The MS Australia Lived Experience Expert Panel was established in October 2023. The LEEP provides a formal mechanism to facilitate advice from experts across the MS community and support the work of MS Australia by:
The purpose, structure and processes of the LEEP are outlined in full in the LEEP Terms of Reference which were revised and approved the by MS Australia Board on 28 May 2026.
The LEEP is made up of 40-60 people living with MS or carers of people with MS.
The LEEP brings a wide range of lived experience and expertise to the work of MS Australia, the MS research community and a range of organisations across disability, health and medicines. Find out more.
The LEEP comprises 40-60 people living with MS or carers of people with MS. The Panel brings a wide range of lived experience and expertise to the work of MS Australia.
The LEEP members each bring their unique experience and insight to the advocacy work of MS Australia and ensure that it has a strong lived experience focus. LEEP Members have
Learn more about our LEEP members in our regular Meet the LEEP column.
Applications for LEEP membership are currently closed. The LEEP membership will be reviewed periodically and any if applications open for membership it will be announced on this website.
The LEEP brings a wide range of lived experience and expertise to the work of MS Australia, the MS research community and a range of organisations across disability, health and medicines including:
If you are interested in working with the LEEP please contact the MS Australia advocacy team at advocacy@msaustralia.org.au
Learn more about how the LEEP can inform and enhance your work.
Before working with the LEEP please familiarise yourself with the MS Australia Guidelines for Stakeholders Engaging with the LEEP.
