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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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20 November 2018

We appreciate your support

2018 has seen many community events held across NSW and ACT. Special thanks must go to each and every organiser who gave so generously of their time t...
20 November 2018

Thank you to DUAL Australia

A big thank you to DUAL Australia who selected to support MND NSW during 2018 as their 12 month charity partner raising $11,044.35. Special thanks go...
14 November 2018

MND Australia 2019 MND Research Grants announced

MND Australia’s research arm – the MND Research Institute of Australia (MNDRIA) - has awarded almost $4 million for new research projects commencing i...
14 November 2018

MND in the media

On 5 November 2018 Australian Story caught up with MND researcher Dr Justin Yerbury. Justin, who has MND, featured on the same program...
08 November 2018

Because of you there is hope

Whist watching the hundreds of walkers at the start of the Sydney Walk to d’Feet MND, I was reminded of a line from a beautiful poem shared with us fr...
26 October 2018

MND NSW e-news November 2018

The MND NSW e-news November 2018 edition was emailed to members and subscribers on 26 October. You can read this edition here. Get the ...
22 October 2018

Thank you Ballina Arts and Crafts Centre

A big thank you to the members of the Ballina Arts and Crafts Centre, Inc (BACCI) who generously donated $1,000 to raise awareness and help to pu...
16 October 2018

Celebrating MND carers in the Northern Rivers

The rain has been pouring down in the Northern Rivers for a week but it didn't stop our MND families meeting up to celebrate Carers Week 2018&nbs...
15 October 2018

Does perceived stigma influence psychological distress in individuals with MND?

You can participate in this international study aiming to find out if there is a relationship between levels of stigma and levels of psychologica...
08 October 2018

MND NSW e-news October 2018

The MND NSW e-news October 2018 edition was emailed to members and subscribers on 8 October. You can read this edition here. Get the e-...
08 October 2018

Our first twilight Walk in Wagga Wagga

Thank you Wagga Wagga for a great night! This was our sixth Walk in Wagga Wagga and our first twilight Walk to d'Feet MND. The weather was perfec...
05 October 2018

I have MND. Now what?

"I had a lot of difficulty in finding information. I also didn’t know what I didn’t know" Paul Watson, MND NSW Member, has been the driving force behi...