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Achilles tendinitis, , Acromegalic , Adhesive capsulitis, Adult onset Still’s disease, Amyloidosis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Anserine , Avascular necrosis Behcet’s syndrome, Bicipital tendinitis, Blount’s disease, Brucellar spondylitis, Bursitis Calcaneal bursitis, Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD), crystal deposition disease, Caplan’s syndrome, , Chondrocalcinosis, Chondromalacia patellae, Chronic , Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis, Churg-Strauss syndrome, Cogan’s syndrome, Corticosteroid-induced , Costosternal syndrome, CREST syndrome, Cryoglobulinemia Degenerative disease, , Diabetic finger sclerosis, Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH), Discitis, Discoid erythematosus, Drug-induced lupus, Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy, Dupuytren’s Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Enteropathic arthritis, Epicondylitis, Erosive inflammatory , Exercise-induced compartment syndrome Fabry’s disease, Familial Mediterranean fever, Farber’s lipogranulomatosis, Felty’s syndrome, , Fifth’s disease, , Foreign body synovitis, Freiberg’sAnnual disease, Fungal Report arthritis Gaucher’s disease, Giant cell arteritis, Gonococcal arthritis, Goodpasture’s syndrome, Gout, Granulomatous arteritis Hemarthrosis, Hemochromatosis, Henoch-Schonlein purpura, Hepatitis B surface antigen disease, Hip dysplasia, HIV induced inflammatory arthritis, Hurler syndrome,2012-2013 Hypermobility syndrome, Hypersensitvity vasculitis, Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy Immune complex disease, Impingement syndrome Jaccoud’s arthropathy, Juvenile ankylosing spondylitis, , Juvenile

Kawasaki disease, Kienbock’s disease Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, Lesch-Nyhan syndrome, Linear , Lipoid dermatoarthritis, Lofgren’s syndrome, Lyme disease Malignant synovioma, Marfan’s syndrome, Medial , Metastatic carcinomatous arthritis, Mixed disease (MCTD), Mixed cryoglobulinemia, Mucopolysaccharidosis, Multicentric reticulohistiocytosis, Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia, Mycoplasmal arthritis, Myofascial pain syndrome Neonatal lupus, Neuropathic arthropathy, Nodular panniculitis Ochronosis, , Osgood- Schlatter’s disease, Osteoarthritis, , , Osteomalacia, Osteomyelitis, Osteonecrosis, Osteoporosis, Pachydermoperiostosis, Paget’s disease of bone, Palindromic , Patellofemoral pain syndrome, Pellegrini-Stieda syndrome, Pigmented , Piriformis syndrome, Plantar , Polyarteritis nodosa, , , Popliteal cysts, Posterior tibial tendinitis, Pott’s disease, , Prosthetic joint infection, Pseudoxanthoma elasticum, Psoriatic arthritis Raynaud’s phenomenon, Reactive arthritis/ Reiter’s syndrome, Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome, Relapsing polychondritis, , Rheumatic fever, Rheumatoid arthritis, Rheumatoid vasculitis, Rotator cuff tendinitis Sacroiliitis, Salmonella osteomyelitis, Sarcoidosis, Saturnine gout, Scheuermann’s osteochondritis, Scleroderma, Septic arthritis, Seronegative arthritis, Shigella arthritis, Shoulder-hand syndrome, Sickle cell arthropathy, Sjogren’s syndrome, Slipped capital femoral epiphysis, Spinal stenosis, , Staphylococcus arthritis, , Subacute cutaneous lupus, Sweet’s syndrome, Sydenham’s chorea, Syphilitic arthritis, Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) Takayasu’s arteritis, Tarsal tunnel syndrome , Tietse’s syndrome, Transient osteoporosis, Traumatic arthritis, Trochanteric bursitis, Tuberculosis arthritis Arthritis of Ulcerative colitis, Undifferentiated connective tissue syndrome (UCTS), Urticarial vasculitisArthritis Viral Foundation arthritis Wegener’s of South granulomatosis, Australia Whipple’s disease, Wilson’s disease Yersinial arthritis - Arthritis and associated muscular-skeletal conditions. Contents

President’s Report 2

CEO’s Report 3

Colette Smith Dr. Tiffany Gill David Motteram Dr Simon Burnet Health Services 4 President Vice President Treasurer Medical Director Research 5

Contact Centre | Kidsflix 6

Business Development 7

Fabrizio Porcaro Denis Wall Anne Young – Director Sue Crawford Finance Report 8 Secretary Director Director Acknowledgement & Thanks 12

Who we are Arthritis SA is a not-for-profit organisation

Meera Verma Julie Black Patron His Excellency Rear that was established in 1975 to provide ways Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC Director to May 2013 CEO of supporting people with arthritis in the RANR, Governor of South Australia areas of medical assistance, education and research to find a cure or better treatment of the disease.

