Arthritis NZ - Mateponapona Aotearoa

Phone: 0800 663 463

Email info@arthritis.org.nz

Website: www.arthritis.org.nz

Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm (except public holidays)

Rheumatologists

You can find a rheumatologist at the New Zealand Rheumatology Association.

Physiotherapists

You can find a physiotherapist near you via Physiotherapy New Zealand's website.

Clinical Exercise Physiologist

You can find an exercise physiologist via the Clinical Exercise Physiology NZ website.

Psychologist

To find a psychologist, visit the New Zealand Psychological Society website.

Occupational Therapist

You can find an occupational therapist via the Occupation Therapy Board of New Zealand website.

Podiatrist

You can find a podiatrist via the Podiatry New Zealand website.

Dietitian

You can find a dietitian via the Dietitians New Zealand website.

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Find an orthopaedic surgeon via the New Zealand Orthopaedic Association website.

Acupuncture

If you do try acupuncture, it is important to look for a qualified practitioner. Acupuncture New Zealand can help you find an accredited acupuncture practitioner or ask your doctor to recommend a certified provider.

Mental Health-Related Websites

Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand: www.mentalhealth.org.nz. 

For more information on depression and treatments visit depression.org.nz 

Counselling Service: Free phone 1737 or text-24 hours-7 days a week

The CALM (Computer Assisted Learning for the Mind) website was developed by research staff at the University of Auckland: More details are available at www.calm.auckland.ac.nz. 

Healthify He Puna Waiora (formerly Health Navigator) is a website that provides New Zealanders with free and reliable health information and resources. Visit https://healthify.nz to find out more. 

The New Zealand Pain Society's website offers a Pain Resource called Navigating Pain: Finding the right path for your pain management journey.

The Pain Toolkit by Pete Moore offers a unique and tailored set of twelve tools or strategies to help and aid in pain self-management, plus a suite of tailored resources for both healthcare professionals and people living with persistent pain. For more information visit the www.paintoolkit.org website. 

Arthritis Australia

Website: www.arthritisaustralia.com.au

USA: Arthritis Foundation

Everything to do with arthritis seems to be covered on this comprehensive site from the American not-for-profit organisation:

Website: www.arthritis.org

UK: Arthritis Care

The UK charity and voluntary organisation that provides information and support for people with all types of arthritis:

Website: www.arthritiscare.org.uk

UK: Versus Arthritis

UK charity that provides information and support for people with all types of arthritis:

Website: www.versusarthritis.org

Canada: Arthritis Society

The Arthritis Society is Canada’s only not-for-profit organisation devoted solely to funding and promoting arthritis research, programs and patient care:

Website: www.arthritis.ca

Arthritis Ireland

Ireland's only organisation working to provide information and support for people with arthritis.

Website: www.arthritisireland.ie