Relief through research  - make arthritis and MSK research a national priority

Relief through research  - make arthritis and MSK research a national priority

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For years, arthritis and musculoskeletal research has been severely underfunded compared to other major disease groups. For every Australian living with arthritis and MSK, the government spent just $6 on research through the NHMRC in 2023. This compares to $108 per person living with dementia, and $72 per person with a cardiovascular condition. 

Arthritis Australia is calling on the Commonwealth Government to invest at least $100m in an Arthritis and MSK Research Mission, to deliver on our vision of an Australia where these conditions no longer limit participation, productivity or quality of life.

By establishing a Medical Research Future Fund ...

For years, arthritis and musculoskeletal research has been severely underfunded compared to other major disease groups. For every Australian living with arthritis and MSK, the government spent just $6 on research through the NHMRC in 2023. This compares to $108 per person living with dementia, and $72 per person with a cardiovascular condition. 

Arthritis Australia is calling on the Commonwealth Government to invest at least $100m in an Arthritis and MSK Research Mission, to deliver on our vision of an Australia where these conditions no longer limit participation, productivity or quality of life.

By establishing a Medical Research Future Fund Arthritis and MSK Mission, we could transform the lives of people of all ages living with pain and disability, saving the health system billions and giving the hope of a cure for these debilitating conditions.

The Commonwealth Government is developing a National Research Strategy to guide future funding decisions. Now is the time to advocate to make funding arthritis and MSK research a priority.

We are asking our community to make your voice heard by emailing your MP or meeting your MP, asking them to advocate to the Minister for Health to fund an Arthritis and MSK MRFF Mission. 

To get involved, share your story and ask for support:

            Step 1: email your local MP/senator

            Step 2: spread the word

What can you do?

Use our tool to email your local Member of Parliament and Senators and ask for their support. You can also ask to meet with them to discuss these issues in person - for advice on meeting with your MP, see our handy meet your MP tips.

Sharing your story in your own words is a powerful way to help parliamentarians understand the personal impact of arthritis and MSK, the vital role of research, and the support that is needed.

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Support the campaign for an Arthritis and MSK Research Mission

Make your voice heard - use this handy tool to tell your MP and Senator in your own words why they should support our advocacy to the Minister for Health to fund an Arthritis and MSK Medical Research Future Fund Mission.

You can even take the next step and ask to meet with them to discuss these issues in person.

Our template email includes Arthritis Australia's proposal for a research Mission.

But be sure to include your own story, such as:

  • how arthritis and MSK affects you and your family
  • how it affects you physically, your ability to work and your finances
  • what proper funding for arthritis and MSK research and cures would mean to you

 

Compose your email

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