Arthritis

There are a number of North Coast branches of the Arthritis Foundation, a health support group for people suffering from arthritis. Sponsors children and young people suffering arthritis to attend Camp Footloose. Provides newsletters and regular meetings with guest speakers. Most groups are also able to provide speakers on arthritis for interested groups.

Dorrigo

For info call (02) 6657 2592

Grafton

CWA Rooms, Duke St
3rd Thursday 10.00 am
(02) 6646 4015 Community Health Centre, Maclean
4th Monday 9.30 am
(02) 6646 4015

Port Macquarie

Senior Citizens Club
2nd Tuesday 10.00 am
Marilyn (02) 6584 9909 , Local Secretary Janet Tapian (02) 6584 0270

Forster-Tuncurry

Memorial Services Club
4th Tuesday 10.00 am
Jean (02) 6554 6068

The Arthritis Foundation of NSW has the following objectives:

To fund research into the causes and cures of arthritis.
To educate medical and health professionals in the treatment of arthritis.
To promote community awareness of the problems confronting people with arthritis.
To provide support, advice and information for those with arthritis and their families.

Arthritis Foundation of NSW Ph: 1800 011 041

Would you like to visit their web site?

There is also a Webpage for young people with arthritis.