Osteoporosis NSW is an activity of Arthritis NSW, committed to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. Our aim is to increase awareness and understanding amongst the general public, GPs and other health professionals.

Education Services provided by Osteoporosis NSW include:

• the provision of a toll free advice line (1800 242 141)which gives assistance and up to date information to callers.
• A variety of brochures and booklets are also available free of charge. Click here or on the picture at right for a full list of resources. These have been prepared for the specific requirements of consumers, GPs, pharmacists and other health professionals. New consumer information sheets are also available in 5 languages.
• A quarterly newsletter is distributed to our members to keep them abreast of local news and events. They also receive a national magazine, Osteoblast, 3 times per year which provides information of a more medical nature.
• Community education seminars are held on a regular basis throughout Sydney and in large rural centers. These events are always popular and well attended.
• A Health Professional program takes the form of breakfasts where expert speakers talk on their area of specialty.

Two events during the year gain particular attention. Healthy Bones Week, held in August, tends to focus on the education of school children.

World Osteoporosis Day which is 20 October in 2007 concentrates on improving the awareness of adults to bone health.

Keep an eye on our Events page for more information!

A range of books, DVDs and kits are available for purchase, click here for a list of these items.