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.
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.
Call 02 9857 3300 or email friends@arthritisnsw.org.au to find out how you can get involved.
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.
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.
Bathurst Support Group
2nd Thursday @ 10am Monthly (ring to confirm)
Bathurst RSL, 114 Rankin St, Bathurst
Nelma: 0431 829 709
Corowa Support Group
1st Wednesday @ 1.30pm Monthly (ring to confirm)
Challenge Enterprises, 93 Guy St (cnr Redlands Rd), Corowa
Heather: 02 6033 4393
Cowra Information Service
1st Tuesday of every month (ring to confirm)
Upstairs, Calare Building, 103 Kendal St, Cowra
Christine: 0427 423 596
Dubbo Support Group
2nd Thursday @ 2pm Monthly (ring to confirm)
Macquarie Club, 313 Macquarie Street, Dubbo
Heather: 02 6887 2359
Holroyd/Merrylands Branch
4th Wednesday @ 10am monthly (ring to confirm)
Nelson Grove RV, 2 Newport Street, Pemulwuy
Meet at 10am in the coffee shop
Michelle Kirchner: 02 9631 7363
Kincumber Support Group
Last Friday @ 10am Monthly (ring to confirm)
Brentwood Village Auditorium, Scaysbrook Dr, Kincumber
Jeannette: 0418 226 891
Macarthur Support Group
1st Wednesday @ 10am Monthly (ring to confirm)
Campbelltown Library, Hurley St, Campbelltown
Charmaine: 0423 500 066
Maitland District Branch
1st Thursday @ 10am Monthly (ring to confirm)
East Maitland Bowling Club, New England Hwy, East Maitland
Joe Upton – 4966 4208 (temporary)
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
Last Tuesday @ 10am Bi-monthly (ring to confirm)
Odd months (social meetings): Pink Orchid Cafe, 16-18 Bushman St, Parkes
Even months (educational): AOG Church Hall, 7 Rees Ave, Parkes
Sandra: 02 6863 4904
Penrith Branch
2nd Wednesday @ 9.30am Monthly (ring to confirm)
CWA Rm, Cnr Tindale St & Castlereagh St, 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
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)