About Us

The Arthritis Foundation of WA (Arthritis Western Australia) incorporating Osteoporosis WA is a non-profit, non-government organisation and the peak body for musculoskeletal disease in Western Australia.

 

The foundation is a national affiliate office of both Arthritis Australia and Osteoporosis Australia and relies on the generosity of the West Australian community for funding.

 

Mission Statement

The objective of Arthritis Western Australia is to reduce the incidence and disabling effects of Arthritis, Osteoporosis and related conditions in the people of Western Australia through programs in Care, Education and Research.

 

History

The Western Australian Arthritis & Rheumatism Foundation (WAARF) was inaugurated in October 1972, as a non-government organisation, through the efforts of Drs Phyllis Goatcher, Evan Owen and Roger Dawkins. Its first home was an office freely offered by the ANZ Bank in Murray St. Its main aims were Care, Education and Research.

 

In 1991, the organisation's name was updated and changed to its present form. From this modest beginning, the Foundation opened its own custom built Resource Centre in 1994 after a successful Capital Fundraising Appeal, naming the building after Mr Bill Wyllie in appreciation of his significant personal contribution.

 

In addition to staff offices, the Wyllie Arthritis Centre houses a hydrotherapy pool, gymnasium, seminar and board rooms, café, book shop and leased office space to other tenants.

 

Arthritis Western Australia offers a range of support groups and branches which have evolved from the self help courses conducted over the years.

 

As the population ages, the incidence of arthritis, an umbrella term for over 100 types of disease, is increasing at alarming rates and in 2004 was made the 7^th Health Priority by the Federal Government enabling state wide Foundations to benefit by access to government funding.

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Organisational Structure

Board

Arthritis Western Australia is governed by a Board of Management with 9 members.

President Dr Jack Edelman MBBS FRACP	Board Members Assoc. Professor Richard Prince Dr Bob Langlands MBBS FRACP Dr Graeme Carroll MBBS FRACP
Vice President Major General Barry Nunn AO RFD ED (Retd)
Honorary Treasurer Mr Nunzio Di Iorio B Bus CA FTIA	Co-opted Members Dr Irene Dagmar Froyland
Donor Representatives Mrs Suzie May LLB A Dip Soc Sci Mr William Robertson

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Executive

The Executive Director, as directed by the Board and recommended by the following committees, is responsible for daily operations.

• Health Advisory Committee
• Research Committee
• Finance Committee
• MATS Committee

Ric Forlano - Executive Director
Jean McQuade - Manager Health & Education Services
Cecilia Chivers - Manager Finance & Administration

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Staff & Departments

Arthritis Western Australia employs 14 full-time, part-time and casual staff and enjoys a small support team of dedicated volunteers who assist across the departments.

Health & Education Services
Finance & Administration
Fundraising & Public Relations
Community Relations & Bequests

Patrons

Patrons of the Arthritis Foundation of WA incorporating Osteoporosis WA include:

PATRON His Excellency Dr Ken Michael AC Governor of Western Australia	VICE PATRON Rear Admiral Philip Kennedy AO RAN (Rtd)
LIFE GOVERNORS The Hon Sir Charles Court AK KCMG OBE Dr Jack Edelman MB BS FRACP Mr Arthur J Smith OAM JP FCPA FCHSE Mrs Pamela Seager AFAIM Dr Paul Zilko FRACP FRCPA Mr Ron J Elphick Mr Hector Stebbins BComm (Melb) MSc (Econ) Mr Stephen H Abbott FCPA FTIA	GOVERNORS Mr David B Lefroy Sir Laurence Brodie-Hall AO CMG The Hon Robert A Wallace AO Mr WRA Wyllie AM Mr Patrick Doody FCPA FAIBF
PAST GOVERNORS The Hon JT Tonkin AC Lady Watson Mr Sydney Box Mr AW Buttrose DSO Mr CE Collins Mr D Fischer Dr Evan Owen MBBS FRACP Mr George EC Hodgson Mr Philip Goatcher FRCS FRACS Dr Phyllis Goatcher AO MBBS MD (Lon) DCh Mr WRA Wyllie AM

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Annual Report

2006

Click here to view (pdf)

 

2005

Click here to view (pdf)

 

2004

Click here to view (pdf)

 

Location

Arthritis WA is conveniently located at the Wyllie Arthritis Centre, 17 Lemnos Street Shenton Park.

 

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm

 

Public Transport

The Wyllie Arthritis Centre is well serviced by public transport. For detailed information contact Transperth:

PH: 13 62 13 or visit www.transperth.wa.gov.au for bus and train services.

 

Transperth Bus Services:

Western Timetable 33 (Bus)

 

Bus # 27 - East Perth - Claremont via St Georges Tce Departs Queens Gardens Stops at Bedbrook Place Frequent service Accessible service	Bus #28 - East Perth - Claremont via Wellington St Departs Queens Gardens Stops outside Wyllie Arthritis Centre, Lemnos St Frequent service Accessible service
Circleroute 98 - Circleroute (clockwise) 99 - Circleroute (anticlockwise) Departs: Curtin Bus Station Fremantle Train Station Morley Bus Station Murdoch Park 'n' Ride Oats St Train Station Stirling Train Station Stops at Curtin University Shenton Park Campus, Selby St Frequent Service Accessible service LS Limited stop service

 

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Awards & Achievements

Coming soon.

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