MSK Kids Australia - juvenile arthritis

02/11/2024

Thanks to the team at JAFA, meet a talented young skier, an artist, a cellist, a mountain biker and a singer-songwriter online on Thursday November 28 at 7pm AEDT and hear how they manage their JIA while following their dreams. And don't miss the accompanying talk by Dr Damien McKay on managing JIA and intense physical activity.

Registration is free, please register at the QR code or at: https://ecs.page.link/Rv22D

26/10/2024

Join us as we attempt to set the record for the world's largest chair-based exercise class! Presented by , be part of this unique experience on October 31st at the beautiful Rippon Lea Estate. Gates open at 9:30 AM, and the event kicks off at 10:30 AM.

Whether you participate online or in person, your presence will contribute to this remarkable achievement. October is Musculoskeletal Health Awareness Month, join us in spreading knowledge and awareness of the importance of good musculoskeletal health and for those living with the negative impacts of musculoskeletal conditions.

19/10/2024

In recognition of Musculoskeletal Health Awareness Month this October, we highlight the complexity of arthritis, which refers to over 150 different conditions. For support and resources, visit Musculoskeletal Health Australia (MHA) https://ecs.page.link/fF1LB, where you can discover self-care strategies, webinars, and information on our helpline.

Let’s come together in raising awareness and conversation around musculoskeletal conditions. 🦴

17/10/2024

Mark your calendars for October 31st! Join us for the World's Biggest Sit In, presented by a record attempt for the largest chair-based exercise class, all from the comfort of your home. Let’s sit, move, and make a difference together! Head to https://ecs.page.link/NLodu for more information on the event and to register.

16/10/2024

With 7.3 million Australians affected by musculoskeletal conditions, it is crucial to foster understanding and support within our communities. Let us stand together to help create awareness around the importance of good musculoskeletal health and the negative impacts of many musculoskeletal conditions.

Join us in activities over the month of October including chair-based exercises, consumer and health care professional webinars and our MHA Newsletter with updated information and recipes! Click the “What’s On” tab on Musculoskeletal Health Australia (MHA) https://ecs.page.link/oHC7h to register for our community webinars now!

07/10/2024

🌟 Get ready for The World's Biggest Sit-In, a record-breaking event you won't want to miss! 🌟 We're aiming to host the largest chair-based exercise class ever held, and we need YOU to help us reach our goal of 750+ participants! Whether you join us in person at the beautiful Ripponlea Estate in Elsternwick, Victoria, or online from the comfort of your home, your presence is vital.

🕥 Mark your calendars for 10:30 AM AEST on October 31, 2024! Best of all, participation is FREE! You can also choose to fundraise and make a bigger impact. The World’s Biggest Sit-In (WBSI) is more than just an event; its a movement to get people active, to change the way we think about exercise and movement, and to raise awareness and understanding of good musculoskeletal health and the invisible epidemic having real and life-long impact on millions of people across Australia - musculoskeletal disease.

Join us and make a difference! For more details, visit http://wbsi.org.au/ or call 1800 263 265. Let’s make history together! 🎉💪

02/10/2024

Interesting reading as always from our firends The Conversation Australia + NZ

There are many reasons why children may need to have a significant break from school. It can help to return gradually.

22/09/2024

This week marks the inaugural Kids in Pain Awareness Week, running from 23rd to 29th September 2024. Visit the Chronic Pain Australia website for more information on all the events happening this week.

1 in 5 kids in Australia lives with chronic pain, which limits their quality of life, their education and their future.

08/09/2024

LAST CHANCE! Someone will win the $250K First Prize Pack!

Don't miss your chance to win the $250K First Prize Pack in Raffle 24 which closes at 8pm (AEST) 12 September, 2024.

Buy your tickets here: https://ecs.page.link/5gE9A

With only days left, you could be taking home the $250K First Prize Pack which includes a $139K Land Rover Defender 110, $100K in cashable gold bullion + over $10,000 in shopping vouchers.

This incredible first prize could be yours for only $10!

Buy your tickets here: https://ecs.page.link/5gE9A

Disclaimer: Promoter is 50-50 Foundation Ltd. Permits and T&Cs at http://playforpurpose.com.au/

04/09/2024

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Camp Footloose is back and ready to bring young people with juvenile arthritis together for an unforgettable experience! From October 1-5, 2024, join us at the beautiful Milson Island Sport and Recreation Centre on the Hawkesbury River for five days of fun, friendship, and empowerment. 🏞️

Join a dedicated team of leaders committed to making Camp Footloose a haven where kids aged 9 to 18 can connect, share their experiences, and learn to manage their condition with confidence. With a mix of engaging activities and supportive discussions, your child will go home with new friends and a renewed sense of strength. 💪

📅 Save the Date: October 1-5, 2024
📍 Venue: Milson Island Sport and Recreation Centre, Hawkesbury River
💲 Price: $500 per child

To find out more about Camp Footloose, call us at 02 9857 3300. 🌈

29/08/2024

👩‍🍳Our volunteer Lynne’s quick and easy salmon parcels are the perfect way to incorporate more fish 🐟 into your diet. Salmon is packed with omega-3 fatty acids which can help improve the body’s inflammatory processes, and aid in joint protection 💪.

Get the recipe 👉https://ecs.page.link/bJ7iv

22/08/2024

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Purchase you tickets here: https://ecs.page.link/5gE9A

You could win a $1,000 JB Hi-Fi voucher in August

Not mention, the HUGE $250,000 first prize pack!

After all who doesn't want to be just like D' from Box Hill, one of our long-time AutoPlay raffle supporters who won the first prize in the last Play for Purpose raffle - taking home everything the $250K prize pack had to offer!

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Purchase you tickets here: https://ecs.page.link/5gE9A

Disclaimer: Promoter is 50-50 Foundation Ltd. Permits and T&Cs at Play For Purpose http://playforpurpose.com.au/