About The RHPA

The Organisation

The RHPA is a national association formed in 1983 to provide a representative body for health professionals interested in working with people with rheumatic diseases. A three member executive committee is responsible for:

Fostering an interest in rheumatology amongst health professionals within their state/territory
Promoting the RHPA and membership recruitment
Facilitating educational opportunities within each state/territory

RHPA Website: http://www.ausrhpa.com/

Affiliation with the ARA

The Australian Rheumatology Association (ARA) is affiliated with the RHPA. The ARA provides support through the ARA/RHPA Annual Scientific Meeting; administrative support to the RHPA National Executive; distributes the ARA newsletter to RHPA members that includes RHPA news from state/territory representatives.

Membership

Health care professionals working in the area of rheumatic diseases can join the RHPA in one of two categories: Full Membership and Associate Membership.

Membership Eligibility Criteria

Membership Application Form

Contact Us

President: Wendy Rowell. Email: wendy.rowell@dhhs.tas.gov.au

Secretary: Jane McDonald. Email: jane.mcdonald@email.cs.nsw.gov.au

Treasurer: Wendy Gellatley. Email: wendy.gellatley@sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au

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The ARA

Australian Rheumatology Association
145 Macquarie Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Tel: 02 9256 5458
Fax: 02 9252 3310/9256 9692
email: robynm@racp.edu.au