Arthritis SA is governed by a board of directors and is supported by rheumatologists, staff and volunteers.

Vision Statement To improve the quality of life of people with arthritis and related conditions.

Mission Statement To be recognised as the leading provider in SA that empowers people with arthritis and related conditions to achieve the best possible quality of life through advocacy, education, self-management and the support of research.

The Arthritis Foundation of South Australia Inc., incorporating Osteoporosis SA 118 Richmond Road, Marleston SA 5033 Telephone: (08) 8379 5711 | Country Free Call: 1800 011 041 Fax: (08) 8379 5707 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.arthritissa.org.au ABN: 53 784 654 861 President’s report CEO report

This is my first report as President, having been appointed additional information is top of mind for our members and It is pleasing to report on another successful year at following the AGM in October 2012. Before I share more we can now address this. Arthritis SA. Financial results have been a wonderful about what an exciting year we’ve had at Arthritis SA, achievement and most importantly there has been an All of our programs and new initiatives would not be I’d like to acknowledge the commitment and dedication outstanding delivery of services. possible without the wonderful support of our volunteers, of David Motteram, our President for the past 10 years. donors and bequestors. I am pleased to report that, whilst In many ways we have dealt with the need for change in a David’s leadership has supported an organisation with a increasing funding to research and increasing health positive and effective manner with a key to success being culture firmly focused on its consumers, the 1 in 4 South services programs, we balanced the budget before bequest the strengthening of our team and a proficient workforce. Australians who suffer from arthritis and other muscular income. In particular, income from bequests exceeded There has been a major focus on efficiency in systems skeletal conditions. Additionally, careful financial our expectations. We are extremely grateful to those that and applications to ensure that Arthritis SA contains management has resulted in a solid platform to take the consider Arthritis SA as a worthy organisation to support. expenditure costs, whilst ensuring sufficient funds are organisation forward towards meeting its strategic vision. SA to raise its highest funds ever in relation to the generated to deliver efficient and effective services for the I am honoured and humbled to take over as President at successful Channel 9 Telethon Distinctive Home and Land 1 in 4 South Australians who suffer from arthritis. such an exciting time in the organisation’s history, and Lottery. Over the last twelve months an emphasis on information, also pleased that David agreed to stay on the board as Our recent member survey has provided Arthritis SA with communication and technology has seen our ability to Treasurer. a clear picture on what our members want or need from expand our services and support. In particular, our first The year began with the formation of an updated three the organisation. This information will be mapped into the webinar on gout was implemented with a focus on country year strategic plan (2013 – 2016). Not yet one year in, we coming year’s programs. participants. have already made significant progress on a number of Finally, a big thank you to our dedicated and committed Arthritis SA has also adapted to new communication strategic objectives: volunteers, staff, board and members who give so willingly strategies with an updated electronic newsletter produced 1. Commitment to double our annual research funding. in a steadfast and continuous manner. To our supporters monthly along with the regular distribution of our member In addition to our regular support of Arthritis Australia and donors who have chosen to passionately support newsletter three times a year. national research, this past year has seen us fund a Arthritis SA, which in turn allowed us to make a true Research Fellow at The University of Adelaide, who will Finally, a big thank you to our donors, staff, board members In line with the new strategic plan, a new Health Services difference to so many people, I thank you. be implementing our three year research plan. strategy was realised which saw a new suite of successful and volunteers at Arthritis SA who are making our vision a The coming year is extremely exciting with the background programs delivered. In particular, the Arthritis Aware 2. Extending our reach to more people that suffer from reality on a daily basis. I am always amazed and delighted research and evaluation recently undertaken that will pave Pharmacy package was run as a pilot research program in arthritis by strategic partnerships. This year our new by each individual’s commitment and passion for their the way forward for an exhilarating and rewarding time association with the University of Adelaide and proved to initiative Arthritis Aware Pharmacy program was roles and the greater cause. ahead. be very successful. This program demonstrated the need for launched. It is a first for South Australia and also Key highlights include: the organisation to adapt to changing environments and to Key highlights include: Australia. This evidence based, accredited program • Membership survey deliver programs where and when they are needed. • Successful implementation of three new arthritis courses allows consumers to access our ‘Take Charge of Pain’ self- management program via their local pharmacy. This • Doubling research contributions Over this financial year Arthritis SA engaged in new • Increase in the number of hits on the website and email program will continue to evolve and expand over the • Appointment of Research Fellow with the University of fundraising strategies, which included our first adventure communications coming years, along with other programs that make it fundraising initiative to China, where over $33,000 was Adelaide • Four successful health professional symposiums easier for consumers to receive support from Arthritis SA raised. This along with successful direct mail appeals has • Online education programs at a local community level. been an important approach to generating income. • Implementation of the Arthritis Aware Pharmacy program statewide As we move towards new and innovative ways to support Life Membership recipients Partnerships have been vital to the success of the and educate consumers and allied health professionals, awarded this year organisation. In particular, we acknowledge the Rotary • New strategies in the Contact Centre that have all programs now follow a rigorous ‘evidence based’ Life Membership recipients awarded this year: Club Adelaide West who run the weekly bookshop and the substantially improved KPI’s evaluation process to ensure that they are the best they can David Motteram OAM Rotary Club of Adelaide for their support and commitment • Greatest number of ticket sales for the Channel 9 possibly be. to Arthritis SA. In addition, Telethon has allowed Arthritis Telethon Distinctive Home and Land Lottery Margaret Osborne Delivering relevant and valuable education and support to Gerry Nooteboom our consumers is front of mind. We recently surveyed our members to check in on their levels of satisfaction. It was Roger Smyth pleasing to see large numbers of members complete the Helen Pettitt survey, validating in their responses that our ‘On the Move’ magazine, our website and self-management programs are Norva Rumsey of great value. The survey also gave us insights about what

