Welcome to Arthritis NSW
More than 3.85 Million Australians suffer from arthritis. Arthritis NSW supports people of all ages living with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. We provide information to people living in New South Wales who have been newly diagnosed with the disease, as well as those who have lived with it for some time.
Young or old. Male or female. In the city or the country. Arthritis can affect anyone.
Did you know?
One in five people suffer from some form of arthritis. There are over 120 different types. These conditions cause damage to the joints resulting in pain and stiffness. Arthritis affects people in different ways but there are many simple things you can do to manage your condition. Our arthritis information section gives you all the information to help you take control of your arthritis.
Did you know?
Children get arthritis too. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) can affect children from the age of 6 months to 16 years. In Australia, 1 in 1000 children have arthritis. Click here to find out more.
Did you know?
Arthritis NSW receives very little government funding and we heavily rely on the support of the public to continue running these services. Support us by donating now and make a difference.
Did you know?
More people have arthritis in Australia than cardiovascular disease, diabetes or asthma (source AIHW report).






