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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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18 February 2019

Walking in honour of...

We would like to invite all children attending our Walk to d'Feet MND events this year to bring along a drawing of the person they are walking in...
12 February 2019

Rotary Club of Narrandera

Thank you to the wonderful support provided by the Rotary Club of Narrandera from their Christmas Party which raised $3,200 for research. Special...
06 February 2019

Newcastle Italian Film Festival

A very big thank you to Nick Moretti (pictured left with Graham Opie, MND NSW CEO) and his wonderful team from the Newcastle Italian Film Festival. Th...
01 February 2019

MND NSW e-news February 2019

The MND NSW e-news February 2019 edition was emailed to members and subscribers on 1 February. You can read this edition here. Get the ...
30 January 2019

Mullets for MND

Thank you to the Kootingal Hotel and their amazing supporters who have raised over $16,700 for motor neurone disease from their Mullets for MND e...
29 January 2019

Staying connected - Internet, email, text messages and verbal communication and MND

Peteris Ginters (MND NSW member) shares what he has learnt along the way It has been approximately two years since I was diagnosed with motor neurone...
29 January 2019

Are you thinking about travelling?

Although it takes a bit more organising, it is possible to find suitable accommodation and travel if you have MND. Here are some places to start. Idea...
24 January 2019

Six-week Talk Link telephone support group commencing February 2019

Are you caring for someone with MND in NSW? Would you like to be part of a telephone support group that focuses upon building your strengths as a care...
24 January 2019

Wollongong’s 2019 Citizen of the Year - Dr Justin Yerbury

Dr Justin Yerbury, MND researcher from UOW: University of Wollongong, Australia was named Wollongong’s Citizen of the Year at the Australia Day Awards...
24 January 2019

Newcastle Royals Korfball Club Trivia Night

A big thank you to the Newcastle Royals who recently held a trivia night to raise money for MND NSW as well as one of their founding members recently&...
24 January 2019

Christmas Appeal

Thank you to all our wonderful supporters who contributed to our 2018 Christmas Appeal. The appeal raised over $40,000 and will assist us to provide t...
24 January 2019

Illawarra Folk Festival

Since 2001 the Illawarra Folk Festival has supported charities and non-profit organisations from their opening night concert. We were thrilled to be c...