There are a number of Arthritis NSW support groups operating across NSW. These are comprised of members who join together to support each other and to gain knowledge and understanding about managing their condition. Our support groups are the local face of Arthritis NSW in their communities. They work tirelessly to promote awareness and educate the community about arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. They are vital to our fundraising activities, too.
Most groups get together monthly and discuss various topics related to arthritis and other musculosketal conditions. Most importantly these groups offer support and build friendships.
Following is a list of our current support groups. If there is not one in your area and you would like to start one, please give us a call on 02 9857 3300 or email friends@arthritisnsw.org.au to find out how you can get involved.
Online Facebook Support Groups
Juvenile Arthritis Parents Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1671853906377379/
(Private group – must request to become a member)
Adult Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1032250450139805/about/
(Private group – must request to become a member)
Bathurst Support Group
2nd Thursday @ 10am Monthly (ring to confirm)
Bathurst RSL, 114 Rankin St, Bathurst
Nelma: 0431 829 709
Cowra Support Group
1st Tuesday of every month (ring to confirm)
Upstairs, Calare Building, 103 Kendal St, Cowra
Christine: 0427 423 596
Dubbo Support Group
2nd Thursday @ 11am Monthly (ring to confirm)
Western Star Hotel, Erskine Street, Dubbo
Heather: 02 6887 2359
Holroyd/Merrylands Support Group
4th Wednesday @ 10am monthly (ring to confirm)
Club Merrylands Bowling, Newman Street, Merrylands
Sharon: 0412 526 704
Kincumber Support Group
Last Friday @ 10am Monthly (ring to confirm)
Brentwood Village Auditorium, Scaysbrook Dr, Kincumber
Jeannette: 0418 226 891
Long Jetty Support Group
1st Thursday @ 10.15am Monthly
Coffee Club – The Diggers Club, 315 The Entrance Rd, The Entrance
Robyn: 0451 062 914
Macarthur Support Group
1st Wednesday @ 10am Monthly (ring to confirm)
Campbelltown Catholic Club, 20-22 Camden Rd, Campbelltown
Charmaine: 0423 500 066
Maitland Support Group
Please contact Arthritis NSW if you are interested in becoming a Convenor of the Maitland Support Group and setting up regular meetings: 02 9857 3300
Newcastle Support Group
3rd Monday @ 11am Monthly (ring to confirm)
Mayfield Ex-Services Club, 58 Hanbury St, Mayfield NSW 2304
Judy: 02 4088 3146
Nowra Support Group
Zest Café, Shop 2, Holt Centre, 29 Kinghorne Street, Nowra (ring for details)
Gary : 02 4423 3633
Parkes Support Group
Please contact Arthritis NSW if you are interested in becoming a Convenor of the Parkes Support Group and setting up regular meetings: 02 9857 3300
Penrith Support Group
2nd Wednesday @ 9.30am Monthly (ring to confirm)
Penrith RSL, 8 Tindale Street Penrith
Jan: 02 4722 5940
Ryde Support Group
4th Thursday each month @ 1pm (ring to confirm)
Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club, Ryedale Rd, West Ryde
Mary: 0402 257 568
Wagga Wagga Support Group
Rules Club, Cnr Fernleigh & Glenfield Roads, Glenfield Park
Lorraine: 02 6926 3203
Warilla/Shellharbour Branch
3rd Thursday @ 1.30pm Monthly (ring to confirm)
Warilla Bowling Club, Jason Ave, Barrack Heights
Sheila: 02 4296 1340
Woy Woy Support Group
3rd Tuesday @ 10.30am Monthly (ring to confirm)
Ettalong Bowling Club, 103 Springwood Street, Ettalong
Heather: 0423 017 450