Schools resource for patients now available
JAFA has developed a new 4 minute video resource to support primary school teachers understand the impact of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) and childhood rheumatic diseases (CRDs) on students’ learning and participation in the classroom and playground. The video describes common symptoms such as pain, fatigue, joint stiffness and provides guidance for supporting students with […]
Australia’s First National JIA HealthPathway Released
JAFA is delighted to announce the release of Australia’s first National Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) HealthPathway, developed by Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network and launched in May 2026. As you would be aware, HealthPathways is an online clinical guidance and referral platform used by GPs and primary healthcare clinicians to support localised, evidence based decision making […]
JIA Research Wins 2026 Christina Boros Award
Congratulations to Diana Bond and the research team from the University of Sydney, winners of the 2026 Christina Boros Paediatric Research Award presented at this year’s annual Australian Rheumatology Conference. The Christina Boros Award recognises excellence in research relating to Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) and childhood rheumatic diseases (CRDs). This award-winning study is investigating what […]
JAFA Launches Juvenile Arthritis Community Awareness Campaign
In another ‘first’, JAFA is delighted to announce its new Community Awareness Campaign for juvenile arthritis. Launched this week with a public message here showing on TV screens in GP waiting rooms across Australia, this community focussed campaign complements JAFA’s ongoing program to support GPs and other health professionals to recognise and refer juvenile arthritis early. We thank the Australian […]