OUR impact

July, August and September are busy months for our Finance and Fundraising teams as we undergo our audit and complete reporting and accountability for some of the larger contracts and grants.

We would like to share with you our community who support and donate to us, a snippet of our key highlights from our reporting. Without you, this would not be possible.

• 48.5% increase in cases managed by Arthritis Assist Team arrow-pointer

• 18% increase in website visits

• 18% growth in E-News subscribers

• 26% growth in YouTube channel engagement

To meet rising demand, we’ve:

-Launched a new online self-management program for people with RA (myRA)

-Continued to strengthen our partnerships at the national, regional and local level. user display pen-to-square

-Expanded our resource library of video and written content

-Run more webinars and Zoom cafes

-Comments from people who used our Arthritis Assist Service.

-4.3 star rating for our service to clients

“I have suggested to two clients that they contact you for more specific information that I was not able to answer. This is in addition to GP clinic visit.”

“It’s a great support system. Arthritis is a cruel disease and it’s hard to get support from GPs and friends and family who may not really understand how difficult and painful it can be.”

About our webinars:

“[I liked] learning tips from each other on what works as well as knowing that I’m not the only one who has sleep issues.”

About our work in the community:

“I’ve had gout for over 30 years and never understood when the doctor said, “your uric acid is high”, he (Arthritis NZ staff member) explained it so well and now I know.”

“Your ability to convey complex information about gout in a relatable and understandable manner resonated profoundly with our attendees. J and his family, in particular, were deeply moved by your explanation and shared their heartfelt gratitude for the clarity you brought to understanding uric acid and managing gout.”