News and Events
Looking for Seniors Week Activities in August?
AON has organised Exercise and Relaxatio Fi for Seniors activities at the Leanyer Seniors Complex and Kurringal Seniors Complex in early August. Bookings are essential if you wish to attend. Why not download the flyer and check out what you will be able to join in!
Memberships are due!!!
All current members are reminded that membership renewals are due on 1 July 2010. Contact the office or drop in to Shop 18 Rapid Creek Business Centre to make payment arrangements. AONT has an electronic EFTPOS machine for those who wish to pay with their Debit or Credit Cards. Remember, your membership is valuable to you and us!
Arthritis Research
Arthritis Australia has lobbied Research Australia to include questions in the next Research Australia poll to help increase funding for arthritis research. One of the outcomes is a new information sheet regarding arthritis research produced in collaboration with Research Australia. The fact sheet is for consumders and provides both information and a reason to invest in arthritis research. Why not download the PDF version for more information.
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New booklet released - • Stepping out – a guide for young adults with arthritis
A new booklet has been recently released to assist young adults with Arthritis - contact AONT for a copy. How can this book help? (an extract from the book follows)
Finding out you have arthritis when you are young can be confusing and frightening. You may have thought that only older people were affected by arthritis. Possibly the only people you have known with arthritis are your grandparents and their friends, but arthritis can affect people of any age, even children and teenagers. It can be difficult to find information about how arthrits affects your life when you are a young adult. That is why Arthritis Australia has produced this booklet. It has been specifically designed to contain input from young people with arthritis who have overcome many of the same challenges you may be facing today. This booklet has beeh written for yong adults living with arthritis and includes information about how arthritis impacts on daily living and what you can do to overcome some of the challenges you might fact ( e.g. relationships, work, study and pregnancy). It does not include information about medical treatments, other therapies or the various types of arthritis.
.New booklet released - • At Home with arthritis, simple steps for managing in the home
Arthritis Australia has released a new booklet - please contact AONT if you would like a copy. How can this book help? (an extract from the book follows)
When you have arthritis, joint pain and weakness can make normal activities around the home difficult. You might find some tasks cause pain or strain and other activities become almost impossible. But don't throw in the towel just yet! There are many ways that you can protect your joints from pain and strain and also make jobs around the home easier to manage. This booklet includes information on ways to reduce joint stress and pain, how to incorporate these techniques into your daily life, how to find a healthy balance between activity and rest, and aids and equipment that can make your daily activities simpler and less tiring. The information in this booklet has been reviewed by a panel of people with arthritis and medical experts to make sure it is current and relevant to your needs. So, if you're looking for ways to take the pain and strain out of managing at home, this is the booklet for you!
Quota International Darwin gives support to AONT
Quota International Darwin recently held a Lawn Sale to raise funds for Arthritis NT and other charities. The day was very successful and Quota have donated a rather large cheque to AONT for the production of an update to its promotional brochure. We gratefully thank Jeannie and the Quota members, those who donated pre-loved goods to the sale, and especially our hard working volunteers Maureen and Hilary who helped on the day. Thank you Quota!!
Do you want to participate in a Deakin University study?
Researchers in the School of Psychology at Deakin University are investigating the psychological factors that impact on how people deal with arthritis. This research study is one of the few to explore the psychological impact of arthritis across all age groups in adulthood. The study will yield important findings about how adults deal with arthritis and who they turn to for support. To participate in this research, you must be 18 years or over and have a diagnosis of arthritis or other related illness such as Lupus, and Fibromyalgia. If you agree to participate, you will be required to complete a confidential online survey. The online questionnaire will take you about 40 minutes to complete and can be accessed at http://www.deakin.edu.au/psychology/research/arthritis. As a token of appreciation for participating in the study, you will be sent a $20 gift voucher after the submission of your confidential responses. A summary of the major findings of the study will be published in Arthritis Foundation newsletters after the completion of the study in December 2010. Questions? Contact Dr. Sian Cole, Research Manager on – (03) 9244 6206 or sian.cole@deakin.edu.au
Lupus Australia Foundation merges with Arthritis Victoria
Arthritis Victoria now formally supports people with Lupus, following the integration of Lupus Australia Foundation (LAF) into Arthritis Victoria. Arthritis Victoria has a range of information and services for people with lupus. Lupus condition information available includes Living with lupus with information on aids and equipment, complementary therapies, medication, nutrition, pain management and your health care team. Contact AONT for further information.
Preventing Falls through Physical Activity
The Alberta Centre for Active Living in
Community Speakers Course
We are looking for people interested in completed our accredited Community Speakers Training Course. The course, prepared by Arthritis Tasmania, will provide you with training for the provision of a nationally accredited Arthritas01 - Deliver Health Care Information on Musculuskeletal conditions programme. AONT has access to the services of a qualified trainer to deliver this program to train Community Speakers. Once trained, you will be able to present a briefing which may be tailored specifically to a particular community group's needs eg after a brief introduction on various types of arthritis, specific information could be provided on topics such as Pain and Stress Management, Exercise and Diet etc. Telephone 8948 5232 or email info@ aont.org.au to register your interest for the next course. Refer to our calendar of events (left) for details for next course in Darwin and Alice Springs.