2 3 Health Services Research

As part of the new strategic plan, a major focus in the In addition, a joint grant with the Australian Rheumotology strategic pillars for Arthritis SA is research. Association saw a $20,000 grant awarded to Dr. Maheer, Units, Repatriation General Hospital & Arthritis SA committed $100,000 to the national research Royal Adelaide Hospital, South Australia for his project portfolio and the following programs were supported: titled ‘Identification of biomarkers • Arthritis Australia and State and Territory Affiliate Grant - predictive of treatment response and remission in a $25,000 homogenous cohort of patients with early rheumatoid Assoc Prof Amanda Fosang arthritis (ERA)’. Cell Biology, Development & Disease, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute Negotiations with the University of Adelaide have seen Biomechanical testing of wildtype and mutant mouse Dr. Elizabeth Hoon appointed for three years to undertake cartilage by atomic force microscopy research at a local community level.

• Arthritis Australia and State and Territory Affiliate Grant - A major project, the Arthritis Aware Pharmacy program, $30,000 was evaluated by University of Adelaide and saw exciting Assoc Prof Yin Xiao results that led to the expansion of the program into Medical Device domain, Institute of Health and pharmacies across South Australia. Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Key highlights include: Technology • Three year partnership with The University of Adelaide Therapeutic Targeting of MicoRNA-23 in Osteoarthritis • Appointment of the first Arthritis Research Fellow The past year has seen the Health Services division review A focus this year has been to increase support to our • SA LSS Support Group Grant - $25,000 their methods of delivery, products and support services. children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) with the Prof Ian Wicks • All education programs evidence based This has led to the implementation of the new and exciting launch of the inaugural JIA family picnic held in March. Division of Inflammation, Walter Eliza Hall Institute • Commitment of over $220,000 a year for three years to ‘Take Charge of Life’ programs and health professional The event was a huge success with over 80 people and Department of Rheumatology, Royal Melbourne research training across metropolitan and regional areas of South gathering from far and wide to share their stories in a fun Hospital • Awarding the first joint ARA-Arthritis SA Research Grant Australia. As a result, a strong evaluation strategy is now in filled and relaxed day. Role of interleukin-3 in systemic lupus erythematosus for a new rheumatologist place for all programs. Delivery of education and increasing awareness are • Arthritis Australia and State and Territory Affiliate Grant - A key area which has been expanded due to increased essential components of Arthritis SA Health Service $12,500 attendance and popularity are the health professional division’s communications strategy. Telephone calls Dr Andrew Teichtahl symposiums. Four symposiums were conducted this represented over 50% of our contacts with consumers Department of Epidemiology and Preventive financial year with over 300 health professionals in and email contacts increased to approximately 30%. At a Medicine, Monash University attendance. community level, our consumer seminars and two-week Association between urinary C-telopeptide fragments of education programs have been well supported. type II levels and knee structure Exercise and ‘Tai Chi for Arthritis’ classes continued to expand into metropolitan Adelaide. In addition, three Key highlights include: • Philip Benjamin Grant - $15,000 classes were run at Arthritis House each week. • Four health professional symposiums with nearly 300 Dr Daniel McCulloch School of Medicine, Deakin University Over the last financial year the Health Services divisions attendees The effect of statins on joint health continued to offer large numbers of community • Launch of the Arthritis Aware Pharmacy program presentations and were part of a number of health expos. • Ten consumer seminars with health experts A partnership with over 30 pharmacies has seen the • Roll out of three new evidence based programs Arthritis Aware Pharmacy program rolled out state wide. This will deliver education and support for people with • Partnerships secured with four Divisions of General arthritis via the ‘Take Action on Pain’ program provided at Practice local community level. • A focus on health professional training sessions

