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This group was formed in 1980 to provide ongoing support, information
and education to those who suffer from Lupus, Scleroderma or Sjögren's
Syndrome and to their families and carers.
Due to the complex nature of autoimmune diseases our aim is to
better assist our members in understanding their conditions and
how to manage it successfully.
The support group has regular monthly meetings throughout the year
with guest speakers from different areas of the medical profession,
other support services and alternative therapies. These meetings
are open to members, their carers and families. Click "Calendar"
for dates and times.
All meetings are held at the
Arthritis Foundation of SA
Unit 1, 202 Glen Osmond Road, Fullarton
Phone: (08) 8379 5711
Feb, April, June, Aug, Oct. and Dec. on the 2nd Tuesday 7.30pm
March, May, July, Sept and Nov, on the 3rd Thursday 10.30am
We also have regular sharing and discussion groups, where members
(and their carers) with similar conditions can share experiences.
For those who need "one on one" time or have special
needs, telephone advisers are available by contacting the Arthritis
Foundation Telephone Advisory Service on 8379 5711, or country call
1800 011 041 between 9.30am - 3.30pm, Monday to Friday.
There is also a support group that meets at Goolwa for people living
in the Fleurieu Peninsula please contact the Arthritis Foundation
for details.
Membership Details
Membership includes copies of "Connective Issues", the
quarterly newsletter for our group
Some health funds will refund part costs of membership fees
Concession membership available, please make enquiries
• phone Kay on 8555 1868 or Arthritis SA on 8379 5711
• email info@arthritissa.org.au
Library
A comprehensive range of books are available for loan from the Arthritis
SA library
Borrowing privileges extend to members only
Book Sales
A comprehensive range of books are for sale from Arthritis SA
For a current book list and prices please contact Arthritis SA
• 8379 5711 or country free call on 1800 011 041
• Email info@arthritissa.org.au
(please include your name and business hours phone number in email)
Fact Sheets
A variety of fact sheets are available, free of charge, including
a list of Rheumatologists and Immunologists who have expressed an
interest in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Scleroderma and Sjögren's
Syndrome
• Email advisors@arthritissa.org.au
(please include your postal address in email)
Question and Answer Booklet on Sjogren's Syndrome
Available from Arthritis SA or support group meetings
• 8379 5711 or country free call on 1800 011 041
• Or ring Geoff on (08) 8254 1086
• Cost is $5 plus $1 postage
Websites
Suggested websites
Sjögren's: - www.sjögrens.org
www.sjögrensnewzealand.co.nz
www.bssa.uk.net.
Lupus: - www.lupusnow.org
www.lupusnsw.org.au
www.lupus-uk.freeserve.co.uk
Scleroderma: -
www.scleroderma.org.
www.scleroderma.org.au
www.sclerodermasociety.co.uk
Scleroderma/Lupus;-
www.haps.nsw.gov.au
Raynauds:-
www.irishraynauds.com
We do not endorse products or recommend treatments. Information
obtained via the web is for information purposes only and is not
intended to replace the medical advice of your doctor or health
care provider. Arthritis SA recommends that you consult your doctor
about specific medical conditions.
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