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Dive into real-life journeys, expert advice, and the latest updates from the MND community. Whether you're seeking support, sharing your experience, or staying informed — our blog is here to connect and uplift.

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22 March 2022

Beauty of the Eternal Soul by Anya Ellerington

Anya Ellerington, aged 12, has sent us some lovely artworks and poetry to share.    
17 March 2022

Centrelink payments - Info session

Want to gain a better understanding of Disability Support Pension (DSP), Carer Payment or Carer Allowance? Join this online information session provid...
11 March 2022

Swallowing Awareness Day

In 2022, Speech Pathology Australia will host Swallowing Awareness Day on Wednesday 16 March. Swallowing Awareness Day is an opportunit...
04 March 2022

Resources for LGBTQIA+ communities

As we approach the end of Pride Month, a month dedicated to the uplifting of LGBTQ voices, celebration of LGBTQ culture and the support of LGBTQ right...
04 March 2022

Nina Buscombe Award 2022 - Call for Applications

MND Health Professionals and Researchers do you need funding to attend a MND training course, conference or seminar in Australia or overseas? Why not...
04 March 2022

What to do in a Flood

With further incidents of heavy rain and flooding across NSW, we've put together some hints and tips on what to do if you're affected. Before a Flood...
25 February 2022

Research and clinical trial updates

MND Australia is a member of the International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations. The aim of the Alliance is to provide an international community and...
08 February 2022

Advance Newsletter 2021

Advance is the bi-annual newsletter of MND Research Australia - the research arm of MND Australia. Click the link to read the December 2021 ...
04 February 2022

Feeding Tube Awareness Week

​Feeding Tube Awareness Week was first created by the Feeding Tube Awareness Foundation, a non-profit organization in the USA, to increase awareness o...
28 January 2022

Introducing Barkley

Meet our super support puppy Barkley Barkley is now ready to receive emails from our young carers about MND.  Barkley can be conta...
15 December 2021

Ideas for Christmas

As we approach the end of the year and the run up to the holiday season, we wanted to share some ideas to help make your Christmas special.  If y...
08 December 2021

Will you give the gift of communication this Christmas?

Imagine not being able to ask for the things you need … Not being able to talk with friends … Not able to tell your children that you love them? ...