What is Juvenile Dermatomyositis? Family Life and School
Information about family Live and school for children with juvenile dermatomyositis and their families.

Information about family Live and school for children with juvenile dermatomyositis and their families.

Ian Cooper and the Team at the Perron Institute’s Myositis Discovery Programme in WA have put together 3 exercise videos designed to assist those with Myositis. Two of the videos focus on a range of hand exercises with the third video is a guide to exercising in water. Our thanks to the team, and in…

A short guide to assist you in renewing your yearly membership. Should you need to update your password, click here for instructions. Please let us know if you encounter any issues with the payment or receipt facilities wherever you’re located. We will work quickly to rectify any issues. Should you need any assistance with your…


Paintings by Jo Morris (dec 2022) and music by Lachy Beckett. Both Jo and Lachy survived JDM having developed it as very young children. Sadly Jo died at age 31. She was a fearless and much loved advocate who worked hard to build awareness for Myositis.

Join Howard and Bronwyn from HMS Medical in Brisbane for their presentation of the IndeeLift PPU (People Picker Upper) Contact them on 1300 106 003 or This demonstration was presented to MAA members on 5th June. HMS Medical offer try before you buy. Details of IndeeLift agents in other states are available here.

Ian Cooper, Physiotherapist in the Myositis Discovery Programme (MDP) shares his thoughts and experiences from attending Global Conference on Myositis held in Pittsburgh, USA.