Arthritis Foundation of NSW

There are a number of North Coast branches of the Arthritis Foundation, a health support group for people suffering from arthritis. This foundation 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.

Ballina RSL

2nd Wednesday of each month 10 am
Contact Gordon Brice, phone (02) 6628 5750

Grafton

CWA Rooms, Duke St
3rd Thursday 10.00 am
(02) 6646 4015

Lismore

Red Dove Centre, Uniting Ch, Keen St
2nd Tuesday 9.45 am
(02) 6883 2153

Lower Clarence

Community Health Centre, Maclean
4th Monday 9.30 am
(02) 6646 4015

Tweed Heads

Tweed Heads Bowls Club
3rd Thursday 10.00 am
(07) 5523 1000

Arthritis Foundation of NSW Ph: 1800 011 041

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.

There is also a Webpage for young people with arthritis