Arthritis & Osteoporosis Tasmania

03/12/2025

We have partnered with Willed, an Australian-owned estate-planning platform to assist our supporters in writing their own legal Wills.
Leaving a gift to Arthritis & Osteoporosis Tasmania in your Will is a lasting legacy. By doing so you will have a significant impact on the lives of many people who turn to us for FREE information, advice and support in their time of need.
Please contact us on +613 6228 4824 or email info@arthritistas.org.au to discuss.
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02/12/2025

Thank you to the Beaconsfield Neighbourhood House and People of the Point Community Inc for warmly hosting our Project Officer Makara to deliver the first days of our Bone Basics Project last week and helping us connect with the local community.
We are grateful for your support in welcoming 33 participants and providing a space where they could learn more about osteoporosis risks and management.

01/12/2025

It's beginning to sound like Christmas. 🎄🎅 🎄
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25/11/2025

We want to sit down with you in a community conversation and hear your story. What you share will help us understand osteoarthritis in Tasmania better. It will shape our research and push for changes in the health system, so people can get the support they need to live well.

04/11/2025

Thinking About Joint Replacement Surgery?
Considering joint replacement surgery can feel overwhelming. This informative booklet is designed for anyone thinking about, or who has already decided to have, joint replacement surgery. It can help you:
➡️ Decide if surgery is right for you
➡️ Prepare questions for your doctor
➡️ Plan and get ready for surgery
➡️ Find trusted information
Grab your copy and take the first step with confidence!
Download a FREE copy herehttps://arthritistas.org.au//wp-content/uploads/2018/08/JointReplacement_Booklet_17.pdf
Alternatively, call the Arthritis InfoLine 1800 011 041 and a free copy will be posted to you.

03/11/2025

Delighted to have the Minister for Health, the Hon Bridget Archer MHA visit our Office on Friday last week to see first hand our extensive range of information and resources, and to meet some of our amazing volunteers.

Do you need information about arthritis, osteoporosis or related conditions?

Get in touch with the team at Arthritis and Osteoporosis Tasmania!

I dropped in to talk with Jackie and Frankie on Friday.

22/10/2025

We’re proud to share that Cripps has provided a $1,500 grant to support Arthritis & Osteoporosis Tasmania and their amazing Smooth Movers® Strength & Balance Program — a local initiative helping Tasmanians stay active, strong, and independent. 💪

Just like the perfect loaf, strong communities need care, time, and the right ingredients. That’s why we’re proud to invest in programs that nurture Tasmanians’ health and wellbeing — because helping our community rise is what we’re all about. 🌾

This support will help more Tasmanians access these life-changing classes designed to improve strength, balance, and confidence for those living with arthritis and osteoporosis.

Learn more about the Smooth Movers program here 👉 arthritistas.org.au/health-services/exercise-classes/strength-balance-exercise-classes/

Here’s to a stronger, healthier Tasmania — one step (and one slice) at a time.

Arthritis & Osteoporosis Tasmania

20/10/2025

October 20th is World Osteoporosis Day. Osteoporosis is often called a silent disease because you don't feel it until a bone fracture happens.

1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men will suffer a bone fracture due to osteoporosis. Shockingly, up to 90% of Australians who suffer an osteoporotic fracture are NOT investigated or treated, and are likely to suffer another fracture. Often leading to a reduced quality and length of life.

This is why SOSFA will be releasing the first edition of our National Secondary Fracture Prevention Clinical Standards on Wednesday November 5th 2025. These Standards are designed to help all the healthcare facilities that treat fractures across Australia ensure they are delivered top quality care.

Help us fight for better care across Australia by asking your local MP for support:
o A National Fragility Fracture Registry based on our National Standards.
o Increased funding for Fracture Liaison Services and primary care fracture management.
o More public awareness campaigns.

19/10/2025

Could you be at risk of a disease that makes your bones weak and fragile? Find out more at https://arthritistas.org.au/osteoporosis/ or call our InfoLine 1800 011 041 Mon-Fri 10am-4pm.

02/10/2025

Do you live not far from Dunalley and want to improve your functional fitness with a small group of like minded people? Then you are in luck - our award winning Smoother Movers Strength Training program has vacancies available. Classes are $15 and on Mondays from 10.30am - 11.30am at the Dunalley Community Hall. To join you will need to complete a short pre-exercise screening tool and this can be done on our website https://arthritistas.org.au/health-services/exercise-classes/strength-balance-exercise-classes/ or alternatively give our Office a call on 6228 4824 and we will either post or email you the information needed.

02/10/2025

Have you sought or obtained a prescription for medicinal cannabis? We want to hear from you!

CHF is running a survey to understand consumer experiences in accessing medicinal cannabis, including your thoughts on prescribing practices, side effects experienced, quality of information received and safety standards.

Your responses are completely anonymous and will help CHF advocate for better policies and practices. The insights gathered will also inform CHF’s submission to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) consultation on the safety and regulation of medicinal cannabis products.

This survey will close on Sunday, 5 October 2025 at 5 pm (AEST) and can be completed here: https://ow.ly/VJnZ50X1gOE

01/10/2025

Our award winning Smoother Movers Strength Training Program is expanding to Burnie. Starting 15 October (12-1pm on Wednesdays). We also have vacancies in our Wynyard class, Thursdays 1 – 2pm. Bookings are essential and can be done via our website https://arthritistas.org.au/health-services/exercise-classes/strength-balance-exercise-classes/ or by calling 1800 011 041.
Here's what participants have said about our programs: "I enjoy the comradery while helping my health and fitness at the same time"; "Friendly, expert trainer. Not too many people in the class. Targeted, well thought-out exercises;" and "Lots of fun as well as being beneficial for my physical and mental health." Take the first step and improve your functional fitness today.

According to best practice, people with arthritis should engage in land-based strength exercises at least twice a week. Despite common concerns that “exercise will make their arthritis worse” – with the right exercise and under appropriate supervision, Strength training is in fact known to be ...