Important support from peak bodies & health groups backing our campaign to reduce delays in diagnosing children with juvenile arthritis. Thanks to all who’ve signed our consensus statement including @PharmGuildAus @RACGP @MedicinesAus @PSA_National jafa.org.au
JAFA is Juvenile Arthritis Foundation Australia. Juvenile arthritis is a painful auto-immune condition affecting over 6.000 kids & young people in Australia.
Joined March 2020
- Children living with painful juvenile arthritis will benefit from a NSW gov’t budget investment of a record $6.9m in more specialist paediatric services. Thanks to @RyanPark_Keira for addressing this need and 2GB’s Chris O'Keefe for great support bit.ly/4b2vn4F
- Why Laura burst into tears every time her own mum hugged her
- Sincere thanks @Mark_Butler_MP & Dr Mike Freelander MP for announcing the first major federal gov’t investment in a national program to shorten delays in diagnosing juvenile arthritis. It’s vital to intervene early to prevent children from developing disabilities.
- Warmest congratulations on your engagement @AlboMP and Jodie Haydon from everyone in the JAFA Community. We enjoyed spending time with you at The Lodge in 2022 and wish you happiness in the years ahead.