Support groups have continued to be an effective way for • 8 active support groups people with arthritis to meet, source information and find friendship with people who really understand what they are living with.

4 5 Contact Centre & Kidsflix Business Development

The Business Development team have completed another busy year. Fundraising initiatives undertaken were designed to see an increase in return on investments. This included a successful direct mail strategy and developing close relationships with corporate partners.

We greatly appreciate the generous support from many corporate organisations, trusts and foundations and community donors who chose to support Arthritis SA this year. Donations in general from our loyal supporters have enabled the organisation to continue its work in community outreach programs.

Arthritis SA had a very successful partnership with Rotary Club Adelaide with a substantial donation for our support of the Trailblazers event and their weekly club newsletter. Bequests once again have been very important to our We are also grateful to the Rotary Club of Adelaide West business strategies and income from bequests will allow for their weekly support of our bookshop. Arthritis SA to invest strongly in research and education We acknowledge the many volunteers who support us programs in the future. so willingly with many of our administration tasks and in Arthritis SA is extremely grateful to the many donors and particular our annual Arthritis Badge Day. supporters who have contributed to Arthritis SA this year. Kidsflix is an important fundraising initiative for Arthritis Two new events took place in 2013. Launceston in April, Arthritis SA has also had another successful year in the Key highlights include: SA. It is an opportunity for children with arthritis, chronic for the northern population of Tasmania and Brisbane area of lotteries and partnerships. We recognise and thank illness, a disability and children from disadvantaged in September 2013, the inaugural Kidsflix event in the many supporters who bought tickets in both the Great • First Inspired Adventure fundraiser raised over $33,000 families to attend a special event with their family. Queensland. Escape Lottery and the Channel 9 Telethon Distinctive • Telethon growth 26.1% increase Home and Land Lottery. A Kidsflix event begins with an hour of children’s Special thanks to our volunteers Gambier City Lions, Port • Arthritis Badge Day entertainment, including face painting, clowns, music Augusta Apex Club, Port Augusta MFS, Port Augusta CFS, A regular dedicated group of volunteers have supported • Weekly Bookshop shows, magicians and balloon twisters. Mickey and Minnie Mount Gambier MFS, Loxton High School, Glossop High us in our mailroom and bookshop along with fundraising Mouse often visit a Kidsflix event along with a cast of Star School and St Albert’s Catholic School. activities. To these people, we say a big thank you. • Successful direct mail appeal program Wars characters. After all the fun of the fair, families go into A special thank you to Jill and Peter Thompson, Pauline the cinema to watch a new release movie complete with and Uldis Rudevics and family and Michelle Gibbs and drink and popcorn. family for their many years of service as Kidsflix volunteers. Kidsflix is a truly wonderful experience for all the Thanks must also go to the many Contact Centre and attendees and is equally loved by the many volunteers who administration staff who volunteer at these special days. generously donate their time to help bring a Kidsflix event Key highlights include: to life. • Total number of calls 1,452,40 made Arthritis SA operates an efficient and effective Contact • Increased value of donations received on credit cards Centre that generates significant income for the Kidsflix events along with Arthritis SA’s education and research • New donors 8,162 programs. This financial year negotiations have seen • Striving for continuous improvement, focus on Kidsflix extend into six states. improving KPI’s through regular coaching and training

