Childhood rheumatic disease report hopes to provide support

Soofia Tariq
April 2 2022 - 5:30am
Rachel Glassford was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis seven years ago, aged 15. Picture: Supplied
Rachel Glassford was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis seven years ago, aged 15. Picture: Supplied

Like most people, Rachel Glassford thought arthritis was a disease of the elderly. Until she was diagnosed with childhood arthritis.

Soofia Tariq

Soofia Tariq

Journalist

Soofia joined the Canberra Times in 2022 as the cadet. She is now a general news reporter, covering everything from local stories to ACT and federal politics. She previously interned and was an audio producer at The Guardian Australia. She has also worked at 2SER Radio and City Hub Sydney. Her email is soofia.tariq@canberratimes.com.au

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