Media Release Archives - Arthritis WA

Cost-of-living pressure and poor access to services a tipping point for Aussies battling complex pain condition

Support resource launches as 1 in 2 cut back on essentials to pay for treatment. Australians living with the debilitating pain and fatigue of fibromyalgia… Read More

The Future Burden of Arthritis in Australia: Projections to 2040

New Report Reveals Generations Hit Hardest with ArthritisNew forecast projections released by Arthritis Australia reveal Millennials are facing a painful and debilitating health crisis by… Read More

Cheaper medicines from 60-day dispensing

From 1 September 2023, many patients living with an ongoing health condition who are stable on their current treatment will be able to receive twice… Read More

Information about the Tocilizumab (Actemra®) Shortage

There is currently a global shortage of tocilizumab (Actemra®). As a result tocilizumab products are currently in limited supply in Australia. If you are currently taking tocilizumab… Read More

$21.6 Million for Juvenile Arthritis and other Musculoskeletal Disorders

The Morrison Government is backing vital research to help Aussie kids suffering from painful chronic and congenital musculoskeletal disorders, with $21.6 million to improve diagnosis,… Read More

Digital health technologies could help young people with musculoskeletal pain: so why aren’t we using them?

Media release: 14 June 2018 With digital device usage approaching 100% in the millennial generation, recent research from Curtin University shows that digital strategies could… Read More

Reduce obesity and joint injuries to cut the rise in joint replacements

Media Release: 17 May 2013 Escalating rates of joint replacements could be slashed by tackling obesity and preventing sports injuries, according to Arthritis Australia and… Read More

Paracetamol warning – Arthritis Australia’s response

It’s the most common painkiller in every medicine cupboard but paracetamol is poisoning 8,000 Aussies a year. More than 150 patients a week are hospitalised… Read More

$2.7M role to target ‘poor cousin’ of chronic diseases

Painful arthritic, rheumatic and other bone and joint conditions which cost Australia an estimated $24 billion a year will receive long overdue attention with the… Read More

Osteoporosis Burden of Disease Report 2012

Osteoporosis Australia launched a new Burden of Disease study on 4 December titled, Osteoporosis Costing All Australians – A new Burden of Disease analysis 2012-2022.… Read More

My Health Record opt-out period extended to 31 Jan 2019

Media Release: 10 July 2018 Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA is partnering with the Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA) to provide information for people living with… Read More

Arthritis: Count the cost and bank the savings

Media Release - May 30, 2016. Major report shows the growing multi-billion dollar costs of arthritis to the economy, individuals and to the healthcare system… Read More

Public safety must not be pushed sside in Government quest for Biosimilar budget savings

Arthritis Australia is concerned that patient safety may be compromised by current moves in Australia to allow biosimilars to be substituted for biologic medications at… Read More

Younger Australians hit hard by arthritis

MEDIA RELEASE: 12 October 2015, SYDNEY New online resource, EMPOWERED, launched on World Arthritis Day to help people with arthritis better manage their condition. The vast… Read More

Painful Transitions Report 2016

This report seeks to inform Arthritis and Osteoporosis Victoria, Arthritis and Osteoporosis Western Australia and other relevant agencies about the experiences of 16-24 year old Australians with… Read More

Aussie women’s untold burden – Insights into RA

New international survey uncovers Australian families being denied care due to women struggling with chronic disease1 SYDNEY, Australia, 12 June 2013 Results from a new… Read More