Given the challenging fundraising environment of the past • Expansion to Tasmania and Queensland planned financial year, the Contact Centre’s results have proven to be strong. • Operating 27 campaigns this year

Kidsflix yet again maintained its strong community connections with events held throughout Australia during 2012/2013.

6 7 Financial Report 2012-13 In a highly challenging State economy, we are pleased to Bequests and trusts received for year ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA INCORPORATED report a net profit of $504,161 for the year ending June 2012/2013 Statement of comprehensive income 30, 2013. Total revenue excluding Bequests $2,591,138 for the year ended 30 June 2013 ESTATE of VIOLET MAUD BRANFORD represented an increase of 1.06% over the previous year. Voumard Lawyers This was a result of the excellent work carried out by our ESTATE of ROBERT EDWARD JENKINS 2013 Contact Centre with the Kidsflix campaigns and record $ Public Trustee income from direct mail appeals. In addition, we received REVENUE ESTATE of LEONORA LUCY MARTIN bequests totalling $708,828, bringing total revenues to Revenue from ordinary activities 2,155,794 Australian Executor Trustees $3,299,966. We are very grateful to those people who have Less: ESTATE of BETTY CLARA BOYCE COST OF SERVICES remembered us in their will by making a bequest. Wallmans Lawyers Employee expenses 1,821,128 Our strong financial result can also be attributed to ESTATE of MARION EDITH ASHBY Depreciation and amortisation expenses 107,436 Research 128,550 the strict control of expenses by management. Having Terry Dickson & Associates Other expenses from ordinary activities 738,691 sufficient income enabled expenditure of $634,891 in the ESTATE of EVA MAY SOAR area of education and health program investment. As this Cosoff Cudmore Knox TOTAL COST OF SERVICES 2,795,805 is a major purpose of the organisation, we were pleased to ESTATE of ROMA IDA GRANT NET COST OF PROVISION OF SERVICES (640,011) increase expenditure in this area by 4.6% over the previous Scammell & Co Barristers & Solicitors year. This year also found us supporting State and National TRUST MONIES RECEIVED FROM Funded by research by providing $128,550 of funding. Next year ESTATE of GU THOMAS Government grant 25,445 Other grants 18,416 we have already committed to increasing this funding to Perpetual Legacy Donations 203,069 $220,000. DISCRETIONARY CHARITABLE TRUSTS / CXS Investing activities 188,414 Australian Executor Trustees Bequests 708,828 We are indebted to the many volunteers who provide a OLIVER & STELLA RAYMOND TRUST (18057000) wide range of services, which otherwise would be a charge PROFIT FOR THE YEAR 504,161 ANZ Trustees to the organisation. BERT & ELLA MEIRS TRUST (16764100) Other comprehensive income Throughout the year the Finance and Audit committee ANZ Trustees monitored our investments and with the assistance of our BENEFACTORS Financial assets advisors, we were able to achieve a positive investment Arthritis SA acknowledges and thanks the following Net gain/(Loss) arising on revaluation of financial assets during the return of 14.7% (including franking credits). At June EB CHARITABLE TRUST year 260,641 Reversal of decrement on investment reserve - 30, investments totalled $3,069,212 and comprised a JD WHITE Revaluation of properties balanced portfolio of equities, fixed deposits and cash. Australian Executor Trustees Net increment/(decrement) on revaluation of properties (100,877) With additional funds invested during the year, a total FAY FULLER FOUNDATION portfolio growth of 27.2% was achieved. The balance Other comprehensive income for the year 159,764 IN MEMORIALS sheet shows a strong financial position with net assets of TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR 663,925 In memorial gifts are a generous way of remembering loved $6,574,705. During the year, the building was re-valued ones and supporting the ongoing work of Arthritis SA. We which reflected a softening in property values with a very much appreciated the families who chose to support reduction of $100,877. With the positive performance Arthritis SA this financial year. of our investments there is a $244,938 investment fluctuation reserve in the balance sheet. Having a strong MEMBERSHIP economic position and a competent management team, Arthritis SA acknowledges the large number of individuals the Foundation is well placed to increase its services and and companies who choose to be a member of Arthritis SA. research commitment in the year ahead. Membership advantages include: Key highlights include: • On the Move magazine three times a year • 27.2% increase in investments portfolio • E-news ten times a year • $128,550 investment towards research • Free entry into the monthly consumer session - 10 in • $203,069 received in donations total

