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Improving the lives of people living with arthritis.


At The Arthritis Movement, we’re dedicated to driving progress and improving lives through innovative care, dynamic support, and relentless advocacy for those impacted by arthritis. 


Our Vision

Freedom from Arthritis

Our Mission

To support every person impacted by arthritis to live life to the fullest through programs, education, resources, and advocacy. We support innovation and research to find better ways to prevent, treat and ultimately cure arthritis.


View Arthritis QLD's 2023 Annual Report View Arthritis QLD's 2023 Annual Report

View Arthritis NSW's 2024 Annual Report View Arthritis NSW's 2024 Annual Report


Our Team

The Arthritis Movement is run by a team of staff who are committed to improving the lives of people living with arthritis. 

Alex Green CEO
(Monday - Friday)
agreen@arthritis.org.au
Melanie Morris Operations Manager
(Monday- Friday)
mmorris@arthritis.org.au
Jessica Neri  Health Promotion Manager
(Monday - Friday) 

jneri@arthritis.org.au

Ultan O'Dwyer  General Manager
 (Monday - Friday)

uodwyer@arthritis.org.au

Andrew Cairns  Health Innovations Manager
(Monday - Friday)

acairns@arthritis.org.au

Breanna Smith  Health Promotion Coordinator 
(Monday - Friday)
bsmith@arthritis.org.au
Alyson Blanks  Warm Water Administrator 
(Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
ablanks@arthritis.org.au
Sean Carmody  Community Health Coordinator 
(Monday - Friday)

scarmody@arthritis.org.au

Mary Zagotsis  Health Educator 
(Monday - Friday)
mzagotsis@arthritis.org.au
Laura Aitken  Policy & Advocy Officer 
(Monday - Friday)
laitken@arthritis.org.au
Emily Guenther Health Project Coordinator 
(Monday - Friday)

eguenther@arthritis.org.au

Nick Cadey Philanthropy Manager 
(Monday - Friday)

ncadey@arthritis.org.au

Lindy Sivyer  Marketing & Campaigns Coordinator 
(Monday - Wednesday)
mzagotsis@arthritis.org.au
Penny Lambert Digital Marketing Coordinator  (Monday - Thursday) 
plambert@arthritis.org.au
Priya Mathai Fundraising Coordinator  (Monday - Friday) 
pmathai@arthritis.org.au
Anabella Valbuena  Fundraising Coordinator  (Monday - Friday)
 
avalbuena@arthritis.org.au
Michelle Devoy  CFO
(Monday - Friday) 
mdevoy@arthritis.org.au
Wendy Angliss  Financial Controller
(Tuesday - Thursday)
 
wangliss@arthritis.org.au
Kylie Hessell Administration & Volunteer Coordinator
(Tuesday to Thursday)
khessell@arthritis.org.au


Our Board

The Arthritis Movement (Arthritis Queensland) is governed by a dedicated Board of Directors. Our Directors are volunteers who are chosen for their skills and experience and who receive no remuneration for their services.

Kate Templeman Chair
 
Michele Galagher Company Secretary/ Director
 
Dr Hashim Adbeen Director


 

Anne Gribbin Director/ Chair of the Fundraising Committee




Our  Patrons

Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, Governor of Queensland and Professor Graeme Nimmo RFD

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