Arthritis NSW - Living Well With Arthritis

It’s no secret that there is a shortage of health services in rural NSW. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, people in remote and rural areas have a significantly reduced life expectancy and poorer outcomes on leading indicators of health as a result of the scarcity of health services.

ANSW has tried to address the shortage of health services in regional areas through our Arthritis Infoline, webinars and digital information. Through the generosity of donors, funds have been used to develop a rural health education program, to be delivered at rural centres in NSW. It is hoped that these events will also help people create networks for ongoing local support.

The education sessions are co-run with local community organisations tailored to suit each individual event, all fitting the overall theme of Living Well with Arthritis. The program covers:

Arthritis management
Pain management
Exercising with arthritis
Nutrition

We are thrilled to invite you to our Rural Health Program in Broken Hill. Details of the next event are as follows:

Date: Tuesday, 15 August 2023
Venue: Broken Hill Civic Centre - 31 Chloride Street, Broken Hill, NSW & Online via Zoom
Time: Registrations from 9.30 am. Presentation: 10am – 12.30pm (refreshments provided)
Cost: Gold coin donation to help sustain the Rural Health Program and help other rural communities benefit from these seminars
Program: The focus of this program will be about building your health literacy so you can get the most out of your appointments and treatments, and take control of your arthritis! Partnering up with the Osteoarthritis Chronic Care Program (OACCP) Team’s exercise physiologist and dietitian who will also be presenting on the benefits of exercise and nutrition in the management of Arthritis. To register or learn more about our Rural Health Program in Broken Hill for Arthritis, contact our friendly team at +61 2 9857 3326 or visit our website. We’re here to answer all your questions and guide you towards a healthier, more fulfilling life.