Arthritis & Osteoporosis Tasmania

Arthritis & Osteoporosis Tasmania Arthritis & Osteoporosis Tasmania is a not-for-profit organization supporting people with arthritis

Arthritis & Osteoporosis Tasmania (AOT) Facebook™ Page Terms of Use

AOT established a Facebook™ page to enable AOT to engage with its community on topical issues relating to arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions, and to provide information about new resources and community events. Comments, links, video and images that are posted by others on the page do not necessarily represent the views of

AOT. Our intention is to provide a safe space for you to discuss the challenges associated with living with arthritis, and to seek information and support. We want everyone to be part of our community and have their voice heard. We encourage your feedback and aim to respond to your comments as soon as possible. However, as a small not for profit charity we are not able to moderate this page 24/7 and as a result some commenting functions may be turned off or comments restricted. Therefore, we ask that when you post, you keep in mind the following:

> We don’t allow defamatory, indecent, offensive, profane, discriminatory, misleading, unlawful or threatening comments.

> Personal attacks, name-calling, trolling and abuse will not be tolerated.

> Spamming, posting promotional material or posting links to third party websites is not permitted.

> We reserve the right to delete comments at our discretion and block any repeat offenders. We will remove content that is fraudulent, deceptive or misleading.

> Respect that other people in the community have had different life experiences and may have a different perspective to yours. We welcome different viewpoints.

> Our community page is a public place. Don’t post personal information that you would not be comfortable sharing with a stranger. We recommend that you don’t post any information that may identify you or anyone else, such as your address, email address or phone number. If you have a question about a product or service of ours, please get in touch via our email at info@arthritistas.org.au or telephone (03) 6228 4824.

30/04/2026

Coalition of Community Service Peaks calls on the Government to

🎉 Exciting news! 🎉The FREE Bone Basics Project is coming to Rosebery & Zeehan.👏Designed for people aged 50+, this progra...
15/04/2026

🎉 Exciting news! 🎉
The FREE Bone Basics Project is coming to Rosebery & Zeehan.👏
Designed for people aged 50+, this program offers practical tips, personalised support and the latest info to help you look after your bone health.
Places are limited – you can register online at ➡ www.arthritistas.org.au; or call us 6228 4824; or drop into the Neighbourhood Houses for local registration.

We currently have vacancies in our Tuesday morning Glenorchy classes. If you have joint pain, strengthening the muscles ...
07/04/2026

We currently have vacancies in our Tuesday morning Glenorchy classes. If you have joint pain, strengthening the muscles around the joints can help manage the pain from arthritis. Maintaining strength will help prevent falls and allow you to do the things you love for longer.
More information in the flyer below, you can register your interest by filling in the pre-exercise screen on our website; https://arthritistas.org.au/exercise-pre-screen/

Watch out for this Tai Chi for Arthritis & Falls Prevention Instructor Training with Master Trainer, Rani Hughes, Tai Ch...
01/04/2026

Watch out for this Tai Chi for Arthritis & Falls Prevention Instructor Training with Master Trainer, Rani Hughes, Tai Chi for Health, to be held at Don (near Devonport) in Tasmania later this month.
This is an evidence-based program for clinical and community settings. Gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to safely deliver the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention (TCAFP) program. Developed by Dr Paul Lam with medical specialists and tai chi experts, and supported by over 30 medical studies.
Date: 16-17 April 2026
Cost: TCAFP Instructor Training Full: $430 +GST
TCAFP Instructor Update Full: $230 +GST
Venue: Don Memorial Hall.
Find out more: https://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/workshops/workshop/?workshop_id=7737 or phone Rani 0409 164 396 ranihughes@hotmail.com

01/04/2026
24/03/2026

Arthritis Australia had a great time visiting Arthritis & Osteoporosis Tasmania and catching up with President Frankie Forsyth and CEO Jackie Slyp and their team, hearing firsthand about the incredible work they do for their community.

Every day, they walk alongside Tasmanians living with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions, offering information, programs, and human connection when it’s needed most.

To the team in Tasmania: thank you for the support you provide, and your advocacy for people right across Tasmania.

23/03/2026

A welcomed announcement from Bridget Archer, Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing regarding permanent public rheumatology services for Northern Tasmania. A great result for Tasmanians living in the north and north west, providing improved access to these services. Acknowledgement that persistent advocacy, and a strong united voice can lead to positive systemic change.

Welcome visit to our Moonah centre from Arthritis Australia Board Chair, Kaylene Hubbard, and CEO, Louise Hardy, yesterd...
18/03/2026

Welcome visit to our Moonah centre from Arthritis Australia Board Chair, Kaylene Hubbard, and CEO, Louise Hardy, yesterday, meeting with Arthritis & Osteoporosis Tasmania Board Chair, Frankie Forsyth and CEO Jackie Slyp.

Do you have 30 minutes to spare to contribute to a research study on shoulder osteoarthritis? University of QLD research...
05/03/2026

Do you have 30 minutes to spare to contribute to a research study on shoulder osteoarthritis? University of QLD researchers are offering a $50 gift voucher in return for 30 minutes of your time.
Physiotherapy is a key non-surgical management of shoulder osteoarthritis (OA); however, it is currently understudied. It is unknown what attitudes, beliefs, and treatments physiotherapists provide for adults with shoulder OA, and hence, the aim of this survey is to uncover this which could help inform the development of physiotherapy-specific guidelines for shoulder OA. For more information scan the QR code on the graphic or contact d.muhammad@uq.edu.au

Thanks to everyone who attended our community information session yesterday - we estimate there were 76 people in attend...
27/02/2026

Thanks to everyone who attended our community information session yesterday - we estimate there were 76 people in attendance. Hand & Upper Limb Physiotherapist Jennifer Ball provided an informative presentation, and we greatly appreciate her taking time out from her busy clinical practice to be our guest speaker.

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