Atlas Focus Report: Osteoarthritis of the knee campaign
This communications kit supports the Atlas Focus Report: Osteoarthritis of the knee, released on 12 November 2026.
We welcome your support for our Report by downloading and sharing the content on your website, social networks or within your health service.
You are encouraged to use these resources to raise awareness about the Atlas Focus Report: Osteoarthritis of the knee and best practice care for this common condition.
Our efforts aim to improve care for all Australians who have knee osteoarthritis, a leading cause of severe pain and disability in Australia.
- More information on the Atlas Focus Report: Osteoarthritis of the knee
- Contact: email atlas@safetyandquality.gov.au
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Suggested messaging
For use in your social media, newsletters and other communications.
Message 1
The @ACSQHC has released its latest data report, the Atlas Focus Report: Osteoarthritis of the knee.
The report includes the latest data on knee imaging, and hospitalisations for knee arthroscopy and knee replacement surgery.
Learn more about best practice care and local improvement opportunities for people with knee osteoarthritis.
safetyandquality.gov.au/Atlas-kneeOA #Atlas #AtlasKneeOA #knee #osteoarthritis
Message 2
A diagnosis of osteoarthritis of the knee can usually be made with an assessment and history, and surgery is often avoidable.
The Atlas Focus Report: Osteoarthritis of the knee published by the @ACSQHC highlights that unnecessary scans to diagnose knee osteoarthritis may trigger inappropriate care such as further medical tests, specialist referrals and surgery.
Read the full report: safetyandquality.gov.au/Atlas-kneeOA #Atlas #AtlasKneeOA #knee #osteoarthritis
Message 3
Around 1.9 million Australians live with osteoarthritis of the knee, which can cause inflammation in knee joints and lead to pain and disability.
The new Atlas Focus Report: Osteoarthritis of the knee from the @ACSQHC examines national rates of CT and ultrasound scans, and hospitalisations for knee arthroscopy and knee replacements, in people aged 45 years and over.
How are you supporting patients with knee OA? safetyandquality.gov.au/Atlas-kneeOA #Atlas #AtlasKneeOA #knee #osteoarthritis