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Join our FREE live online session where our compassionate employment experts will offer practical advice and strategies to help you balance work while managing a chronic condition. Learn tips to manage your health while staying on top of your career and discover the many rewards of staying engaged in work beyond just the financial benefits. Working with a chronic condition: Staying employed 💼 📅 Wednesday 9 April 2025 🕕 6:00pm-7:30pm 💻 FREE live online session Register now: https://lnkd.in/gyzj2zPh #MSplus #MultipleSclerosis #MSsymptoms #MsEmploymentSupportService #ChronicIllnessAwareness #AutoimmuneWellness #MultipleSclerosisResearch #MultipleSclerosisSociety #MS #Parkinsons #Stroke #MND #MuscularDystrophy #Epilepsy #Dementia

In this episode of the MS Boost, Olivia Wills, a brain health researcher talks about a holistic model of brain health in MS. Olivia outlines why brain health can be seen as a tangible concept that people can control by exercising, quitting smoking, managing comorbidities, eating well, and managing mental health. Olivia shares it's never too late for anyone to adopt healthier behaviours. Listen to the podcast now: https://lnkd.in/gJJYkSTv #MsPlus #MsBoost #podcast #MultipleSclerosisPodcast #MultipleSclerosisAwareness #BrainHealth #BrainAwarnenessWeek

Join us for a special evening event exploring the vital role of multidisciplinary care in managing symptoms for people with neurological conditions. 👨⚕️ 👩⚕️ 📅 Tuesday 15th April 🕜 6.00pm to 8.30pm 📍 The Old Woolstore 1 Macquarie Street, Hobart TAS This event features a three-course meal alongside presentations by leading experts. Gain a deeper understanding of how health professionals can work together to enhance patient care and improve quality of life. Our guest speakers: • Dr Foong Yi Chao (Neurologist & Researcher) • Prof Michele Callisaya (Physiotherapist & Researcher) • Talita Welmans (Exercise Physiologist) • Sara Vella (Continence Nurse) This event is brought to you by MS Plus, in partnership with Parkinsons Tasmania, Menzies Institute for Medical Research & Tasmanian Health Service. Thanks to our generous sponsors, Coloplast, there is no cost to attend, however places are strictly limited. Book now https://lnkd.in/gE6R7NDg #MSAwareness #MS #MultipleSclerosis #MSplus #MScommunity #AutoimmuneDiseaseAwareness #Parkinsons #Stroke #MND #MuscularDystrophy #Epilepsy #Dementia

Did you know that individuals with MS and other neurological conditions, like Parkinson’s, Dementia and Muscular Dystrophy, often experience similar symptoms such as reduced strength and mobility, and changes to balance and coordination? 🧠 These symptoms can be managed with the support of physiotherapy and exercise physiology, which can help to enhance balance, reduce the risk of falls, manage spasticity and pain, and support mobility and independence. This Brain Awareness Week, we invite you to connect with our Plus Connect team to discuss how we can support your clients' health and wellbeing. 💬 Refer to us today! ☎️1800 042 138⁠ 📧connect@msplus.org.au⁠ Learn more: msplus.org.au/refer-to-us #BrainHealth #BrainAwarenessWeek #MultipleSclerosis #ThisIsMS #MSawareness #MSFacts #ChronicIllnessAwareness #NeuroWellbeing #MSPlus #MS #Parkinsons #Stroke #MND #MuscularDystrophy #Epilepsy #Dementia

Our offices in Victoria, ACT and Tasmania will be closed today and will reopen on Tuesday 11 March 2025.⁠ ⁠ Our offices in NSW are open and you can reach out to us at connect@msplus.org.au or ☎️1800 042 138

‘MS is life changing but it can also open another type of life to you, and it is manageable once you decide to take control of it. Not letting it control you, but you control it by the support you access and surround yourself with, your medical team, family and friends.’ – Meta This International Women’s Day, read more about Meta’s inspiring journey here: https://lnkd.in/gAVXqZBw #MultipleSclerosis #ThisIsMS #MSawareness #MSFacts #ChronicIllnessAwareness #MS

