Saturday 10 May 2025 | The Royal Park Hall, West Perth

Dedicated to young adults (aged 18-35) living with chronic rheumatic conditions.

Join us for an engaging and informative TAG Event! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with others, gain valuable insights, and hear from expert speakers in the field of arthritis and rheumatic conditions management.

Event Details:

• Location: Royal Park Hall (180 Charles St, West Perth, WA 6005)
• Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
• Time: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Contribution: $10

Event Highlights:

🔹 Education Session: Learn from expert speakers about managing chronic rheumatic conditions and improving quality of life.
🔹 Escape Room Challenge: Team up with fellow attendees for a fun and interactive escape room experience.
🔹 Dinner: Enjoy a relaxed meal (dinner only), providing a great opportunity to connect and share experiences.

Meet Our Speakers:

Dr. Joe Kosterich

Dr. Joe Kosterich is a highly regarded General Practitioner with extensive experience in clinical practice and health education. With a strong focus on chronic disease management, he has worked across various healthcare sectors, gaining deep expertise in arthritis care.

As the recently appointed Vice President and Board Member of Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA, Dr. Joe is dedicated to advocating for better health outcomes, research, and education in the field of arthritis. He actively contributes to policy discussions and medical publications, ensuring that healthcare professionals are equipped with the best strategies to enhance patient quality of life.

Dr Krista Makin

She graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine from the University of Newcastle, Australia, in 2005. She completed her Basic Physicians Training and Advanced Training in Rheumatology in Western Australia. She is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of Physicians.

She is currently Head of Department Rheumatology at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital where she is involved in clinical work and teaching. She consults privately at St John of God Murdoch Hospital and provides a regular rural service to Dunsborough in the south of Western Australia. She has special interests in adolescent transition and heritable connective tissue diseases.

Important Details:

• Registrations open: 10 am, Wednesday, 9 April 2025
• Registration closing date: 4 pm, Wednesday, 30 April 2025.
• Read the Terms & Conditions Here. By registering, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the Terms and Conditions.

For all queries, please contact Lisa Henry (Program Coordinator Children & Young People’s Service) via email lisah@arthritiswa.org.au or call on 1800 011 041.