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I have Rheumatoid Arthritis

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I’m Hannah

I’m living with Hashimoto's

A community for Rheumatoid Arthritis
A place for carers providing support for Autoimmune Conditions
Support for living with Lupus
Self-care tips around sleep Inflammatory Conditions
Tools to track symptoms Autoimmune Conditions
A community for Rheumatoid Arthritis
A place for carers providing support for Autoimmune Conditions
Support for living with Lupus
Self-care tips around sleep Inflammatory Conditions
Tools to track symptoms Autoimmune Conditions

What is My Flare Up?

We are a charity of people with lived-experience of autoimmunity.

Who we are What we do
Hi, I'm Stuart!

Hi, I’m Stuart!

I have Scleroderma of the lungs and Raynaud’s.
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Hi, I'm Stuart!

My name is Stuart and also answer to ‘hay you!’

I’ve taken the challenge of winning against Scleroderma of the lungs and Raynaud’s of the hands and feet.

Meeting with those at My Flare Up as well as the online men impacted by Scleroderma support group educates, supports and encourages me in my mission to win!

Hi, I'm Kathryn!

Hi, I’m Kathryn!

I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Autoimmune Hepatitis.
Hi, I'm Kathryn!

Hi, I’m Erin!

Hi, I’m Erin!

I live with Multiple Sclerosis
Hi, I’m Erin!

Hi, I'm Cheryl!

Hi, I’m Cheryl!

I live with Rheumatoid Arthritis.
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Hi, I'm Cheryl!

I’m Cheryl

I have Rheumatoid Arthritis.

My initial RA flare was severe, bewildering, terrifying and debilitating. Thankfully my daughter put me in touch with Charmaine at Dragon Talks. Dragon Talks saved me! I found a supportive, caring community I could turn to with my many, many questions. The weekly talks gave me reassurance, understanding and affirmation. I have learned so much over the past four years. Gratefully I am currently in remission. Nevertheless I continue to attend sessions to learn, share and stay connected to a caring community.

Hi, I'm Alasdair!

Hi, I’m Alasdair!

Carer for my wife who has Multiple Sclerosis.
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Hi, I'm Alasdair!

I’m Alasdair

I’m a full-time Carer for my wife, Maple Susan, who has MS and four other auto-immune diseases.

I also write the Carers Corner, for our quarterly newsletter. I’m always happy to answer questions or share advice, so please reach out.

Hi, I'm Jill!

Hi, I’m Jill!

I’ve lived with Rheumatoid Arthritis for close to 25 years.
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Hi, I'm Jill!

I’m Jill

I have Rheumatoid Arthritis.

I have been involved with My Flare Up (known as Dragon Claw) for 6 great years and can say they’ve helped change my life in such a wonderful way. Everyone is so supportive of all the challenging ups and downs in our lives. I can’t thank Dragon Talks enough and will always be involved to help support members on the same journey.

Hi, I'm Vu!

Hi, I’m Vu!

I have Lupus
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Hi, I'm Vu!

I am the current Lupus Victoria Patient Advocate

I also work alongside Monash Health and have lived with Lupus for over 30 years.

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Weekly Dragon Talks

Sign up for regular invites and to stay informed of the topic and guest speaker for the session.

Australia

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Facilitator

Fay Baudains

The Monday session is primarily for our Australian members who are unable to attend during the working day.

March 2026: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

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North America

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Facilitator

Dr Charmaine Jones

The Wednesday session is for those who can attend in the morning.

Our online Dragon Talks sessions provide compassionate support as you navigate your autoimmune journey.

Being part of a community of people with similar experiences who can empathise, can be invaluable in keeping your spirits up and your mental health in check.

The Six Pillars of Self-Care

Our Six Pillars of Self-Care have each been chosen by identifying mechanisms where you can take actions to support your long-term and short-term health. Each pillar topic should complement the medical treatment you already receive.

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Resources

Here is a sample of some of our resources. To explore past Dragon Talk sessions or webinars, read an article, a members story, or to listen to an expert talk, go to our Resource Library and browse the titles.

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Lupus Series: Let’s talk Kidney Health

Your kidneys play an important role in….. but do you know why?
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Mindful Movement – Part 4 – Light Resistance Training

In this class in her Mindfulness in Movement series, Yoga Therapist & Mindfulness Instructor, Jill Dunkley, explains how to use light weights to help your muscles become stronger, to be able to put more load on your bones in a way that also promotes bone health. She talks about light resistance training for upper and lower body.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis – The Importance to Know Your Numbers

What do you lab test results tell you? Understanding your results and what they mean over time can make a difference in identifying changes early enough, before they escalate. Doing this makes it easier for you and your specialist to identify any patterns in your symptoms – an invaluable tool to help you manage your condition.
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Our Tools

We’ve created some communication support tools that can help track symptoms and record test results, with the aim of making communication with your healthcare provider easier.

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