MSK Kids Australia in Elsternwick, Victoria, Australia | Non-profit organisation

MSK Kids Australia

Locality: Elsternwick, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 1800 263 265

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25.01.2022 With news of two potentially successful vaccines for COVID-19 in the news this week, who should receive them first? Healthcare workers? The elderly? Kids? The team at The Conversation explains the pros and cons of kids being first in line. #mskkids #jia #juvenilearthritis #kidsgetarthritistoo http://ow.ly/IAAB50Cmmex

25.01.2022 One of our lovely MSK Kids families sent me this fun pic of her kids on their recent trip to the SEA LIFE Aquarium on the Sunshine Coast. Thanks to our friends at Merlin's Magic Wand Charity for making this possible. For those living in Sydney, I still have a few free tickets available. Just drop me an email to [email protected]

24.01.2022 Our little page now has 247 followers! Let's see if we can get to 250 this week. If you like our page, please make sure you officially "Like" us by clicking on the button at the top of our page (not just the like button on a post). The more likes we have, the easier it becomes for people to find us that may need our support. Thanks!

24.01.2022 Please support our Christmas appeal and help people access our free support services. Donate at: http://ow.ly/eB7W50CidFU

23.01.2022 Our next MSK Kids parent chat group is coming up on Tuesday 17th November at 7pm. Get together with other parents who "get it" and share tips and support one another as we live through this journey of parenting a child with JIA or another musculoskeletal condition. We'll be catching up on Zoom so just email me at [email protected] and I'll send you the link. Look forward to seeing you there!

23.01.2022 It's International Day of People with Disability. Check out this website for some fab stories of people living their lives and doing great things, despite their disability. https://www.idpwd.com.au/

21.01.2022 Dust off your runners and get ready to join us for Walk in July for MSK! Register in June to go into the draw to win a Peninsula Hot Springs 'Dine & Bathe for Two' valued at $270! https://walkinjulyformsk.gofundraise.com.au

21.01.2022 Some simple tips to help even the fussiest eater get to love their veggies! http://ow.ly/wIHO50C4DIN

20.01.2022 Carol Bennett, CEO of Painaustralia talks about the importance of timely and effective support services for children living with pain. #mskkids #chronicpain #juvenilearthritis #jia #kidsgetarthritistoo

19.01.2022 Argh! Thinking about what to cook for dinner each night can be a real drain. Let alone lunchboxes and snacks! Do they really need feeding every day?! Get the kids involved with these fun, simple and healthy recipes from Taste.com.au https://www.taste.com.au/r/collections/kids-healthy-recipes

19.01.2022 As those of us living with a chronic condition know, it's not just "a little bit of arthritis". A musculoskeletal condition can affect every aspect of your life. Our latest blog looks at strategies you can use to get you through the tough times. https://www.msk.org.au/enjoy-life/

18.01.2022 Does your child suffer from anxiety on shot day? It can be really tough on both parents and child! The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne has a great video that takes you through the process, step by step. So snuggle down with your young person, get comfy and enjoy! http://ow.ly/NPAV50ELtJ0

15.01.2022 Musculoskeletal Australia - MSK would like to send our warmest congrats to Prof Flavia Cicuttini for her well deserved AM over the weekend. We are appreciative of Flavia’s extensive research and great support for people with musculoskeletal conditions and our organisation over many years. Australian Rheumatology Association

14.01.2022 Our raffle winners have been announced! Find out if you were one of hundreds of winners here. Thanks for supporting Musculoskeletal Australia! https://playforpurpose.com.au/musculoskeletal-aust/winners

12.01.2022 I'm sure we've all been here! Those unwanted and unhelpful comments people make to us, or our kids, about living with JIA or another musculoskeletal condition. Cat from the blog, "That Girl with Arthritis", shares her tips with humour and grace. https://www.thatgirlwitharthritis.co.uk/things-not-to-say-t

11.01.2022 Check out Cat and her blog "That Girl With Arthritis". Cat was diagnosed with JIA at age 14 but hasn't let it stop her becoming a mum and a doctor, running marathons and climbing Mt Kiliminjaro! Now I just feel lazy!! #mskkids #jia #juvenilearthritis #kidsgetarthritistoo https://www.thatgirlwitharthritis.co.uk/contact

