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The Arthritis Foundation of Tasmania Inc (formerly known as the Rheumatism and Arthritis Foundation Tasmania - RAFT) was established in 1976.
Arthritis Tasmania (which incorporates Osteoporosis Tasmania) is a not-for-profit organization reliant upon grants funding, sponsorships, bequests, donations and other types of corporate and community support. All funds raised go to support arthritis research and the provision of information and support services for people affected by arthritis, osteoporosis and related conditions, including quality training and education programs, community based healthy lifestyle and self-management programs.
 Statement of Purpose
Our Mission is to improve the quality of life for people in Tasmania by preventing and reducing the effects of arthritis, osteoporosis and related conditions, through the provision of services including education, awareness, advocacy and research.
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Our Goals
In order to achieve its mission, Arthritis Tasmania has set the following goals:
- To provide high quality, up-to-date and relevant information in a range of accessible formats to people affected by arthritis, osteoporosis and related conditions;
- To offer a range of self-management and support services designed to improve the health and quality of life for people affected by arthritis, osteoporosis and related conditions;
- To provide educational and training opportunities for GPs, health professionals and peer educators to enhance their capacity to prevent and reduce the impact of arthritis, osteoporosis and related conditions;
- To conduct effective fundraising and marketing activities to promote the role and function of Arthritis Tasmania and enhance revenue streams in order to sustain relevant, quality services to the community;
- To encourage research activity locally and contribute to national research; and
- To provide a sound management structure, responsive to the needs of its constituency.
Declaration
Of Privacy
Arthritis
Tasmania acknowledges and respects the privacy of individuals. Information
is collected for the purposes of processing membership applications or
information inquiries.
The intended
recipient of the information is Arthritis Tasmania and this information
stays with us. The provision of the information is voluntary, but if not
provided, we may be unable to process your application or inquiry. You have
a right of access to, and alteration of, personal information concerning
yourself in accordance with the Privacy Act. Please direct any enquires
you may have to our Privacy Officer on telephone (03) 62312988.
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