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| ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION |
History |
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Overview |
| ARTHRITIS INFORMATION |
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What is Arthritis? |
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Who is Affected? |
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Cost of Arthritis |
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Arthritis Facts |
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Arthritis Types |
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Arthritis Research |
| AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT |
We are very proud to announce that the Dept. of Health and Ageing have donated $10,000 to our total enabling us to reach our target of $100,000. |
| JUVENILE ARTHRITIS ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP |
If you have a child with Juvenile Arthritis you may wish to join our chat group. CLICK HERE |
| TRIKE AROUND AUSTRALIA |
Launched 23rd June 2004 by PM John Howard from New Parliament House Canberra. Completed 10th March 2006 Parramatta NSW. |
| SPECIAL THANKS |
To all of our sponsors and to everyone who helped us along the way. |
| LARGEST DONATION FROM A SHIRE COUNCIL |
Hawkesbury City Council NSW $750. Emerald Shire Council QLD $500. Melbourne City Council VIC $500. |
| HIGHEST FUNDRAISING TOWNS |
Mildura/Red Cliffs VIC $1,591.15. Melbourne VIC $1,261.35. Innisfail QLD $1,165.65. |
| TOTALS |
Final Collection Total: $107,159.85 |
Days on the Road: 566 |
Total KM travelled: 67,219 |
Number of towns visited: 408 |
NSW Total: $42,763.40 |
QLD Total: $32,560.70 |
NT Total: $1,345.15 |
WA Total: $5,479.95 |
SA Total: $4,612.80 |
VIC Total: $10,283.00 |
ACT Total: $10,089.90 |
All funds raised will go to our nominated charity:
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Arthritis has a significant economic impact - approaching $9 billion. It affects nearly 11% of the workforce. Rheumatoid arthritis in particular is recognised as one of the major health reasons for leaving work early. Arthritis is responsible for nearly 1.8 million days of reduced activity and about 213,000 days off work or school each year in Australia. The overall financial cost of arthritis in Australia is enormous-approaching $9 billion (1.4% of gross domestic product) in 2000. The direct costs of prevention and treatment are about $2.24 billion - 2000 estimate. Of that, $900 million (41%) are hospital costs. Each year, arthritis accounts for 8.5 million GP visits, 2.2 million specialist visits and 1.4 million visits to other health practitioners. Research accounts for only 0.9% of direct costs. The direct (health system) costs of arthritis are similar to those of cancer and far greater than those of diabetes or asthma. The indirect costs are estimated at triple the direct costs, $6.72 billion - including loss of earnings and lost production due to premature retirement. |
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