June 2021
8 practical strategies for dealing with flashforwards
Many people with MS experience the trauma of flashforwards rather than flashbacks. These can be big or small.
A small scale flashforward could be an image of yourself not being able to find the right words on a hot day. A major scale flashforward could be imagining yourself 10 years from now and worrying about what your disability will be then.
Here are eight practical strategies to help yourself deal with flashforwards
EBV progressive MS trial update
A treatment which targets the Epstein Barr virus (EBV) was shown to be safe in a group of 10 people with progressive MS in a small phase I trial back in 2018. Here's a report on the clinical outcomes three years after they received the treatment
Are changes in memory affecting your work?
In this free webinar, you'll learn about the changes MS can cause to your memory and thinking plus practical strategies you can use to support your memory and thinking at work. Find out more
MS Go for Gold Scholarships - applications are now open!
MS Go for Gold Scholarships provide recipients with the opportunity to follow a personal dream.
Maybe you want to explore your creative side, further your education, kickstart a business idea, or buy equipment that will have a positive impact on your daily life.
If you’re living with MS and have a dream - whatever it is - you can now apply for
a MS Go for Gold Scholarship.
Read more about how it works and start your application
Here's an idea to entertain the kids these school holidays
If you know any young book lovers, why not get them into the MS Readathon - a fun way to explore books and help raise money for MS, like the kids in this video
How to deal with relapses
This podcast will address what a
relapse is, how to tell if you're
having one, and strategies on how to best be prepared in the event of experiencing one. Listen now
Have you watched Susan's story?
14 years ago, Susan had to face the stark reality of being diagnosed with MS. She was working and looking forward to starting a family with Tim, the love of her life. The reality of her health situation somewhat changed this course. Watch Susan's story
How to feel good and do well
In this live webinar, you'll learn how to develop a road map of daily practices to help you feel good and do well - no matter your circumstances.
Date: Monday 5 July
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM AEST
Cost: Free
NDIS and equipment - get what you need
In this live webinar, an occupational therapist will explain how the process works and what's involved when using your NDIS plan to buy assistive equipment.
Date: Monday 19 July
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM AEST
Cost: Free
Join us from Tasmania or from wherever you are!
