Understanding arthritis
Arthritis is not one condition — it’s more than 100. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, supporting someone with arthritis, or looking for information for your community, you’ll find reliable, practical information here.
More than 3.9 million Australians are living with arthritis
— yet it remains one of the most misunderstood conditions in the country. Many people don’t know what type of arthritis they have, what to expect, or where to turn for help.
This section brings together everything you need to understand arthritis: what it is, how it affects different joints and conditions, and resources tailored to specific communities including children and young people, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people who prefer information in their own language. Understanding your condition is the first step to living well.
This section brings together everything you need to understand arthritis: what it is, how it affects different joints and conditions, and resources tailored to specific communities including children and young people, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people who prefer information in their own language. Understanding your condition is the first step to living well.
About arthritis
Understand what arthritis is, how it affects the body, and what you can do to manage your condition effectively.
Types of arthritis
Find condition-specific information, Australian facts and statistics, and our full resource library.
My Community
Dedicated information and resources for children and families, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people who prefer information in their own language.