World Arthritis Day 12 October 2018

Today marks World Arthritis Day. About 4 million Australians live with 1 or more types of arthritis.

Did you know that there are over 100 different types of arthritis? Its not just something that Nana has. Arthritis is indiscriminate, it can effect anybody at any age, young or old. Most forms of arthritis are thought to be auto-immune conditions, where the body’s immune system attacks its own joint tissues.

The cost to the Australian economy and health care systems are huge, in 2015 arthritis cost the health care system 5.5 billion. This figure is projected to jump to 7.6 billion by 2030.

To learn some more fast facts about arthritis, see the graphic below from Arthritis Australia.

Source: Arthritis Australia

Karista and Wise Employment working together

This week, Wise Employment launched a new video featuring Susy Dixon and Danielle Bodinnar of Karista. The video shows Susy discussing the challenges of living with Rheumatoid Arthritis and how Wise Employment helped to get Susy back into the workforce and working for Karista after taking time off to manage her health.

WISE Employment is a leading Australian not-for-profit employment services provider, offering free employment and recruitment services under the Australian Government’s Disability Employment Services (DES) and jobactive programs.

Wise Employment are now on the Karista website and are ready to help you too.

To view the video, please follow this link

Danielle Bodinnar and Susy Dixon