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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...
The Budget and Multiple Sclerosis
We touched a nerve in Canberra!
Wednesday 22 March 2017
Parliament House
The Neurological Alliance Australia (NAA) was delighted with the response to our recent ...
Launch of Neurological Alliance Australia Joint Position Paper, Parliament House, Canberra
People with progressive neurodegenerative diseases in the NDIS
Ten national peak not-for-profit health organisations making up the Neurological Alliance Australia (NAA) are calling for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to transform the lives of over 850,000...
MSA celebrates International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is close to our heart!
With a high proportion of the 23,000 plus people living with MS in Australia women (75%) and globally, twice as many women as men with MS, we are keen to mark this special day.
We know that for women, MS often hits when...
MS Australia welcomes new Health Minister
The national peak body for people with multiple sclerosis (MS), MS Australia congratulates and looks forward to working with the new Federal Health Minister, Greg Hunt.
MS Australia (MSA) works with and represents our state and territory member organisations to meet the needs of the at...