Hey, Hobart! 👋 We had a great time at the ATSA Independent Living Expo yesterday! It was such a fantastic opportunity to chat about common neuro-symptoms and ways we can help. Thanks to everyone who visited our wonderful team - Ramu (Physiotherapist), Erin (Employment Support Consultant/Accredited Exercise Physiologist) and Lisa (Senior Employment Support Consultant). 💙 #MSplus #MultipleSclerosis #MSsymptoms #ExercisePhysiology⁠ #LivingWithMS #MultipleSclerosisSupport  #OvercomingMS #Physiotherapy #MS #Parkinsons #Stroke #MND #MuscularDystrophy #Epilepsy #Dementia

🌟 Official Launch of the Lidcombe Wellbeing Centre 🌟 Health professionals, generous donors, government officials and our passionate clients came together today to mark a “new era of neuro care and wellbeing” with the official opening of the Lidcombe Wellbeing Centre in Sydney’s west. The Wellbeing Centre and its neighbouring Lidcombe Home, which offers long and short-term (respite) accommodation, fill an urgent gap for a growing number of people living with neurological conditions and those seeking healthy-ageing supports. Speaking after the event, MS Plus CEO, John Blewonski, said: “By offering a range of specialist services in one location, the Lidcombe Wellbeing Centre and Lidcombe Home is set to become a vital hub for the local community. “We’ve already had many regional clients’ express interest in short-term stays to help them to access the Wellbeing Centre’s full suite of services — as its conveniently located just few steps away from the apartments.” The Wellbeing Centre provides services including exercise physiology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietetics, employment support, education and peer support. All specifically tailored to the goals of people living with neurological conditions and those seeking preventative healthcare as they age. “We know that more people are being diagnosed with a variety of neurological conditions — often lifelong and requiring ongoing care. Living with a neuro condition can mean a lot of appointments, and being able to access multiple health professionals from one familiar, welcoming place is so important for people living in Sydney,” Mr Blewonski said. The Centre is dedicated to offering services tailored to the unique neuro needs of clients, whether they are living with #MS, #Parkinsons, #Stroke, #MND, #MuscularDystrophy, #Epilepsy, #Dementia or other neuro conditions. As we launched today, we would like to thank our generous donors, the NSW Government and all those supporters who helped us to deliver this incredible new space. It is truly a celebration of how collaboration and community are improving outcomes for our neuro and healthy ageing communities. Join us in celebrating this amazing milestone as we continue to empower and support people living with neurological conditions. #Thankyou #ExercisePhysiology #Physiotherapy #Diet #Nutrition #MultipleSclerosis #MSPlus #NeuroWellbeing #NDISsupportServices #NDISsupportCoordination #OccupationalTherapy #EmploymentSupportServices

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 The Lidcombe Wellbeing Centre was officially launched today, offering services tailored to your client’s unique neuro needs, whether they’re living with #MS, #Parkinsons, #Stroke, #MND, #MuscularDystrophy, #Epilepsy, #Dementia or other neuro conditions. 📍 Address: 80 Betty Cuthbert Drive, Lidcombe, NSW 2141 ✨ Services Available: o NDIS Support Coordination o NDIS Plan Management o Employment Support Service o Diet and Nutrition o Physiotherapy o Continence support o Exercise Physiology o Peer Support o Boxing o Hydro o Pilates o Balance o Occupational Therapy o Healthy Ageing o Short-term and Long-term accommodation 💬 Refer to us today! ☎️1800 042 138⁠ 📧connect@msplus.org.au⁠ Learn more: msplus.org.au/refer-to-us #MultipleSclerosis #MSPlus #NeuroWellbeing #MSPlusWellbeingCentre

Final chance to register! 📢 💻 Essential tips for understanding neurological conditions: how to better support your participants 📅 Thursday 6 March 2025 🕜 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM This short online session for health professionals will provide an overview of common neurological conditions and symptoms to help you better navigate and identify support services for your participants. Presented by an MS Nurse and experienced Support Coordinator team leader, the lunchtime session will help you build knowledge and confidence when supporting clients with neurological conditions. We'll cover: • What is a 'neuro condition'? • Common symptoms and how they impact daily living • What supports are available that will benefit your participants   Register now 👉 https://lnkd.in/g-U33WT5