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Help fund the research that could change lives

Research holds the key to more effective treatments for arthritis and may one day lead to a cure. Yet arthritis and musculoskeletal research still receive only a fraction of the government funding that goes to other major chronic conditions.

By donating to research, you’re helping Australia’s leading scientists and clinicians develop new treatments, improve care, and better understand the conditions that affect millions of Australians.

What your donation supports

Arthritis Australia funds between $600k – $1 million in research grants every year as part of our National Research Program [link to this page]. We also do this with the support of the Australian Rheumatology Association Research Fund, New Zealand Rheumatology Association, the  Australian Rheumatology Association Victoria, Arthritis and Osteoporosis Western Australia, the Arthritis Movement (TAM) and donors like you. Your contribution helps us support:

Innovation Grant

The Triple A Innovation Grant is designed to back the bold ideas — the ones that are too early, too unconventional, or too ambitious to attract traditional funding.

Research Grant

The Joint Impact – Lived Experience Priority Research Grant supporting research that reflects the needs and priorities of people living with arthritis

Scholarships

Scholarships of up to $50,000 for young scientists and medical graduates undertaking studies

Fellowships

Fellowships for post-doctoral researchers and clinicians

We also support the Florence & Cope Chair of Rheumatology at the University of Sydney’s Kolling Institute, helping to build Australia’s long-term research capability. The current Florance and Cope Chair is Professor David Hunter, a rheumatologist clinician-researcher whose primary research focus is clinical and translational research in osteoarthritis. He is ranked as the leading expert in the world on osteoarthritis on expertscape.com, is the section editor for UpToDate osteoarthritis, the co-Editor in Chief for Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, and has over 700 publications in peer-reviewed journals. He leads the osteoarthritis team at the Kolling Institute who are dedicated to improving our understanding of osteoarthritis and the quality of life for those who suffer from this prevalent disabling disease

Ways to donate to research

There are three simple ways to give. Whichever you choose, please let us know your donation is for research so we can allocate it correctly.

1. Donate online

Use the donation form above which is specifically designated to research.

2. Donate by phone

Call our (02) 9518 4441 with your credit card details. Let our team know you’d like your donation to go towards research.

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3. Donate by mail

Post a cheque or money order with a note specifying your gift is for research, to:

Arthritis Australia
PO Box 550, Broadway NSW 2007

The impact of your gift

Your donation helps fund research that listens to people living with arthritis and tackles what matters most to them – better pain management, more effective treatments, and work that may one day help develop cures.
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Get in touch

If you’d like to discuss how your donation will be used, or learn more about our research program, please contact us.

Phone: (02) 9518 4441
Email: fundraising@arthritisaustralia.org.au

Frequently asked questions

Below are answers to the questions we hear most often.

If there’s anything else you’d like to know, please get in touch, we’re always happy to help.

Yes. Every donation of $2 or more to Arthritis Australia is fully tax-deductible in Australia. We’re endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR), so your gift can be claimed on your next tax return.
Yes, your tax-deductible receipt will be emailed to you within minutes of completing your donation. If it hasn’t arrived, please check your spam or junk folder before contacting us.

Donations to Arthritis Australia support: 

  • research into the treatment, management and prevention of arthritis 
  • our advocacy work as the national peak body 
  • trusted consumer information and support resources our community relies on (including our “My Arthritis” condition-specific online patient support programs).  
  • And other programs to support Australians living with arthritis and MSK. 

Absolutely. Monthly giving is one of the most powerful forms of support – It gives us the confidence to fund longer, more ambitious projects and to plan our work over multi-year horizons. To set up a monthly gift, select the “Give monthly” toggle in the donation form. You can change or cancel your monthly gift at any time.

Online, we accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal and bank transfer via our online donation forms. We also accept donations by direct bank transfer, cheque, or over the phone. Please call us on (02) 9518 4441 (Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm AEST) for these options.

Yes. An “In Memory” option is available in the donation form. Please tick the “dedicate this donation” box on the donation form and type the name of the person in the “Honouree name” field. This will also then give you an option after donating to send an online card or email to the next-of-kin to let them know you donated on their loved one’s behalf. If you’d like a personalised acknowledgement letter sent to a family member, please include their details in the notes field, or contact us at fundraising@arthritisaustralia.org.au and we’ll arrange this with care.

Yes, to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, retirement, or any other meaningful occasion. Please tick the “dedicate this donation” box on the donation form and type the name of the person in the “Honouree name” field. This will also then give you an option after donating to send an online card or email to the person to let them know you donated on their behalf.

A bequest is an extraordinarily generous way to support future generations of Australians living with arthritis. Visit out Gift in Will page to learn more.

Many Australian workplaces match employee donations to registered charities or offer pre-tax workplace giving programs. Check with your HR team and if you’d like to set up a workplace giving partnership with Arthritis Australia, we’d love to hear from you.

Yes, and thank you. Whether it’s a marathon, a morning tea, a milestone birthday, or something more creative, we’d be delighted to support your fundraising efforts through our easy to set up online fundraising platform. Visit our community fundraising page to learn more. To do a fundraiser that’s a little bit different, reach out to our team to discuss the process. Whenever fundraising on behalf of Arthritis Australia, you must seek our permission to do so. This page will take you through those steps.

Yes. Arthritis Australia is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and an endorsed Deductible Gift Recipient with the Australian Taxation Office. Our annual reports are publicly available on our website.
Yes. All donations are processed through a secure, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI)-compliant payment platform. Your card details are encrypted and never stored on our servers.

You can cancel or change your monthly gift at any time by contacting us at fundraising@arthritisaustralia.org.au or calling on (02) 9518 4441 (Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm AEST). There are no penalties and no questions asked, though we’d love to hear if there’s anything we could have done differently.

Yes. We accept international donations through our online form. Please note that tax-deductibility applies under Australian tax law, so international donors should check with their local tax authority about whether the donation is deductible in their own country.

If you encountered a payment error or didn’t receive a confirmation email, please contact us at fundraising@arthritisaustralia.org.au or call on (02) 9518 4441 (Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm AEST) and we’ll help sort it out.

We use your details only to process your donation, send your tax receipt, and (with your permission) keep you updated on our work. We never sell or rent supporter information to third parties. Our full privacy policy is available on our website.

Only if you choose to be. There’s a clear opt-in checkbox on the donation form. If you tick it, we’ll send you occasional updates about the impact of your support. You can unsubscribe at any time through our preference centre

Email us at fundraising@arthritisaustralia.org.au or call on (02) 9518 4441 (Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm AEST) and we’ll update your record straight away. You can also do this through our preference centre or your online donation portal at  https://arthritisaustralia.givevirtuous.org

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