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The Myositis Association (TMA) based in America, is a non-profit, voluntary health agency dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by myositis. Formed in 1993, TMA has grown tremendously from 16 patients to more than 6,000 and provides a variety of ever-expanding programs and services to patients and physicians. In 2002, TMA funded nearly $900,000 in medical reearch and continues to fund innovative research. TMA is governed by a Board of Directors that includes patients, family members and interested professionals who bring strengths and diverse perspectives to the organisation. TMA funds research through grants and fellowships. These support established researchers and encourage new investigators to enter the field of myositis to find the cause, treatments and cure for myositis.

Members of TMA receive up to date information by the way of a magazine, conferences and various bulletins.  Keep in Touch groups have also been formed and the

The Myositis Association-Australia Incorporated (Keep in Touch group) is part of this network .  The Australian group is aiming to establish a network of members throughout Australia who can meet together at various venues and keep in touch with each other through different forms of communication.  In this regard the Melbourne group meets 4 times a year for lunch and the Sydney group has seminars twice a year.

A newsletter is sent to members giving out information on Myositis as it is received, introducing new members with their stories, giving details on events being organised and generally keeping in touch.

If you would like to be part of the Australian group please get in touch with the secretary (see the Contact Us page) or download the membership form.  We look forward to welcoming you to our group.