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Why volunteer? To make the lives of people with Arthritis better
Peg and Jack are Arthritis New Zealand Board Members, both has arthritis, and both understand the importance of the organisation. Read their stories.
Volunteering to see that newly diagnosed people get more support
Valerie Milne has been key in advising Arthritis New Zealand to develop and input a peer support programme for the newly diagnosed.
Volunteering to connect and help children and teens with arthritis
Volunteering and working with children and teens with arthritis is a special kind of volunteering role as it helps the youngsters understand and connect.
Volunteer to gain valuable work experience
Our Fundraising Database Administrator* started off as a volunteer for Arthritis New Zealand, soon after having ...
IT company that helped reduce costs
Simon and David noticed a need for lower IT costs in the non-profit sector in New Zealand after they formed GoCloud 4 years ago with the mission to provide great IT services.
Digital superstar volunteers
Meet Tessa, Hannah and Laura, the volunteers that help engage with our digital communities.
In Hannah's words, ...
Why do our volunteers volunteer?
Regional Arthritis Support Groups have been active since we had regional offices all over New Zealand. Local support groups are wonderful, supportive places to meet others with Arthritis in your local community.
Volunteering – an essential part of fulfilling cultural responsibility
For many Māori, mahi aroha is carried out for the benefit of whanau and iwi, it is often seen as an essential part of fulfilling their cultural responsibility to the wider collective.
How to manage a flare-up caused by arthritis
From time to time you may experience a flare-up when symptoms worsen. A flare-up can include an increase in pain, swelling, stiffness and reduced mobility.
Staying connected is essential to your well-being
The pandemic proved that staying connected online is an essential part of the future as it helps support our mental well-being.
Gout arthritis medication update – from Pharmac
This is an important announcement from Pharmac regarding gout arthritis medication. Benzbromarone is no longer available. Please contact your doctor.
Do you have trouble sleeping with arthritis?
Moe raruraru?Here are some tips for getting a good night's sleep:
1. Tips for a Good Night's SleepCheck ...
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