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MND Australia

Motor Neurone Disease Australia (MND Australia) is the national peak body supporting people impacted by motor neurone disease (MND).

Through their national and international networks, MND Australia is working to improve the lives of all Australians living with MND.

Vision and Mission

MND Australia advocates, informs, and invests in research to improve the lives of all those impacted by MND and ultimately realise our vision of a world free of MND.

How MND Australia can help

MND Australia fulfills their vision and mission by:

  • drawing on the latest, high quality scientific research on the causes, management and care of MND to improve and support the provision of evidence-based care
  • through MND Connect creating high quality, easy-to-read guides, fact sheets and other information resources to empower and inform people living with, or impacted by, MND
  • developing innovative campaigns that bring insights from local experience to a national level to inform and influence decision makers
  • optimising access to needs-based government funded supports for all people living with MND, regardless of age, background or ability to pay
  • through their research arm MND Research Australia, investing research donations in the highest calibre research and innovation to find more effective treatments, develop better care, and maximise quality of life.

Information lines / help lines

  • Call the MND Info Line on 1800 777 175 to contact your state MND association, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm

Programs, apps and tools

  • MND Connect provides resources and information for people living with MND, as well as carers, family, and health professionals.

Recommended links

Last reviewed: October 2023

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MND Connect

Information, support and education for people with all types of motor neurone disease, their families and carers in New South Wales, ACT and NT. Fundraising for research into finding a cause and cure for motor neurone disease. Welcome to the website of MND NSW.

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Motor Neurone Disease Information & Support | MND Australia | MND Australia

Resources, information and service linkage for people living with MND as well as tailored resources for supporting health professionals & services providers.

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State Motor Neurone Disease Associations | MND Australia | MND Australia

The state-based MND Associations provide support through MND Advisors, assistive technology, support groups & NDIS support. Find your state's MND Association.

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Motor Neurone Disease Medication: Riluzole | MND Australia | MND Australia

Riluzole is a medicinal treatment for motor neurone disease that slows the progression of the disease and extends survival by an average of 6–19 months.

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MND Factsheet: Cognitive & Behaviour Change | MND Australia | MND Australia

Over 50% of people with MND experience mild reduced abilities in thinking and behaviour and approx 10–15% also have frontotemporal dementia, known as MND/FTD.

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Motor Neurone Disease Information & Support | MND Australia | MND Australia

Resources, information and service linkage for people living with MND as well as tailored resources for supporting health professionals & services providers.

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Managing Daily with Motor Neurone Disease | MND Australia | MND Australia

There are a number of strategies to living well and managing symptoms of motor neurone disease, such as cramps, discomfort, pain, fatigue & mobility issues.

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Motor Neurone Disease Information & Support | MND Australia | MND Australia

Resources, information and service linkage for people living with MND as well as tailored resources for supporting health professionals & services providers.

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Motor Neurone Disease Information & Support | MND Australia | MND Australia

Resources, information and service linkage for people living with MND as well as tailored resources for supporting health professionals & services providers.

Read more on MND Australia website

Motor Neurone Disease Information & Support | MND Australia | MND Australia

Resources, information and service linkage for people living with MND as well as tailored resources for supporting health professionals & services providers.

Read more on MND Australia website

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