09.01.2022 Following on from yesterday's post, The Comfort Ability also has some excellent resources for teens! #mskkids #pain #chronicpain https://www.thecomfortability.com/pages/for-teens

09.01.2022 It's Do Good December, and we could all do with some good in our lives considering what a year 2020 has been! The team at Action for Happiness have another great calendar for you to print out and pop on your fridge this month. #actionforhappiness #mskkids #juvenilearthritis #kidsgetarthritistoo #chronicpain #pain #lupus #scleroderma http://ow.ly/YfZA50CyKzc

09.01.2022 You can make your secure donation today - msk.org.au/donate-now or call us on 03 8531 8011.

09.01.2022 The Comfort Ability is a great website for young people living with chronic pain. Check it out for resources including videos, personal stories and guided exercises to help with pain. They also run their program through the Women's and Children's Hospital in Adelaide! #mskkids #chronicpain #amps #jia #lupus #juvenilearthritis #scleroderma #kidsgetarthritistoo #pain https://www.thecomfortability.com/pages/about-us

08.01.2022 For our SJIA families. Thanks for posting, Zoe's Angels!

06.01.2022 Kids living with a chronic illness need to learn to manage their health from an early age. Part of this involves making decisions about their care and choices. Do I go to that sleepover I want to go to or do I come home earlier knowing I have an exam the next day? The importance of letting kids make their own decisions at every age is investigated in this great article from Child Mind Institute. https://childmind.org/article/helping-kids-make-decisions/

06.01.2022 LAST CHANCE! Today only it's your chance to win a BONUS $250 JB HiFi voucher in support of Musculoskeletal Australia. You’ll also go into the draw to win a first prize worth $250k and hundreds of other amazing prizes. Don’t miss out! Get your tickets at https://playforpurpose.com.au/musculoskeletal-aust Winners will be announced tomorrow.

05.01.2022 A recent study by researchers at the Medical University of Lublin, Poland, has shown an increase in JIA disease activity and poorer response to treatment by those who've had Epstein-Barr virus, also known as glandular fever or "kissing disease". #mskkids #jia #juvenilearthritis #kidsgetarthritistoo https://juvenilearthritisnews.com//epstein-barr-increases/

03.01.2022 TODAY ONLY!! You could win a BONUS $250 JB HiFi voucher today in support of Musculoskeletal Australia. You’ll also go into the draw to win a first prize worth $250k and hundreds of other amazing prizes. Get your ticket today at https://playforpurpose.com.au/musculoskeletal-aust Winners will be announced tomorrow.

03.01.2022 As a parent, seeing your child in pain and feeling there's nothing you can do, is awful. The team at The Comfort Ability have some resources that may help. They've got how-to videos and a webinar as well as coping stories and expert advice. https://www.thecomfortability.com/pages/for-parents

03.01.2022 Our next free webinar is coming up soon! Although this one is not specifically for kids, you'll want to tune in if your child lives with lupus. Associate Prof Alberta Hoi, rheumatologist and leading lupus expert, will discuss the diagnosis and management of lupus. Join us at 7pm on Nov 25. Book your spot now! https://www.msk.org.au/events/lupus/

01.01.2022 Great for any of our kids living with chronic pain...thanks to the team at The Comfort Ability for sharing this.

01.01.2022 Pain, rockets and finding a balance. Check out the latest blog from the team at The Comfort Ability. #mskkids #chronicpain #pain #jia #juvenilearthritis #kidsgetarthritistoo #lupus #scleroderma #fibro http://ow.ly/OzHi50Cu1sC

01.01.2022 Beth's symptoms began as chest pain whilst in primary school. It was only last year, at age 25, that she was finally diagnosed with spondyloarthritis. With thanks to the team at Versus Arthritis, you can read Beth's story here http://ow.ly/FAK050EKu7e

01.01.2022 Living with lupus is tough at any age but to be diagnosed on your 9th birthday is beyond the pale! Melissa shares her story of growing up with lupus and type 1 diabetes and what inspired her to give back by becoming an OT and helping others. Thanks to Melissa and Versus Arthritis for sharing this story. http://ow.ly/dWQM50C4DoY