MS Australia

MS Australia’s research program supports world-class projects that aim to better understand, treat, & ultimately cure MS. Now in its 21st year, a team of independent experts will review the program to ensure it continues to deliver the greatest impact. bit.ly/40fFEYA

MS Nurses play a vital role in MS care, improving health outcomes & easing pressure on the health system. But access is limited, there’s no national strategy, & numbers are declining. Our latest report explores how we can better support this workforce. bit.ly/4nXXERD

🧠It's #WorldBrainDay! On today's episode of The Raw Nerve, host Dr Fiona McKay sits down with Dr @OliviaWillsAPD, Dr Steven Petratos & Dr Izanne Roos to discuss brain health & MS, their work & some exciting outcomes from research funded by @MS_Australia. msaustralia.org.au/raw-nerve/61/

Nominations for the #MSAustraliaAward2025 are open! From dedicated researchers & passionate advocates to long-time champions whose impact spans a decade or more, these awards recognise individuals whose efforts uplift, empower, & inspire. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4dhj1Y5

Amy was 21 when she was diagnosed with MS. After struggling to find other young people to relate to, Amy created MS Together. Established in 2022, MS Together provides services aimed at supporting young people living with #MS in the UK. Read more 👇 bbc.in/4mjhYv9

Researchers at @UOW are seeking participants with #MS to complete a cross-sectional online survey to identify the common barriers and enablers to following a dietary pattern for people living with MS. More 👉 bit.ly/3UjdZSY #multiplesclerosis #MSresearch

The latest International Progressive MS Alliance webcast features experts from the Alliance’s Digital Tools Workshop who discuss insights from the meeting & how they view digital tools in the future of #MSresearch. Register👉 msintfederation.org/alliance-webca… #MS #multiplesclerosis

Cuts to #NDIS therapy rates and travel subsidies are making it harder for people with disability to access essential health services. In @CroakeyNews, MS Australia CEO @RohanGreenland explains why services are at risk and calls for urgent action. croakey.org/ndis-pricing-f…

In the July edition of @OpenAccessGov, we discuss the work @MS_Australia does to address the challenges of #MS: 🔬 Supporting research for treatments & cures, 📣 Championing the needs of the MS community & 📝 Driving change through policy advocacy. bit.ly/4llD3oA

The Government's #NDIS pricing changes fail to reflect the real cost of delivering therapy supports – especially for people with complex or neurodegenerative conditions like #MS. @MS_Australia is calling for urgent change. Read our response 👉 bit.ly/4lofOKy

The opening address of the #MSResearchConf2025 will be delivered by Janine Watson, Australian Paralympian & LEEP member. Janine made history by winning four World Championships, & took home Australia’s first Paralympic medal in Taekwondo. Register👉 bit.ly/4j8kzGR

🎙️In this episode of The Raw Nerve, we chat with @msqld CEO, David Curd & @MSReadathonAust Ambassador, Rachel Kerr about the Readathon’s history & its role in raising #MSawareness, promoting literacy among children & instilling a love of books. Listen 👇 bit.ly/4eD6hN7

MS Australia celebrated World MS Day at Government House hosted by Her Excellency, Sam Mostyn AC, Governor General of Australia. We launched 'Living Well with MS', a wellness guide designed to encourage positive lifestyle changes for people with MS. bit.ly/44A26gi

Researchers at the ANU are currently recruiting people with MS as well as people who do not have MS across the ACT & Sydney to compare the two groups & answer questions about health & wellbeing, & the influence of MS on how this changes over time. More 👉 bit.ly/3S8Rf8s

Susan was 12 when she was diagnosed with #MS. Now 45, the decline of her condition has left her unable to walk. Determined not to let it dictate her life, Susan is working with her at-home physiotherapist with a goal to be able to walk again. More👇 ab.co/3IbzXEK

Is targeting EBV the key to treating MS? Two new clinical trials will test whether existing antiviral medications against EBV can help slow MS or reduce symptoms like fatigue. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3TTvjOg #MS #multiplesclerosis #MSresearch

In the latest episode, we discuss the ⁠NDIS Pricing Review⁠, our response & reaction. Along with guests from ⁠@dietitiansaus, @apaphysio, @MSWA_⁠ & CEO @RohanGreenland, we discuss where to from here & what the sector would like to see moving forward. bit.ly/4nKygib

MS Australia’s LEEP is a national initiative designed to ensure the voices of people living with MS are heard at the highest levels. In this article, @msqld highlights the 10 LEEP members who represent their state & the MS community in Australia. More 👇 bit.ly/4l5hvw3

The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee has recommended ublituximab (Briumvi) be listed on the #PBS for treating relapsing remitting #MS. bit.ly/4niv252

CEO @RohanGreenland responds to the latest NDIS pricing decision, warning it threatens access to essential therapies and places additional pressure on MS Member Organisations already going above and beyond. Read more 👇 bit.ly/4nivTCI