Arthritis Awareness Week 2012

Arthritis is Australia's major cause of disability and according to the latest estimates, nearly four million Australians live with arthritis - nearly 19% of the population! In 2012, Arthritis Awareness Week will run from Sunday 25th March to Sunday 31st March. Keep an eye out on our website for more details ...

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AONT Working for you in 2012

AONT is open on Mondays to Thursdays from 9.30am to 2.00pm from  Monday 16 January 2012. We look forward to seeing you in our office or providing you with  information by phone, email or this website. Contact us on development@aont.org.au or 1800 011 041 We apologise that the information sheets ...

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World Osteoporosis Day

AONT supports World Osteoporosis Day which will be held on 20 October 2012. We will be announcing  activities closer to October this year.

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Arthritis & Osteoporosis NT is a non-profit organisation located in Darwin, Northern Territory.

The number of people with arthritis in the Northern Territory is set to increase by 140% from 2007 to 2050.  This projected increase of arthritis is more rapid for the Northern Territory than for any other State/Territory in Australia.

Run chiefly by volunteers, AONT plays a vital role in the lives of those affected by arthritis, osteoporosis and other musculoskeletal conditions by providing support, educational services and management information in the NT.

Our Patron: Her Honour the Honourable Sally Thomas AM, Administrator of the Northern Territory
Our Vice Patron: Mr Peter Styles, MLA

The information on this website is not intended to replace the medical advice of your doctor or health care provider. Arthritis & Osteoporosis NT recommends that you consult your doctor about specific medical conditions.

Free Resources

10 Steps for Living Well with Arthritis

At Home with Arthritis
Living well with Arthritis information booklet Ten Steps for Living Well with Arthritis includes information on:

  • knowing your disease
  • knowing your treatment options
  • making healthy food choices
  • finding new ways to stay active
  • techniques to help manage pain
 At Home with Arthritis free information booklet At Home with Arthritis includes information on:
  • techniques designed to reduce joint stress and pain and incorporating these into daily life
  • finding a healthy balance between activity and rest
  • aids and equipment that can help make your daily activities less tiring

Taking control of your Rheumatoid Arthritis

Living Life with Healthy Bones
Taking control of your Rheumatoid Arthritis free information booklet Taking control of your Rheumatoid Arthritis will help you understand how Rheumatoid Arthritis develops and how to deal with it.

There is also information and practical advice to help you in your discussions with your doctor and health professional.

Living Life with Health Bones free information DVD Living Life with Healthy Bones is a DVD, produced by Osteoporosis Australia, that explains how to maintain healthy bones.

In particular, the DVD covers the importance of:

  • vitamin D
  • calcium
  • exercise
Thought For The Day
The word arthritis comes from Greek, and literally means inflammation of the joint.
~mydr.com.au

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Become a Member

Becoming an AONT Member is one way in which you can help the 1 in 5 people affected by arthritis in Australia. For more information about how your membership can help make a difference and for details about membership benefits, please see our Membership page or contact the AONT office on 1800 011 041.

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Make a donation - it DOES make a difference! All donations of $2.00 or more are tax deductible. You can donate in person, by post or fax. It is also possible to pay by PayPal. Use the link below. All donations are greatly appreciated.

 

Regular Giving Program

Our Regular Giving Program is a simple and effective way for you to support Arthritis & Osteoporosis NT. Donating regularly helps ensure continuity of our services and enables us to better plan our future. How much you would like to give each month is entirely up to you. Please see the page under 'Donate' or contact our office for more details.

Corporate Partner Support

Being a non-profit organisation, we seek help to enhance our services and support and offset costs through partnership arrangements. For more information about how your business or corporation can help support AONT, please contact our office or see the Corporate Partnership page under 'Support Us'.

Volunteering for AONT

Volunteering can be a fun, rewarding and satisfying past-time. It is impossible to describe how important our AONT volunteers are. Quite simply, without our volunteers, AONT would cease to exist. New volunteers are always welcome. If you are interested in volunteering for AONT, please call our office or just call in to meet us!

 

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