Documents
My JIA Booklet
My JIA is an informative booklet designed to support older children, young people, parents and carers in understanding and managing juvenile idiopathic arthritis. It provides essential information about the condition, medications and other therapies, blood tests, and managing flares, school, sport and other activities.
KidsConnect Flyer
KidsConnect is a free, fun, interactive online platform where kids can meet in a secure, digital space and play or chat via Minecraft and Discord. KidsConnect is designed for young people aged 7 to 17 years who have juvenile idiopathic arthritis or a related childhood rheumatic disease. It aims to reduce the loneliness and social isolation often associated with these diseases. KidsConnect is hosted, moderated and monitored by JAFA. The poster explains how to register.
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse resources
My JIA Booklet – Mandarin
Commissioned by JAFA, the My JIA resource is now available in Mandarin
My JIA Booklet – Arabic
Commissioned by JAFA, the My JIA resource is now available in Arabic
My JIA Booklet – Vietnamese
Commissioned by JAFA, the My JIA resource is now available in Vietnamese
My JIA Booklet – Italian
Commissioned by JAFA, the My JIA resource is now available in Italian
My JIA Booklet – Punjabi
Commissioned by JAFA, the My JIA resource is now available in Punjabi
Videos
For Primary School Teachers
A short parent-held educational video designed to help primary school teachers better understand the impact of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) and childhood rheumatic diseases (CRDs) on students’ learning, participation, and school life. Families can share this resource with teachers, learning support staff, sports teachers, and school leadership to support awareness and understanding.