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 Parliamentary Inquiry into Childhood Rheumatic Diseases which tabled its recommendations
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
Minding Mental Health in children with juvenile arthritis
This JAFA online symposium shines a light on the link between chronic childhood conditions and mental ill health. Expert speakers outline what is known about the nature and extent of the problem and focus on emerging approaches for reducing the impact of these diseases
on the child and family.
Chair Victoria Allen to retire and Emily Sheridan to join the JAFA board
Victoria Allen, the inaugural Chair of Juvenile Arthritis Foundation Australia (JAFA) will retire from the
Landmark Hearings: Parliamentary Inquiry into Childhood Rheumatic Diseases
March 8, 2022 saw an historic landmark for Juvenile Arthritis /childhood rheumatic diseases (JA/CRDs) in
$20 million investment in research to drive better health
Since it’s inception JAFA with many parents, grandparents and friends, have actively been advocating the
KidsConnect
JAFA has long been concerned about the social isolation experiences by children with JA that