Kids With Arthritis New Zealand is the NZ support group for children with arthritis and their families. It is a non-profit voluntary organisation which is under the umbrella of Arthritis New Zealand. It also seeks to educate these children, their families, and to raise awareness of childhood arthritis in the community with issues like, ‘What is Arthritis’, and ‘Even Kids Get Arthritis’. It looks for ways to provide support and information for these children and their families.
Kids With Arthritis New Zealand Strategic Plan 2011 – 2014 Awareness Membership Funding Unified Organisation Key Goal The scale and scope of KWANZ will be well known by all sectors of NZ society. Those affected by JIA will know the role of KWANZ and the services it provides. Membership will grow in scope and …
In 1996 Kristin Kennedy and Rhonda Butler from Auckland started a support group called ‘The Joint Connection’ with help from the former Auckland Division of Arthritis New Zealand. In 2001 the running of the group was taken over by Karen Derrick and Maureen Purdom, at which time the name was changed to ‘Kids With Arthritis’. …
The new 2012 | 2013 Entertainment Books are here, and we’re selling Books to raise funds for Kids With Arthritis. The new Entertainment Books are here! Books are packed with hundreds of up to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers for the best restaurants, cafes, hotel accommodation, attractions and activities. Still selling for only $65, you’ll …
Arthritis New Zealand Conference Wednesday 16 May 2012, Waipuna Hotel, Auckland PROGRAMME 9.00-9.05 Opening and Introductions Sandra Kirby, Chief Executive, Arthritis New Zealand 9:05 – 9:30 Hon Jo Goodhew Assoc Minister of Health, Minister of Community and Voluntary Sector 9.30-10:00 Keynote address: Rheumatology worldwide, latest research in rheumatology Assoc Prof Lisa Stamp 10:00-10.30 Arthritis New …
2 comments
Trisha Donovan says:
October 19, 2011 at 7:40 pm (UTC 12 )
Congratulations is due on the launching of the KWA site!! Thanks for all your hard work & to all involved.
Shelley Johnson says:
October 20, 2011 at 9:06 am (UTC 12 )
Good job KWA team !