Support Services

This page is here for you! It is designed so that parents can have access to the great support groups,
informational and educational services in the Newcastle/Hunter region. Whether you have just had twins or triplets
and want some advice or you are a dad that just wants to talk to other dads, you will find the service here, with a
direct link to their website or contact information.

Please remember these services are here to help and support you, so don’t be afraid use them!

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Juvenile Arthritis

The John Hunter Hospital now runs  monthy clinics for children with Juvenile Arthritis Appointments are from 10am-1pm, then 2pm-5pm. At this stage, Paediatric Rheumatologist Dr Jeffrey Chaitow (of Westmead Children's Hospital) will be the VMO. People will need a referral, and book through the Paed Outpatients clinic, on 02 4921 3750. It is bulk-billed through Medicare!

There are also camps for kids with JIA, run by Arthritis NSW Camp Twinkletoes for families of under 8s, and Camp Footloose for JIA kids 8-18 y.o.

JIA-JRA Australia online support group www.kidsgetarthritistoo.org.au

Kids get Arthritis too! social network www.juvenileidiopathicarthritis.ning.com




 
 

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