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Royal Commission into Aged Care: A good start, but more needed!
MS Australia stands with Disability People’s Organisations Australia (DPO Australia) in welcoming yesterday’s announcement by the Federal Government of a Royal Commission into Aged Care and the inclusion of young people with disability who live in nursing homes.
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MS Australia congratulates Scott Morrison, incoming Prime Minister of Australia
MS Australia extends congratulations to the Hon Scott Morrison MP, the next Prime Minister of Australia.
We note he has spoken candidly many times about his family connection with multiple sclerosis (MS). His empathy for people living with the condition and the challenges they face...
My Health Record: a general practitioner’s view of the benefits to people with MS.
By Dr Annette Carruthers, General Practitioner and President, MS Australia Board of Directors.
In 2018, every Australian will get a My Health Record unless they opt out. If you don’t want a My Health...
MAVENCLAD® (cladribine tablets) for RRMS
PBAC recommends PBS listing subject to Federal Health Minister’s approval
MS Australia reports today that MAVENCLAD® (cladribine tablets) has been recommended for listing on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for relapsing remitting MS (RRMS), by the...
It's time to brush up on MS & Dental Health
This week is Dental Health Week, and the theme for 2018 is “Watch your mouth: Not just your teeth, not just your gums, your whole mouth.”
Everyone’s dental health is important, yet for one reason or another sometimes we let it slide. For people with MS, there can...
Medicinal Cannabis in the news
You may have seen some attention in today’s media around medicinal cannabis...
My Health Record in the news (UPDATE)
Following the recent Federal Government opt out announcement, My Health Record is currently one of the most talked...
Book review: 'The Unmapped Mind' - Christian Donlan
Reviewed by Astrid Edwards
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My Health Record in the news
MS Australia continues to monitor with interest the progress of the Federal Government’s My Health Record.
Today’s...
Men’s Health Week 2018 – Making Health Connections
Whilst MS affects roughly three times as many women than men, recently released prevalence figures indicate that nearly 8000 men in Australia deal with MS on a daily basis. (1)
Research also indicates that the more severe and less treatable form of the condition – Primary progressive MS (...
WORLD MS DAY 2018 – This WEDNESDAY 30th May!
Global MS Community Spotlights Research
MS Australia, MS Research Australia, the four state/territory MS organisations and the international multiple sclerosis (MS) community will recognise World MS Day this Wednesday 30th May 2018.
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MS Australia celebrates National Volunteer Week, 21-27 May 2018
The multiple sclerosis (MS) community in Australia is supported by thousands of generous volunteers. Without these volunteers, organisations such as MS Australia and the State/territory MS organisations couldn’t fundraise, offer services and support, or advocate to improve the lives of people...