Scleroderma - Australia

Help Us Change Lives – Fundraise for Scleroderma Australia

Scleroderma (also known as systemic sclerosis) is a rare, chronic autoimmune connective tissue disease. Its cause is unknown, there is no cure, and it can affect every part of daily life.

That’s why Scleroderma Australia exists – to bring people together, raise awareness, and drive real change for the six thousand Australians living with this condition.

What Your Support Makes Possible

Funds raised support our national work to:

1. Raise awareness of scleroderma across Australia
2. Build community connections and reduce isolation for people living with the condition and their families
3. Advocate for better patient outcomes, services and systems
4. Coordinate and fund vital scleroderma research
5. Strengthen and support State Associations so they can deliver sustainable, local support

Scleroderma Australia is governed by a national Committee with delegates from each State organisation, ensuring strong collaboration and lived‑experience leadership across the country.

Fundraise Your Way

You don’t need to run a marathon to make a difference (unless you want to!).

Here are just a few ideas to get you started:

1. Host a birthday or morning‑tea fundraiser
2. Take on a personal challenge – walk, swim, cycle or go silent for a day
3. Run a trivia night, quiz or sausage sizzle
4. Sell your skills – art, baking, music, craft or photography
5. Fundraise in honour of someone living with scleroderma
6. Get your school, workplace or community group involved

Every fundraiser, big or small, helps drive awareness and change.

Small, Regular Donations = Big Impact

Not able to fundraise right now? You can still make a powerful difference.

A small regular donation (weekly or monthly) helps Scleroderma Australia:

1. Plan ahead with confidence
2. Sustain advocacy and awareness work
3. Support long‑term research efforts
4. Ensure no one faces scleroderma alone

Even a few dollars a month adds up to life‑changing impact.

Stay Connected

To learn more about Scleroderma Australia, become a member, or get involved, contact us directly or reach out to your local State association.

State associations run support groups and are deeply committed to supporting people with scleroderma, their families, friends and carers.

Together, we can fund hope, research, and better futures.