Hobart, TAS

A better future for Osteoarthritis in Tasmania

Australia/Hobart (GMT+11)
until 11:00 am

A better future for Osteoarthritis in Tasmania takes place on Thu, 8 Oct 2026 at 10:00 am (GMT+11) at Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania in Hobart, TAS, and runs until 11:00 am. Entry is free; the listing is on Events.

About this event

Associate Professor Dawn Aitken presents an eye-opening talk on how exercise serves as a vital first-line treatment for osteoarthritis. The session explores how physiotherapy programs can help people stay active, mobile, and pain-free while easing pressure on the health system. Attendees will learn about better ways to age well through movement rather than relying solely on surgery or medication.

Full description from organizer

Tasmania has some of the longest joint replacement wait times in the country, and one of the highest rates of opioid prescribing. But surgery and painkillers aren't the only path forward for people with osteoarthritis. Join Associate Professor Dawn Aitken for an eye-opening look at how exercise is often underused as a first-line treatment, and how physiotherapy programs could ease pressure on our health system while helping people stay active, mobile, and pain-free for longer. Whether you're managing joint pain yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about better ways to age well, join us for this thought-provoking talk. Attendance can be in person or online. Those who have registered online will be emailed a link to the live stream a few days before the event. There is no parking available within the building, we recommend parking at a nearby public car park, such as the Argyle street car park. Accessible toilets are available. This event is wheelchair accessible.

Tickets
Events
Organizer
Menzies Institute for Medical Research
Time zone
GMT+11
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When
Thu, 8 Oct 2026 · 10:00 am (GMT+11) · until 11:00 am
Where
Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania
Address
17 Liverpool St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
Price
Free
Weather
10°C · Overcast · 22% precipForecast at 10:00 am (GMT+11)

Questions

When is A better future for Osteoarthritis in Tasmania?
Thu, 8 Oct 2026 at 10:00 am GMT+11.
How much are tickets for A better future for Osteoarthritis in Tasmania?
Entry is free.
Where is A better future for Osteoarthritis in Tasmania?
Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, 17 Liverpool St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia, Hobart, TAS.
Where can I buy tickets for A better future for Osteoarthritis in Tasmania?
Tickets are sold on Events. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.
What time does A better future for Osteoarthritis in Tasmania end?
It runs until 11:00 am.

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