MS Australia works closely with many community representative groups, to help spotlight issues of concern for people with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Our collaborations, partnerships and alliances with other peak bodies and organisations with whom we have common interests and shared concerns, helps to advance the interests of people affected by MS, in a way that MS Australia could not achieve on its own. Together we work on short, shared advocacy issues and campaigns and often, more formal, long term arrangements.
MS Australia is a member of the following alliances:Â
The Neurological Alliance Australia (NAA) is a collective of not-for-profit peak or national patient organisations representing adults and children living with a neurological or neuro-muscular conditions or neurological disorders in Australia.
As a founding member of the NAA, MS Australia works collaboratively with the other member organisations to identify and advocate for opportunities that will promote improved quality of life for people living with these conditions and disorders and funding to support research.
To learn more about the members and work of the NAA, including joint submissions and papers, visit the NAA website.
The International Progressive MS Alliance is an unprecedented global collaboration of MS organisations, researchers, health professionals, the pharmaceutical industry, companies, trusts, foundations, donors and people affected by progressive MS — working together to address the unmet needs of people with progressive MS.
The MS International Federation (MSIF) is the global movement of MS organisations, by and for people affected by MS. They network, learn from each other, mobilise and enable global collaborations, to achieve the vital goals that can only be reached by coming together as a movement. The Federation is made up of national MS organisations (including their staff, volunteers and MS communities), the MSIF staff, board and committees.
The Accessible Product Design Alliance is a group of not-for-profit consumer health organisations that represent more than 5 million Australians with chronic conditions, for whom, inaccessible products and packaging have a significant impact.
The Alliance, led by Arthritis Australia, advocates to government and industry to both improve access to easy-to-use products and packaging and increase research. The Alliance’s vision is accessible product and packaging design for consumers, regardless of their level of ability. Since forming and to advance its mission, the Accessible Product Design Alliance has worked on several initiatives, workshops and submissions.
The Australian Patient Advocacy Alliance (APAA) is a group of consumer health groups who represent over 15 million Australians living with chronic conditions, with an aim to pursue policy change. APAA advocates for systemic solutions to improve access, break down barriers and drive innovation that improves health outcomes. The Alliance’s shared ambition is to improve the health and wellbeing of all Australians through a health system that puts the consumer at its heart; one that draws on the experience of Australians living with health conditions and embeds consumers at every step of the policy making process.
The Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO)Â are a cross-disability representative organisation, and the national voice representing people with disability in Australia made up of national and state disability advocacy organisations run by and for people with disability and their families. AFDs vision is to achieve a community where people with disability can participate in all aspects of social, economic, political and cultural life. AFDO achieves this through policy advice and representation to government and organisations on matters that impact on the lives of people with disability.
The Assistive Technology for All (ATFA) Alliance comprises peak bodies and consumer representatives spanning the health, ageing and disability sectors. ATFA members have joined forces to advocate for a national assistive technology program, for people with disability excluded from the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Alliance activities include a dedicated campaign website and public callouts for case studies, feedback and support for ATFA’s advocacy goals.
Ending Loneliness Together is a network of organisations who have come together to address the growing problem of loneliness in Australia. The goal of Ending Loneliness Together is to bring people, community, and government together to make connection and belonging a priority, whilst creating effective solutions to combat chronic loneliness and spotlight this critical social, health and economic problem.
Stem Cells Australia informs and educates patients, healthcare professionals, media, policy makers and the public about how stem cells are used in medicine now, and what they may offer in the future. Stem Cells Australia provides information and resources about stem cell research, clinical trials and where to go to find out more. A partnership between researchers, patient advocates and community groups, Stem Cells Australia is supported by the University of Melbourne.
MS Australia works closely with many community representative groups, to help spotlight issues of concern for people with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Our collaborations, partnerships and alliances with other peak bodies and organisations with whom we have common interests and shared concerns, helps to advance the interests of people affected by MS, in a way that MS Australia could not achieve on its own. Together we work on short, shared advocacy issues and campaigns and often, more formal, long term arrangements.
MS Australia is a member of the following alliances:Â
In collaboration with Australian Red Cross, MS community stakeholders, and researchers from Murdoch University and The University of Melbourne, the team have updated the tailored guidance resources for people living with a disability or a chronic health condition, including MS, and developed additional resources.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that attacks the central nervous system (the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves).
There are many different ways to treat multiple sclerosis (MS), and you might find some treatments work better
Information for people living with MS, including what is MS, types of MS, MS symptoms, MS treatments, health and wellbeing and much more.
Health and wellbeing for people living with MS includes focus on diet and nutrition, exercise, mental health, fertility and pregnancy and wellbeing.
MS Nurses are an integral part of the multidisciplinary healthcare team of specialist healthcare professionals providing support, education, advice, and care for people with MS and their family and carers.
Access MS Australia’s Guide to Employers and Employees resources.
For people with MS wishing to get directly involved and participate in research into MS, there are many different ways to participate, ranging from completing a short survey to participating in a clinical trial.
These pages contain information about COVID-19, vaccinations and MS. Information here will help you to address specific information about COVID-19 and MS.
