Welcome to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Queensland's website.

As always, fundraising and increasing awareness of people living with Multiple Sclerosis are critical in enabling the Society to continue to provide support and services to people with MS, and continue to fund research to hopefully find the cause and a cure for this mystery disease.  Here are a few of our major fundraising initiatives we encourage you to support in 2008.

• Federal Government lists Tysabri on PBS - MS Australia welcomes the decision of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee to recommend Tysabri for listing on the PBS read more...
• Limited Edition Art Unions and 300 Club Lotteries - Check out our latest Limited Edition Art Union and purchase tickets via our secure website by clicking here.

• Foundation 5 Million - Don't M_S_ this chance to find a cure!  Join Foundation 5 Million in raising $5 million to help find a cure for Multiple Sclerosis.

• 2008 MS Brissie to the Bay Bike Ride - Sunday 1 June 2008 REGISTER NOW!

• 2008 MS Readathon - June 1 - June 30 2008

  "Inspiring Aussie kids to read to change the lives of Australians living with Multiple Sclerosis"

  The MS Readathon is the country's principal reading-based fundraising program, it encourages children to improve their reading skills, to learn about multiple sclerosis (MS) and to provide essential support for Australians living with MS.

• MS Moonwalk - Thursday 25 October 2007
  It was another wonderful night and we reached record numbers in our walk around Brisbane River/City under the light of a full moon.

Movie star supports MS Readathon

Actress Jodie Foster and Ten's Toasted TV's Series Producer Stephen Bergin

Recently in Australia to promote her new film, Nim's Island, Hollywood actress Jodie Foster lent her support to the national MS Readathon campaign by filming a community service announcement that is currently being shown on Channel 10.

Pip and Dan from Ten's Toasted TV also filmed a community service announcement to help promote this great reading-based fundraising program.

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Queensland would like to acknowledge the great support of Jodie Foster, Pip & Dan and Network 10.

Click here for more information on this year's MS Readathon.

Information Sessions for people with MS - Families and Friends very welcome. 

Regional Visits - 2008

Please contact Maree Brockie by phoning 3840 0855 or email: maree.brockie@msqld.org.au

MS Society launches landmark integrated housing developmentment

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Queensland and McDonald Keen Group recently launched a landmark in integrated community housing for people with disabilities.  The two tower development at Coorparoo, known as 'Life at Coorparoo', will be the first of its kind of development in Queensland , and possibly Australia .

The development was unveiled at a media launch at Customs House on 28 March, and at a well-attended public launch on-site the following weekend.

Speaking at the media launch, Minister for Communities, Disability Services, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, the Honourable Warren Pitt, said the architect-designed apartment complex would be a unique development for the community.

"The twin-tower apartment complex will incorporate purpose-designed accommodation for people who have multiple sclerosis," Mr Pitt said.  "Once construction is completed, the inclusive nature of the complex will ensure residents are part of the ebb and flow of daily life, rather than being isolated from it," he said.

Trevor Farrell , Chief Executive Officer of the MS Society of Queensland , said Life at Coorparoo heralded a new era of supported living for people with disabilities.  "This landmark development will provide previously unavailable community living for young people with Multiple Sclerosis currently cared for in an institutional setting," Mr Farrell said.

Designed by Edwin Codd, of Codd Stenders (2000 Architect of the Year), Life at Coorparoo will feature 32 units. 

Mr Farrell said the eight ground floor units, all wheelchair accessible, will be owned and maintained by the MS Society of Queensland .  The remaining 24 apartments (all two bedroom + study nook) will be available for commercial sale.  These elevated apartments are located in two separated unit towers above secure basement parking with direct access by lifts to every apartment.

Construction is expected to start about June 2007 and the units will be completed around April to June 2008.  For more information about this landmark development, visit www.lifeatcoorparoo.com.au or phone John Donovan of Colliers PRD on 07 3026 3382.

Become a MS DirectDonor Today!

No need to mark the calendar or try and remember to make that regular donation to the Society. Why not set up your donation to be regularly deducted from your credit card and then you will never have to make a 'to-do list' again!

Just contact the Society to organise a monthly deduction from your credit card and we'll do the rest. An annual statement itemising your donations will be sent out at the end of each financial year so you can claim your tax deduction. If you want to change details at any time - just call us! It doesn't get much easier than this.

For more information about MS DirectDonor, please call 1800 287 367.