World Arthritis Day on October 12 is a chance to shine a spotlight on why kids with arthritis deserve better.

JAFA’s IMPACT Study revealed some of the reasons:

It takes an average of 10 months to diagnose a child with arthritis. We want this reduced to 10 weeks by 2030 and we are joined by over 20 health professional organisations and peak bodies who have signed up to the Consensus Statement.
85% of children have pain every single day. We are asking for a fairer future for kids with arthritis, and a life without pain every day.
The average child with arthritis misses 12% of their school days in a year, that’s in addition to the average days missed. We want this to be the same as any other child.
The total annual cost of juvenile arthritis is about $28,000 per year.

Contacting your local media

JAFA’s Media Tips 101 is a guide to help families confidently connect with local media to raise awareness of juvenile arthritis.

It includes practical tips for finding the right journalist, crafting your message and sharing your story clearly and safely.

Complimenting the media tips guide is an FAQ’s sheet which can be included when contacting media. It gives a snapshot about JA and JAFA.

Thank you if you have already registered – you’re already making a difference!

The registry provides vital baseline data never before gathered in Australia – so much has already been learned!

You can find out more about the registry and register today below.

You can help JAFA’s national health professional awareness campaign to help Reduce the currently unacceptable delays in the diagnosis of JIA.

Pass a postcard on to family, friends and colleagues, asking them to give one to their GP, pharmacist or physio and say, ‘did you know about this?’

You can order your postcards by emailing: