Messages to Prime Minister Albanese from some kids with arthritis
When we recently had afternoon tea with the Prime Minister at the lodge in Canberra, we presented him with messages from some kids and young people with arthritis. They provided insights into living with these diseases, and they shared their thoughts on
What it’s like to have arthritis and What they would do for juvenile arthritis if they were Prime Minister.


JAFA sincerely thanks Prime Minister Albanese for his help in raising awareness of juvenile arthritis
On November 25, in response to a request from JAFA, the Prime Minister, Mr Anthony


Flares, Scares, Side Effects & When to Get Help
JAFA’s 8th Online Symposium addressed the all-important topic of ensuring optimal and timely medical and home management of acute episodes and intercurrent illness that may arise unexpectedly in children with juvenile arthritis.


JAFA is delighted to announce it has secured funding for a Cost of Illness Study into juvenile arthritis.
Thank you to Australian investment company Five V Capital and Adrian and Charlotte MacKenzie who


New Parliamentary Committee on Health Aged Care and Sport Announced
This is the new iteration of the influential House of Representatives Committee that conducted the


Accessing Benefits for children with juvenile arthritis – The NDIS and Beyond
JAFA’s latest symposium explores the complex maze of benefits that are potentially available to help meet the increased need for social and health related services in families who have a child with juvenile arthritis with serious physical or other challenges.


PBS makes scripts for juvenile arthritis easier
In a move warmly welcomed by parents and paediatric rheumatologists alike, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme


$21.6 Million in Research Grants for Juvenile Arthritis and Childhood Musculoskeletal Conditions
JAFA welcomes the Health Minister’s April 27, 2022 announcement of the largest-ever research funding allocation


JAFA welcomes ground-breaking Parliamentary Report into Childhood Rheumatic Diseases
This ground-breaking Inquiry was instigated by JAFA and conducted by the House of Representatives Standing