MS Australia
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MS Australia is a national, not-for-profit organisation that delivers services to people with MS . MS Australia aims to enhance the quality of life of people with Multiple Sclerosis and reduce the impact MS has on the families and carers..
MS Australia delivers service to people with MS via state based MS Socieites:
, also known as MS, is the most common chronic neurological disease affecting young Australians. It affects three times more women than men..
, run by MS Australia, started in 1979. The MS Readathon encourages Australians to read books to raise funds to help people living with MS.. In 2010, The Novel Challenge was launched to involve adults.
MS Australia delivers service to people with MS via state based MS Socieites:
- ACT/NSW/VIC - Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales and Victoria
- QLD - Queensland
- SA & NT - South Australia and Northern Territory
- TAS - Tasmania
- WA - Western Australia
What is MS?
Multiple SclerosisMultiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory disease in which the fatty myelin sheaths around the axons of the brain and spinal cord are damaged, leading to demyelination and scarring as well as a broad spectrum of signs and symptoms...
, also known as MS, is the most common chronic neurological disease affecting young Australians. It affects three times more women than men..
MS Australia - ACT/NSW/VIC (Multiple Sclerosis Limited)
MS Australia - ACT/NSW/VIC has been supporting people with MS since 1956. Through a vast network of centres, branches, support groups and health services, MS Australia - ACT/NSW/VIC provides specialist programs to people with MS, their families, carers, friends and health care professionals .MS Gong Ride
Riders in the Sydney to Gong bike ride fundraise a minimum of $250 to help people living with MS .Melbourne Summer Cycle
A non-competitive 40 km bike ride around Melbourne to raise money for MS AustraliaMS Australia - QLD
MS Australia – QLD is a non-profit organisation that aims to promote research to cure multiple sclerosis and to facilitate equitable, high-quality and specialised services for the benefit of people with MS. We also provide accurate and timely information from leading MS researchers and clinicians for people with MS, their family, friends, and healthcare providers.Brissie to the Bay
An annual event held to support Queenslanders living with MS. Cyclists raise money by cycling one of three distances, 10 km, 25 km or 50 km.MS Moonlight Walk
An annual 10 kilometre walk through Brisbane's CBD to raise money for people with MS. Participants walk solo or in a team and collect donations from family and friends. The event takes place at dusk, beginning and ending at the South Bank Cultural Forecourt.Multiple Sclerosis Society of SA & NT
Began in 1964 by a group of dedicated individuals who were living with MS or supporting someone with MS.MS Society of Tasmania
The MS Society of Tasmania is a not for profit organisation committed to assisting Tasmanians affected by MS. Tasmania has the highest prevalence of the disease in Australia. The MS Society of Tasmania provides clinical services, case management, counseling services, information and education.MSFest
An annual music festival held in Launceston, Tasmania. MSFest began in 2006 to mark the 50th birthday commemoration if the MS Society in Australia. The aim of the festival is to raise funds and create awareness for people with Multiple Sclerosis.The MS Society of Western Australia (Inc.)
The MS Society of Western Australia is an independent, state-based organisation supporting people with multiple sclerosis, their families and carers through the supply of professional health care services.Step Up for MS
A vertical fun run event held annually to raise awareness and funds for Western Australians living with MS.MS Readathon
The MS ReadathonMS Readathon
The MS Readathon is an annual sponsored read held by the MS Societies in Australia, Ireland and Canada.- Australia :The MS Readathon run by MS Australia started in 1979 and is Australia’s premier reading-based fundraiser...
, run by MS Australia, started in 1979. The MS Readathon encourages Australians to read books to raise funds to help people living with MS.. In 2010, The Novel Challenge was launched to involve adults.