Arthritis ACT run a Rheumatoid Arthritis & Sjogren's Syndrome Interest Group which meets monthly. The Group provides support and covers health information on rheumatoid arthritis and Sjogren's syndrome.

Please visit the website or contact Arthritis ACT on (02) 6251 2055 and info [at] arthritisact.org.au for more information.

The Arthritis ACT Dietetic Clinic assists both members and non-members of the foundation with dietetics and nutrition advice.

The Dietitian can assist with:

• Evidence based nutrition education
• Achieving a healthy balanced diet
• Defining and working towards personal nutrition goals
• Advice on healthy cooking
• Diet based chronic disease management

Please visit the website or contact Arthritis ACT on 1800 011 041 and info [at] arthritisact.org.au for more information.

Neurospace specialises in helping people with movement problems due to damage to the nervous and/or sensory systems. This includes movement problems due to stroke, traumatic brain injury, dizziness or vestibular problems, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, recovery from neurosurgery, peripheral neuropathies, muscular dystrophies, Cerebral Palsy, spinal cord injury, motor neurone disease, falls and unsteadiness. they also have a special interest in treating older people, children and training carers. Their therapy is particularly targeted at treating long-standing and difficult problems.

Neurospace offer the following services:

• Neurological rehabilitation
• Physiotherapy
• Exercise physiology
• Massage therapy
• Shared sessions
• Laser therapy
• Hydrotherapy

They also offer home visits.

Please visit the website or contact Neurospace (02) 6162 0450 and info [at] neurospace.com.au for more information.

Arthritis ACT run a monthly Arthritis Support Group in Phillip for those living with arthritis to share information and encouragement in living effectively with a chronic condition. 

Please visit the website or contact Arthritis ACT on 1800 011 041 and info [at] arthritisact.org.au for more information.

Rosella Occupational Therapy are experienced in providing services to older people; people with dementia, chronic disease (heart, lung, circulation issues), neurological conditions and orthopaedic conditions (e.g. after hip replacement, broken bone); and people with severe mental health conditions. They are a home visiting service for the ACT and local NSW areas and work closely with community services and local equipment supply and building businesses.

Rosella Occupational Therapy services include:

• Designing home modifications e.g. rails, ramps, bathroom access
• Prescribing assistive equipment and aids e.g. walkers, kitchen tools, hospital beds
• Recommending ways to reduce fall risks
• Devising safer or easier ways to do things e.g. cooking, gardening, dressing
• Producing living skills development programs
• Providing advice about on support needs
• Referrals to other services as required

Please visit the website or contact Rosella Occupational Therapy on 0457 206 492 and info [at] rosellaot.com.au for more information.

Ascent Physiotherapy offer a range of services for the treatment of various chronic health conditions, including back pain and sciatica, neck pain and headaches, postural problems, arthritis and movement disorders, osteoporosis, post-surgery rehabilitation. They also provide balance and falls prevention services.

Ascent Physiotherapy offer the following services:

• Specialised sports and manual physiotherapy
• Injury rehabilitation and prevention
• Lifestyle management and health optimisation
• Personalised exercise and gym programs
• Physiotherapist supervised individual sessions and classes
• Clinical Pilates studio
• Musculoskeletal acupuncture and Dry Needling
• Whole Body Vibration therapy (HyperVibe®)

Please visit the website or contact Ascent Physiotherapy on (02) 6262 9442 for more information.

Higher Function Physiotherapy offer clinical exercise classes, a fitness class specifically designed to target musculoskeletal problems and an exercise class influenced by Pilates and physiotherapy. The classes are run in small groups and include Matwork, Reformer and semi-private group classes. A full musculoskeletal assessment with a physiotherapist or exercise physiologist is required prior to starting clinical therapy classes.

Higher Function Physiotherapy clinical exercise therapy safely improves:

• Function
• Pain
• Stability
• Balance
• Strength
• Posture
• Flexibility

Please visit the website or contact Higher Function Physiotherapy on (02) 6262 9664 and reception [at] higherfunction.com.au for more information.