• $634,891 investment in Health Services • Special discounts for online purchases Page 1

8 9 ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA INCORPORATED ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA INCORPORATED Statement of financial position Statement of cash flows for the year ended 30 June 2013 for the year ended 30 June 2013 2013 2013 $ $

CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents 121,474 CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Trade and other receivables 207,771 Cash receipts from operating activities 3,064,619 Inventories 15,423 Interest and dividends received 198,506 Other assets 41,090 Payments to suppliers and employees (2,733,947) TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 385,758 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 529,178

NON CURRENT ASSETS CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Trade and other receivables 11,515 Purchase of property, plant and equipment (109,299) Other financial assets 3,069,212 Payment for investments (366,295) Plant and equipment 191,404 Proceeds from sales of fixed assets 12,901 Investment property 3,240,000 NET CASH USED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES (462,693) Intangible assets 835

TOTAL NON CURRENT ASSETS 6,512,966 NET INCREASE IN CASH HELD 66,485

TOTAL ASSETS 6,898,724 CASH AT THE BEGINNING OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR 54,989

CASH AT THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR 121,474 CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade and other payables 166,065 Provisions 130,579 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 296,644

NON CURRENT LIABILITIES Provisions 27,375 TOTAL NON CURRENT LIABILITIES 27,375

TOTAL LIABILITIES 324,019

NET ASSETS 6,574,705

EQUITY Retained earnings 6,238,504 Reserves 336,201 TOTAL EQUITY 6,574,705

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10 11 Acknowledgement and Thanks Arthritis SA was there when I

AbbVie Jasco Pty Ltd needed support Abbots Australiasia Leukaemia Foundation WA Adelaide Chocolate School Loxton High School I will never forget and will Adelaide Packaging Supplies Maggie Beer “ Arthritis NSW Robern Menz always appreciate the help and Arthritis Queensland Mount Gambier Metropolitan Fire Service information I received when I Arthritis Tasmania Mundipharma Australia Blackmores was first diagnosed Port Augusta Apex Club Blue Illusion Port Augusta Country Fire Bob Hinkley - Squeeze on Service Australia Port Augusta Metropolitan Fire I enjoy the newsletter and find it Bristol-Meyers Squibb Service Channel 9 Telethon Probiz informative Chemplus Reflex Printing Coast FM Roche The courses I have done through Continence Foundation of Rose-Hip Vital Australia Rotary Club of Adelaide Arthritis SA have been great and Crossroads Band Rotary Club of Adelaide West Distinctive Homes Inc I have received a lot of support Dulwich Bakery SA Government Fisiocrem Australia St Albert’s Catholic School I feel you do a very good job Gambier City Lions Club Stratco Australia Glossop High School Supreme Kitchens in keeping people informed re Health First Network The ABC Gardeners Market arthritis and advocacy Holden Touché de Paris Hughes Public Relations UCB Australia Inspired Adventures Wallis Cinemas I phoned the Arthritis SA in desperation and had an ear to Arthritis SA acknowledges and thanks the following support group members listen which was a great help

Copper Triangle Fibromyalgia SA The Tai Chi classes have helped Lupus/Scleroderma/Sjogren’s Marion Branch me a lot Western Osteoporosis Support Group Southern Arthritis Friendship Group JIA Families I liked the way I could become Young Arthritics a member and sign up for a course online

