AONT is a not-for-profit organisation partly funded by the NT Dept of Heath.
We provide support services, information and education to improve the understanding of arthritis and osteoporosis, promoting healthy lifestyles and self-management to reduce the burden of these diseases.
No referrals are needed and walk-ins are welcome.
We are affiliated with Arthritis Australia and work with them and Arthritis organisations in other states.
We also have educational resources from Healthy Bones Australia.
Latest News
Arthritis Australia —
The urgent need for better care for arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
On 21 August 2024 Arthritis Australia held an Arthritis Summit at Parliament House in Canberra. Representatives from all the states and territories attended as well as politicians, business leaders and community representatives. Almost 100 people were present including our Treasurer Ruth Garden as the NT representative.
For more details go to https://arthritisaustralia.com.au/summit2024-communique/
Millennials Face A Painful & Stiff Future: New Report Reveals Generations Hit Hardest with Arthritis
Projections released earlier this year by Arthritis Australia reveal Millennials are facing a painful and debilitating health crisis by 2040, set to become a demographic significantly impacted by arthritis within Australia’s workforce, with 1 in 6 expected to be suffering from arthritis.
To read more about this on the Arthritis Australia website click here https://arthritisaustralia.com.au/arthritis-projections-2040/
Sport: Injuries and Joint Health
Did you know that sports injuries can lead to osteoarthritis later in life. Everyone who plays sport should be aware of this and act on it. Read our brochure to find out what you can do to help prevent this happening.
Upcoming Events
Pain self-management program
to help you learn how to manage and live better with chronic pain
Next sessions:
Friday 16 May and Friday 20 June: 9.30 am to 1 pm at AONT Office, Shop 48 Rapid Creek Business Village, 48 Trower Rd
Cost: $5 for materials and refreshments, free to members
Bookings essential: Ring the office on Freecall: 1800 011 041 or (08) 8948 5232 or email on adminassist@aont.org.au
Becoming more active
An education session to learn how to make physical activity a part of your everyday life.
Next session:
18 July at AONT office, Shop 18, Rapid Creek Business Village, 48 Trower Rd
Cost: $5 for materials and refreshments, free for members
Bookings essential: Ring the office on Freecall: 1800 011 041 or (89) 8948 5232 or email to adminassist@aont.org.au
Exercise
Exercise is extremely important for both arthritis and osteoporosis sufferers.
“Oh yes, this program keeps my knees moving. The surgeon said the reason I am doing so well after my knee replacement is because I was doing these exercises and keeping fit and strong” Annie
“I had my first day at work with no pain. It has been amazing how much the exercises have helped with my ankle injury and overall strength” Julie
Exercise programs are available through organisations such as COTA (https://www.cotant.org.au/programs/fit-for-life/) and Darwin City Council Healthy Darwin (https://www.darwin.nt.gov.au/community/programs/healthy-darwin).
Check out the options below.
Moving with Arthritis
Arthritis Australia website to help you get moving (https://movingwitharthritis.org.au/)
Stronger Today
Exercise classes for 50+ run by Southern Cross Care.
Click here for more information Stronger Today
GLA:D Program –
exercises for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA)
Click here to look at the GLA:D Australia website
and click here to find a clinic where you can do GLA:D in Darwin https://gladaustralia.com.au/locations/.