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JAFA Symposia Series

Hear from leading practitioners about juvenile arthritis

JAFA runs a regular educational online symposia series on Critical Issues in juvenile arthritis, to help parents, older children and young people navigate the health system and keep up with new developments in the management of juvenile arthritis.

 

Leading paediatric rheumatologists, nurses, physios and other professionals share their knowledge and expertise on advances in treatment, services, health policy and research. Each symposium features a popular 30 minute Q&A with an Expert Panel of speakers.

 

See videos of previous symposia and information about the upcoming symposia below.

Symposia Series

Understanding Autoimmune Disease: Medical Management and Practical Tips

Leading specialists, A/Prof Jane Munro from Melbourne, Dr. Jeff Chaitow from Sydney, Dr. Tim Beukelman from Adelaide, clinical Nurse Consultant, Julie Jones from Melbourne, shared their expert knowledge and insights on paediatric rheumatology. In this new video, they discuss the nature, disease process, and treatment of autoimmunity in JIA and related CRDs including medication pros and cons and practical home management of medication taking and side effects.

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Symposia Series

The Future of Paediatric Rheumatology in Australia

In JAFA’s 9th Online Symposium on The Future of Paediatric Rheumatology, Dr Ben Whitehead and Dr Pavla Walsh talk about new and emerging medications and standards of care, and what to expect in pain management in the future. They are joined by Australia’s younger generation of paediatric rheumatologists who share their thoughts on the future of treatment and care of JIA and CRDs.

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Symposia Series

Minding Mental Health in children with juvenile arthritis

This JAFA online symposium shines a light on the link between chronic childhood conditions and mental ill health. Expert speakers outline what is known about the nature and extent of the problem and focus on emerging approaches for reducing the impact of these diseases
on the child and family.

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Symposia Series

Uveitis & Pain Management

Held on the eve of World Arthritis Day, this symposium features talks by leading Australian paediatric rheumatologists, a senior ophthalmology specialist in Uveitis, and a highly experienced physiotherapist.

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