Scleroderma Australia is the national association for people with scleroderma, their families and friends. It was formed by joining together existing state organisations who shared a vision for elevating the cause of scleroderma sufferers in Australia - "together we are stronger." Scleroderma Australia is not-for-profit and funded by member states, individual and corporate donations.
Scleroderma Australia exists to:
- promote scleroderma awareness on a National basis
- disseminate information about scleroderma
- fund and coordinate scleroderma research on a National basis
- advocate for improved and ongoing support for scleroderma patients
Scleroderma Australia provides:
- Educational seminars and information for patients
- State-based support groups
- Support for scleroderma research
- Website with news and information
- Centralised message bank, 02 9990 5159 (Calls usually returned within 24 hours)
- Annual National awareness campaign
Scleroderma Australia attends national and international conferences and is networked to other international scleroderma associations.