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Recently, I was honoured to be appointed as the Chair of the Neurological Alliance Australia. So, what does this mean for the MS community?

Associate Professor Des Graham is Chair of MS Australia and lives with multiple sclerosis. Here he describes his experiences navigating the NDIS and outlines MS Australia’s campaign, A better NDIS for people living with MS.

The Australian MS Longitudinal study tracks the diverse impact of MS so we can provide the best supports and advocacy for people living with MS in Australia.

Australian researchers have developed a web-based mindfulness program that has shown beneficial effects for people with MS in a recent clinical trial.

Australian researchers have investigated genetics and various environmental factors that might lead to the progression from a first MS-like attack to clinically definite MS.

The power of music, and the pursuit of a passion, have helped Simon stay positive while learning to live with multiple sclerosis.

MS Plus has put together a brief Q&A to help you navigate the latest information and advice on COVID preventative medication and antivirals.

Head of Research, Dr Julia Morahan reflects on Women's Health Week 2022, where she details the clues that we have to solve the puzzle of why three out of four people who develop MS are women.

MS Australia has announced its new round of incubator grants for 'out-of-the-box' Australian research projects that will explore innovative ways to prevent and treat multiple sclerosis.

With a government review of the NDIS now brought forward to 2022 and the new government promising to restore fairness and rebuild trust in the NDIS, there is reason for great optimism, and importantly, a golden opportunity to ensure the voice of the MS community is heard.

A new Australian study has shown that poor sleep is more common in people with MS and substantially affects quality of life, independent of other MS symptoms.

MS Australia has funded five new MS research projects totalling over $180,000 in the first round of incubator grants and postgraduate scholarships for 2022.

A new study has examined how the expansion of spaces inside the brain relates to damage in MS lesions and whole brain loss, towards personalised monitoring of changes in the brain.

Jodi has worked for many years as a passionate advocate for the MS community, pushing to ensure everyone with MS has fast access to the best possible treatments.

Lace up your trekking boots and soak in the extraordinary views of Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, as you travel with purpose through this ancient and spectacular landscape.

Today, the Federal Health and Aged Care Minister announced the listing of Vumerity® (diroximel fumarate) on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for the treatment of Australians living with relapsing remitting MS (RRMS).

National Pain Week (July 25 to 31) is an annual event coordinated by Chronic Pain Australia. Pain is one of the less recognised symptoms of multiple sclerosis but affects around two-thirds of the over 25,600 Australians living with the disease.

This year marks the 50th year of Multiple Sclerosis Australia, an organisation formed to drive awareness, research, and support for people with multiple sclerosis (MS).