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R U OK? Day: Our friendly reminder to be friendly
As you may know, today is R U OK? Day, whose mission is to “inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with people around them and support anyone struggling with life.”
Mental health issues including depression are common for people...
Vale Betty Cuthbert - A tribute to a great Australian who lived with MS
MS Australia mourns the passing of legendary Australian athlete, Elizabeth “Betty” Cuthbert AM, MBE, who has died after a long battle with MS aged 79.
Betty was dubbed the ‘Golden Girl’, when, at just 18, she completed in the (1956) Melbourne Olympics...
National Pain Week, 24-30 July 2017
This year’s National Pain Week theme is “Let’s manage pain together”.
The 2017 theme is likely to resonate with many people living with MS who experience various types and levels of pain, and are trying to manage it effectively. Whilst there’s no “one size fits all” solution to...
Tax Time
Tax time? What! Already!
Are you prepared? Need some help to get started? In this short article, I want to help you overcome some fears and possibly encourage you to take back control by addressing some common scenarios for people affected by MS and in relation to...
Model of neurological care in North and North West Tasmania needs to be addressed
MS Australia is disappointed to read in recent media reports that there have been problems with providing a neurological service in North and North West Tasmania (N&NWT).
It...
World Continence Week (19-25 June 2017)
For many people living with MS, losing control of bodily functions is a day-to-day concern.
This week’s ‘elephant in the room’ is Incontinence – not a popular topic, but one we should discuss!
Continence refers to our ability to hold it all in. It...
World MS Day today!
GLOBAL MS COMMUNITY EXPLORES ‘LIFE WITH MS’
MS Australia (MSA) and the international MS community today recognise World MS Day.
MSA CEO Deidre Mackechnie says the 2017 World MS Day theme Life with MS is a great opportunity to focus on...
MSA Responds to ‘Sliding Doors’ Budget
MS Australia (MSA) welcomes some good choices from the Government leading to positive outcomes for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the 2017/18 Australian Budget.
We express relief that punitive policies adopted in previous budgets have been rejected.
And we...
Videos show life with MS
The international MS community recognises World MS Day 2017 on 31 May. In the lead up to this significant day, MS Australia (MSA) is launching a video series about the experience of living with MS.
The theme for World MS Day 2017 is Life with MS. This is a great opportunity to...
MS Australia Encouraged by Budget Leak on the NDIS
Hours before Treasurer Scott Morrison hands down the 2017 Budget, MS Australia is reading news reports that the government will tonight announce full funding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) beyond 2019, and that this is ‘forcing’ them to find an extra $6 billion in annual...
MS Australia celebrates National Volunteer Week
(pictured: Volunteer National Advocates Erin Brady (left) and Lynne Smith (right) with NSW Senator Deb O’Neill (centre) at Parliament House, Canberra in March 2017.)
The annual National Volunteer Week celebrates the generous contribution of volunteers.
MS Australia...