12 ” , Achondroplasia, Acromegalic arthropathy, Adhesive capsulitis, Adult onset Still’s disease, Amyloidosis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Anserine bursitis, Avascular necrosis Behcet’s syndrome, Bicipital tendinitis, Blount’s disease, Brucellar spondylitis, Bursitis Calcaneal bursitis, Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD), crystal deposition disease, Caplan’s syndrome, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Chondrocalcinosis, Chondromalacia patellae, Chronic synovitis, Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis, Churg-Strauss syndrome, Cogan’s syndrome, Corticosteroid- induced osteoporosis, Costosternal syndrome, CREST syndrome, Cryoglobulinemia Degenerative joint disease, Dermatomyositis, Diabetic finger sclerosis, Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH), Discitis, Discoid lupus erythematosus, Drug-induced lupus, Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy, Dupuytren’s contracture Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Enteropathic arthritis, Epicondylitis, Erosive inflammatory osteoarthritis, Exercise-induced compartment syndrome Fabry’s disease, Familial Mediterranean fever, Farber’s lipogranulomatosis, Felty’s syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Fifth’s disease, Flat feet, Foreign body synovitis, Freiberg’s disease, Fungal arthritis Gaucher’s disease, Giant cell arteritis, Gonococcal arthritis, Goodpasture’s syndrome, Gout, Granulomatous arteritis Hemarthrosis, Hemochromatosis, Henoch-Schonlein purpura, Hepatitis B surface antigen disease, Hip dysplasia, HIV induced inflammatory arthritis, Hurler syndrome, Hypermobility syndrome, Hypersensitvity vasculitis, Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy Immune complex disease, Impingement syndrome Jaccoud’s arthropathy, Juvenile ankylosing spondylitis, Juvenile dermatomyositis, Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis Kawasaki disease, Kienbock’s disease Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, Lesch-Nyhan syndrome, Linear scleroderma, Lipoid dermatoarthritis, Lofgren’s syndrome, Lyme disease Malignant synovioma, Marfan’s syndrome, Medial plica syndrome, Metastatic carcinomatous arthritis, Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD), Mixed cryoglobulinemia, Mucopolysaccharidosis, Multicentric reticulohistiocytosis, Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia, Mycoplasmal arthritis, Myofascial pain syndrome Neonatal lupus, Neuropathic arthropathy, Nodular panniculitis Ochronosis, Olecranon bursitis, Osgood-Schlatter’s disease, Osteoarthritis, Osteochondromatosis, Osteogenesis imperfecta, Osteomalacia, Osteomyelitis, Osteonecrosis, Osteoporosis, Overlap syndrome Pachydermoperiostosis, Paget’s disease of bone, Palindromic rheumatism, Patellofemoral pain syndrome, Pellegrini-Stieda syndrome, Pigmented villonodular synovitis, Piriformis syndrome, , Polyarteritis nodosa, Polymyalgia rheumatica, Polymyositis, Popliteal cysts, Posterior tibial tendinitis, Pott’s disease, Prepatellar bursitis, Prosthetic joint infection, Pseudoxanthoma elasticum, Psoriatic arthritis Raynaud’s phenomenon, Reactive arthritis/Reiter’s syndrome, Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome, Relapsing polychondritis, Retrocalcaneal bursitis, Rheumatic fever, Rheumatoid arthritis, Rheumatoid vasculitis, Rotator cuff tendinitis Sacroiliitis, Salmonella osteomyelitis, Sarcoidosis, Saturnine gout, Scheuermann’s osteochondritis, Scleroderma, Septic arthritis, Seronegative arthritis, Shigella arthritis, Shoulder-hand syndrome, Sickle cell arthropathy, Sjogren’s syndrome, Slipped capital femoral epiphysis, Spinal stenosis, Spondylolysis, Staphylococcus arthritis, Stickler syndrome, Subacute cutaneous lupus, Sweet’s syndrome, Sydenham’s chorea, Syphilitic arthritis, Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) Takayasu’s arteritis, Tarsal tunnel syndrome Tennis elbow, Tietse’s syndrome, Transient osteoporosis, Traumatic arthritis, Trochanteric bursitis, Tuberculosis arthritis Arthritis of Ulcerative colitis, Undifferentiated connective tissue syndrome (UCTS), Urticarial vasculitis Viral arthritis Wegener’s granulomatosis, Whipple’s disease, Wilson’s disease Yersinial arthritis - Arthritis and associated muscular-skeletal conditions.

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