This tax time, make a lasting impact

As the financial year comes to an end, we invite you to support the Lupus Association of NSW and make a meaningful difference for people living with lupus. Every day, people living with lupus face pain, uncertainty, and the quiet courage of simply getting through.

Your donation becomes more than funding — it becomes comfort, connection, and hope. It helps us provide compassionate support services, trusted guidance, and advocacy for better care and the need for vital research that brings us closer to earlier diagnosis and safer treatments. Your kindness truly touches lives.

Please give today and help us stand beside every person in NSW who is fighting this unpredictable disease.

Cr Barbara Ward

Lupus Association of NSW

What you need to know about Lupus

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic disease that causes inflammation in connective tissues, such as cartilage and the lining of blood vessels, which provide strength and flexibility to structures throughout the body. The signs and symptoms of SLE vary among affected individuals, and can involve many organs and systems, including the skin, joints, kidneys, lungs, central nervous system, and blood-forming (hematopoietic) system. SLE is one of a large group of conditions called autoimmune disorders that occur when the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues and organs.

People with SLE have episodes in which the condition gets worse (exacerbations) and other times when it gets better (remissions). Overall, SLE gradually gets worse over time, and damage to the major organs of the body can be life-threatening.

Your tax-deductible gift will help provide vital support for people with lupus.

Welcome

Since 1979 Lupus Association of NSW has been the leading peak body which offers advice, information, support and networking for patients across NSW and now also parts of Australia.

Our priorities

1. To facilitate support and provide counselling and factual up to date information for our members.
2. To promote understanding of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and related Connective Tissue Diseases (CTD) amongst ourselves, our families, medical and allied health professionals and the community.
3. To operate as a resource base for information and literature regarding Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and related Connective Tissue Diseases.
4. To liaise with similar organisations both interstate and overseas.
5. To promote financial support for research, training and health care services for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and related Connective Tissue Diseases.
6. To consult with Government bodies for appropriate funding for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and related Connective Tissue Diseases.

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Diagnosing Lupus

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How Does Lupus Affect the Body

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Lupus Association of NSW is a registered charity.

Donations help us to offer advice, information, support and networking for patients across NSW and now also parts of Australia.

All donations over $2 are tax deductible.

The Lupus Association of NSW site is for informational purposes only and should not be a substitute for professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis or treatment. However, do not delay seeking or disregard medical advice based on information on this site. Always seek the advice of your local family physician or other qualified health professional before starting any new treatment or making any changes to existing treatment. Medical information changes rapidly and while the Lupus Association of NSW make efforts to continually update the content on the site, some information may be out of date.