The Sjögren's Syndrome Society of New Zealand

Patron and Founder: Lady Felicity Tompkins 

We are a Volunteer Not for Profit organisation formed to give support and information to people suffering from Sjögren's Syndrome.

The condition causes many different symptoms, which challenge those with Sjögren's Syndrome in many ways in their daily living. There is no cure for Sjögren's Syndrome, and treatment relies on medication to attempt to suppress the auto-immune process, as well as medication and remedies (and occasionally surgery) to alleviate symptoms of dryness.

We are a friendly society and aim to help those living with Sjögren's to find and share solutions to their problems and provide opportunities to meet and talk with others who have this condition.

We hold a yearly conference on Sjögren's Syndrome, with helpful input from guest speakers from relevant medical specialties.

MEMBERSHIP

There an annual membership subscription fee of $40.00. Membership provides extra information plus regular newsletters which are accessed from the Members Only link.  To become a member simply fill out the Membership Application form and send it in to Sjögrens New Zealand.

The Application for Membership form can be found on the CONTACT US page.

If the membership subscription causes hardship please CONTACT US .

DONATIONS
Our operating costs are met from donations as it is important to us that everyone who needs information is able to access it without charge.  HOWEVER we would be grateful for any donation you can give the Society. Please see the DONATION page for more information regarding donations.