Introducing JAFA’s new Consumer Hub
Access to reliable information and practical support can make a real difference for families navigating juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). JAFA’s new Consumer Hub has been developed to help children and young people living with JIA, their families and carers better understand the condition and navigate their care journey.
JAFA Celebrates World Arthritis Day at Parliament House
On the 12th of October, JAFA brought together 80 guests at Parliament House in Canberra to mark World Arthritis Day and raise awareness of the fact that arthritis affects children and young people too. The event brought together Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, senators and members of […]
New JIA educational tool distributed nationally
JAFA is pleased to announce the national distribution of the new desktop JACKIE (Juvenile Arthritis Carry-able Kit for Information and Education) resource to paediatric rheumatology services across Australia. JACKIE is an interactive educational tool and board game designed to support conversations with children and families about Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). Co-designed with paediatric rheumatology nurses, […]
JAFA Consumer Conference 2026 Registrations Now Open
Registrations are now open for the Juvenile Arthritis Foundation Australia (JAFA) third national Consumer Conference on Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) and related childhood rheumatic diseases (CRDs).Please let your JIA/CRD patients know about the Conference which will be held: 12:30pm-5:00pm Saturday 22 August 2026The Larwill Studio, Parkville, Melbourne, adjacent to the Royal Children’s Hospital. Designed for […]