Arthritis Tasmania (incorporating Osteoporosis Tasmania) provides a range of information and community support services aimed at reducing the effects of arthritis, osteoporosis and related conditions. As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Arthritis Tasmania also provides nationall accredited training programs aimed at both volunteer peer educators and health professionals.
Information Services Programs
- Telephone Information Service
- Arthritis & Osteoporosis Information Sheets (printed, electronic and in several languages)
- Community Information Sessions (offered in all Tasmanian communities on various types of arthritis and treatment options.)
- Community Speakers Program (provision of speakers to service clubs and community organisations.)
- Joint Connection Program (information for people facing joint replacement surgery)
Community Programs
- Warm Water Exercise Sessions
- Tai Chi for Arthritis Sessions
- Chronic Disease Self Management Sessions
- Chair Based Exercise Sessions
- Support Tasmanian children with arthritis to attend national camps
Education and Training Programs
- Tai Chi for Arthritis Leader Training
- Chronic Disease Self Management Program Leader Training
- Warm Water Exercise Leader Training
- Stregth Training for Chronic Illness (Prescriber Course)
- Chair Based Exercise Leader Training.