27 October 2022 is World Occupational Therapy Day!
Today we celebrate and promote the work of Occupational Therapists worldwide.
The theme is Opportunity + Choice = Justice.
October 2022
National Carers Week - Millions of Reasons to Care
National Carers Week runs from Sunday 16 to Saturday 22 October 2022 with the theme – Millions of Reasons to Care.
Millions of Reasons to Care, aims to broaden the communities understanding of the caring role, increase carer identification and provide the community with more reasons to care about carers.
Allied Health Professions Day
On 14 October 2022 we celebrate International Allied Health Professions Day.
MND NSW celebrates the 200,000+ allied health professionals working across Australia and would like to extend a very special - thank you - to all allied health workers supporting people living with MND.
Accessible holidays
There are increasing numbers of places providing accessible accommodation which allows those living with disabilities to experience a wider level of choice when planning a trip away. There are several organisations which can provide useful information regarding accessible accommodation and holidays and here is a roundup of the best ones.
Free movie tickets for young carers to celebrate National Carers Week
MND NSW in partnership with Carers NSW, are offering young carers free movie tickets to celebrate National Carers Week.
National Carers Week runs from 16 - 22 October 2022 and is a time to recognise and celebrate the 2.65 million Australians who provide care and support to a family member or friend, including the many young people who take on this important role.
If you are aged under 25yrs and supporting a loved one living with MND, we want you to take a friend to a movie of your choosing during National Carers Week.