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Rickety Joints - The NSWYAWA Newsletter

Rickety Joints is the fun and informative newsletter of the NSWYAWA Group. Published 3 times a year, it contains all the latest news plus feature articles, hints and tips, giggles, easy to prepare recipes and our very own "Dear Nicci". This is a complete newsletter that you can even print and read off line.

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Rickety Joints Volume 5, Issue 1, August 2007
Contents: Comments from the Committee, Treatment Updates and PBAC Decisions, Feature Article - Helping Others to Understand About Life with Arthritis: "The Need to Plan", Feature Article - A Guide to Self-Management, Meeting and Special Events Update, Hints and Tips, Giggles, Cooking Capers - Chai Tea / Smoked Salmon, Rocket, and Ricotta Linguine / Caramel Dumplings, Latest News, Points to Ponder.

Rickety Joints Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2007
Contents: Comments from the Committee, Treatment Updates and PBAC Decisions, Feature Article - PBS Co-payment and Safety Net Threshold Changes for 2007, Feature Article - Accessing Allied Health Professionals Under Medicare Plus When You Have Arthritis, Feature Article - Report from the Bone and Joint Decade Patient Meeting 2006, Meeting and Special Events Update, Hints and Tips, Giggles, Cooking Capers - Roast Vegetables with Artichokes / Smoked Salmon, Rocket, and Ricotta Linguine / Crisp Skin Seared Snapper, Spring Vegetable Butter, and Potato Champ / Dark and White chocolate Brownies with Rasperries, Latest News, Points to Ponder.

Rickety Joints Volume 4, Issue 1, April 2006
Contents: Comments from the Committee, Treatment Updates and PBAC Decisions, Feature Article - The Risks of Using Echinacea if You Have Arthritis, Feature Article - JIA: Is it a Curse or Blessing? Part 1, Feature Article - JIA: Is it a Curse or Blessing? Part 2, Meeting and Special Events Update, Hints and Tips, Giggles, Cooking Capers - Easy Chicken and Corn Soup / Thai Tuna Noodles / Golden Indian Pilaf / Easy Chocolate Mousse, Latest News, Points to Ponder.

Rickety Joints Volume 3, Issue 3, November 2005
Contents: Comments from the Committee, Treatment Updates and PBAC Decisions, Feature Article - Continuing Your Education at University or Tafe when you have Arthritis, Feature Article - A Wheelchair Friendly Limestone Cave, Meeting and Special Events Update, Giggles, Cooking Capers - Cheese, Corn and Bacon Muffins / Dijon-Tarragon Cream Chicken / Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Salad / Very Easy Peach Pie, Latest News, Points to Ponder.

Rickety Joints Volume 3, Issue 2, June 2005
Contents: Comments from the Committee, Treatment Updates and PBAC Decisions, Feature Article - Shopping Can Be Fun Again: Online Shopping Improves Access to Goods and Services, (NSW) YAWA Survey, Meeting and Special Events Update, Giggles, Cooking Capers - Potato Wedges / Chicken Pom Pom Pie / Tossed Warm Tuna Pasta, Latest News, Points to Ponder.

Rickety Joints Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2005
Contents: Comments from the Committee, Treatment Updates and PBAC Decisions, Feature Article - "The Voice of Arthritis", A social Impact Study of Arthritis in Australia 2004, Meeting and Special Events Update, Hints and Tips, Giggles, Cooking Capers - Ice-Cream Pudding / Salmon, Avocado and Dill Salad / Chilli Lime Chicken Salad, Latest News, Points to Ponder.

Rickety Joints Volume 2, Issue 2, June 2004
Contents: Comments from the Committee, Treatment Updates and PBAC Decisions, Feature Article - Making High Medical Cost Work for You (Part 1 - PBS Safety Net Scheme, Part 2 - Tax Offset for Out of Pocket Medical Expenses), Meeting and Special Events Update, Hints and Tips, Giggles, Cooking Capers - Chicken with Snow Peas and Ginger / Banana Nut Pancakes with Maple Syrup Yoghurt / Chicken and Corn Soup / Creamy Pumpkin and Ginger Soup, Latest News, Points to Ponder.

Rickety Joints Volume 2, Issue 1, March 2004
Contents: Comments from the Committee, Treatment Updates and PBAC Decisions, Feature Article - Sure-Fire Cures for Arthritis, Meeting and Special Events Update, Hints and Tips, Giggles, Cooking Capers - Carrot and Coriander Soup / Sizzling Salmon with Herbs / Three Colour Tagliatelle / Cooking Hints, Latest News, Points to Ponder.

Rickety Joints Volume 1, Issue 3, November 2003
Contents: Comments from the Committee, Special Feature - The NSWYAWA Yulefest Adventure, Special Feature - Remicade (Infliximab) Listed on the PBS for Adult Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients, Special Feature - Space Invaders: A Disabled Parking Experience, Special Feature - Changes to the NSW Mobility Parking Scheme, Meeting and Special Events Update, Giggles, Dear Nicci, Cooking Capers - Festive Ice-Cream Pudding / Easy Microwave Chocolate Fudge / Tiny Bite Sized Christmas Puddings / Traditional Fruitmince / Fruitmince (No Suet) / Muscat Fruitmince / Cooking Hints, Latest News, Points to Ponder.

Rickety Joints Volume 1, Issue 2, August 2003
Contents: Comments from the Committee, Feature - Enbrel and its Listing on the PBS, Meeting and Special Events Update, Hints and Tips - Home Made Ice / Cool Packs, Giggles, Dear Nicci, Cooking Capers - Smoked Salmon, Coconut and Dill Pasta Salad / Spinach Ricotta Lasagna / Best-Ever Choc-Chip Cookies / Cooking Hints, Latest News, Points to Ponder.

Rickety Joints Volume 1, Issue 1, June 2003
Contents: Message from Members, Feature - What is the NSWYAWA Group and how was it Formed, Meeting and Special Events Update, Hints and Tips - Rice Socks, Giggles, Cooking Capers - Easy One Pot Chicken And Rice, Latest News.


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The information provided on this site should not replace the advice and guidance of your own health-care providers. All material is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is the opinion of the authors. Please check with your doctor before making any changes to your treatment.

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