The Cause
Conditions like arthritis, osteoporosis, and back pain are just three of over 150 different musculoskeletal conditions negatively impacting the quality of life of more than 7 million Australians.
More than just about fundraising!
By participating in the World’s Biggest Sit In, you will be directly supporting the development of innovative, free resources for people living with these conditions, their caregivers, families and communities, as well as enable Musculoskeletal Health Australia to deliver crucial musculoskeletal health awareness and prevention programs.
Your contribution will significantly enhance the lives of those negatively impacted by these conditions, and help everyone to lead more active, fulfilling lives.
AND, importantly, on top of all that, it will be great for YOUR musculoskeletal health!
Here’s how your support will make a difference.
You’ll be helping Musculoskeletal Health Australia to provide:
- Self-Care Plans: Comprehensive guides designed to help individuals understand, manage, and live well with musculoskeletal conditions.
- Pain Guide: Fresh ideas and practical tips for managing pain and exploring new approaches to daily activities.
- Help Line: Access to healthcare professionals who provide expert information on managing musculoskeletal health and conditions.
- Community Webinars: Expert-led sessions offering valuable insights, practical strategies, and current knowledge to effectively manage musculoskeletal conditions.
- Information Resources: Clear, evidence-based information on musculoskeletal conditions, lifestyle adjustments, and strategies for living well.
- Consumer Advocacy: Tools and guides to help individuals navigate the healthcare system and advocate for their own health needs.
Your support is vital, we hope you’ll join us!
Learn more about us
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (MHA) has been supporting people with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions for over 50 years.
MHA was founded in 1968, when Dr Leslie Koadlow, a passionate rheumatologist decided more needed to be done to support people living with these conditions. Newly diagnosed patients kept coming to his clinic totally overwhelmed, isolated and confused about what their diagnosis meant and how they could live well.
A firm believer in the benefit of ‘real people helping real people’, he set up what is today known as Musculoskeletal Health Australia with his secretary Alice Petty and patient Mollie Riches. MHA became a place for people living with musculoskeletal conditions to get informed and get supported.
Fifty years later we’re still helping people with information and support. We’re here to help you!
