Support Online
Could you use access to an integrated healthcare team from home to help you manage daily life with a rheumatic condition? Do you have access to your “dream team” now?
Limited supply of tocilizumab (Actemra®) is now on the way for some Australians with inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Guselkumab Now Available on PBS For Those With Psoriatic Arthritis
Guselkumab (Tremfya®) is a new treatment option for Australians with psoriatic arthritis – an autoimmune form of arthritis closely connected with psoriasis.
Ixekizumab Now Available for Australians with Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ixekizumab (Taltz®) is a new treatment option for Australians with ankylosing spondylitis - a chronic form of arthritis that affects the spine and pelvis.
Global researchers are interested in learning how people with rheumatic disease make decisions regarding vaccines in light of their rheumatic disease.
New App Helps People With Musculoskeletal Conditions Achieve Life Goals
Do you have a musculoskeletal condition like back pain or arthritis? Would you like to be part of a trial of a FREE program that might help you?
By CreakyStaff
New National Musculoskeletal Consumer Survey Launched in Australia
If you have arthritis, back pain, osteoporosis or any other musculoskeletal condition or if you care for someone that does, Musculoskeletal Australia wants to hear from you.
By Naomi Creek
We need your input on the National Medicines Policy Review
By CreakyStaff
Online Fashion Show Supports Arthritis and Migraine Awareness
Watch Michael Kuluva’s Tumbler and Tipsy 2022 Collection online event and see accessible fashion showcased by models with chronic conditions.
Could you use access to an integrated healthcare team from home to help you manage daily life with a rheumatic condition? Do you have access to your “dream team” now?
The Unsung Centrelink Allowance That Helps Lead to Other Benefits
A Health Care Card from Centrelink can save a bundle for those with chronic conditions. But, how do you get one if you aren’t on a pension? There is a way.
How To Run A Peer Support Group From Home During The COVID-19 Lockdown
There are still going to be newly diagnosed people in desperate need of information about their condition. There are still going to be people who need regular contact with others who understand the complexities of their conditions and medications without judgement. Your group will still be needed; you might just need to change how it runs for a while.
