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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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19 December 2024

Wayne and Margaret's Story

In the blink of an eye, Margaret Smith went from a NSW state representative lawn bowler to being confined to a wheelchair and unable to move, speak or...
18 December 2024

Christmas Closure Dates

MND NSW, including FlexEquip, will be closed for the holiday period from 12pm-midday Tuesday 24 December, reopening on Monday 6 January 2025. During t...
17 December 2024

Volunteer Spotlight - meet Claire

Claire Holloway has been carefully tending to the gardens at the MND NSW office in Gladesville for over 2 years now. She began volunteering for us in...
05 December 2024

Top-5 Frequently Asked Questions from November 2024

As we enter the final month of 2024, this will be the last frequently asked questions blog for the year. It is important to note that the MND NSW Info...
03 December 2024

Tasty Treats for the Holidays

The silly season is upon us and there is no better time to indulge in some tasty treats! Some people living with MND require modifications in food tex...
03 December 2024

Equipment Spotlight: Obi Robotic Feeder

A Robotic Feeder can be used by anyone with reduced upper limb function to improve independence at mealtimes. What’s the benefit? The Robotic Feeder s...
22 November 2024

John's Story

In December 2023, John was diagnosed with MND, a time that John and his wife describe as ‘terrifying’. By January the following year, John had become...
17 November 2024

MND NSW Speech Cards

MND NSW has printed cards that people with speech difficulties may wish to carry and use in their interactions with others. Thanks to your feedba...
16 November 2024

Community Fundraising Champions - Don McMurray

With his fans eagerly awaiting the tasty treats Don delivered to them each week, it was only a matter of time before he was asked to share his culinar...
12 November 2024

Research Collaboration: Exploring Healthcare Inequities for People Living with MND in NSW

In 2023, MND NSW was involved in a research project that aimed to understand healthcare inequities of people living with MND in NSW, here are the resu...
12 November 2024

Equipment Spotlight: Portable Ramp Decpac EBL

Don’t let home access stop you accessing the community. Get out and about with confidence knowing you can use your Decpac EBL portable ramp when you n...
01 November 2024

Top-5 Frequently Asked Questions from October 2024

A busy October saw the MND NSW Info Line respond to over 100 enquiries. These enquiries covered a variety of topics including, accessing MND informati...