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Hello,
Welcome to this edition of Vitality.
We are proud to announce this year's Commitment to Research. We are also featuring a video presented by Professor Lucinda Black and PhD Candidate Rebecca Russell from Curtin University on; MS Diet Research & Resources.
Take a look below.
Until next time, take care.
This Month in Research
Over the past decade MSWA has contributed over $34 million to fund research into finding the cause, better treatments and a cure for MS and other neurological conditions.
We are excited and proud to announce that in the 2022/23 financial year, we are committing a further $5 million to neurological research. This new contribution means MSWA has contributed over $34 million to local, national and international research.
We believe that research provides hope for people living with a neurological condition and will ultimately improve the lives of our Clients and all people supported by MSWA.
Our understanding of MS and neurological conditions has improved significantly over the years. It’s thanks to Western Australians supporting our fundraising initiatives and lotteries, that we can continue to make these significant contributions.
“I am delighted to continue our funding of neurological research including WA research projects which we believe will lead to finding the cause, better treatments, and hopefully one day a cure for many neurological conditions.” MSWA CEO Melanie Kiely said of the announcement.
“We truly can’t thank our supporters enough for continuing to trust us to support people with neurological conditions, and fund vital research not only here in Western Australia but nationally and internationally too.”
For more information about MSWA’s commitment to research and research projects we are currently funding visit our website by clicking the button below.
MSWA Client Forum 2022
MSWA’s Annual Client Forum
Our next feature video from the MSWA Client Forum is, MS Diet Research & Resources presented by Professor Lucinda Black and PhD Student Rebecca Russell from Curtin University.
Stay Connected
Cockburn Mindfulness & Connection Group
Are you interested in learning mindfulness for stress management?
If you live in the Beeliar area, join us on Tuesday, 13 December.
Peer Coffee Catch-ups
Connect with others who live with MS over a coffee at our monthly catch-ups at various locations around WA.
Northam MS Peer Support Group
If you're in the Wheatbelt region and living with a neurological condition, join us in September at Bridgeley Community Centre.
Neuro Carer Group - Life-limiting Conditions
Caring for someone with a life-limiting condition? Get support and guidance from MSWA counsellors.
MS and Other Neuro Conditions Carer Support Group
Our monthly sessions welcome carers of people with any neurological condition.
Rockingham Carer Group
If you're a carer based in the Peel region, join us when we meet on the first Thursday of each month at a Rockingham community venue.
Mandurah Mindfulness & Meditation Workshop
Are you interested in learning more about mindfulness and meditation?
Join us at our next workshop at MSWA Mandurah on Wednesday, 7 December.
Rockingham Mindfulness & Connection Group
Want to improve your stress management and add more relaxation into your life?
Our next session is being held on Friday, 9 December.
Be Here Now Mindfulness Workshops 2022
These workshops are an opportunity to explore mindfulness practice for complete newbies. This group is an opportunity to meet others who may be struggling with managing overwhelm, stress, and daily living, and practice being in the here and now.
Our next workshop will be held at a location in Wilson on Friday, 9 December.
MSWA holds a variety of events throughout the year for people living with a neurological condition, their families and carers. These range from physical exercise, to meditation, stress management and social interaction.
Get Involved
MS Balance Trial
Trial Aim Description
Improve walking and balance in patients with Relapsing Remitting and Progressive Multiple Sclerosis by combining balance training and non-invasive brain stimulation.
Trial Eligibility Requirements
Able to walk independently and have mild to moderate balance impairment. This intervention will be in addition to your regular outpatient therapy program prescribed by your physicians. All patients will participate in 2 weekly sessions of structured balance therapy for 6 weeks (12 sessions, each about 2 hours). Half of the group will receive the brain stimulation and half will receive the sham stimulation. To date there have been no adverse effects associated with tDCS.
Are you interested? Enquire today
Principal Investigator: Clinical Professor Soumya Ghosh
Enquiries email: claire.tucak@health.wa.gov.au
Click here or click the image above to learn about the Mindpod system.
SPIN Study
You are invited to participate in a research project, which is part of the Systematic Profiling in Neurological Conditions (SPIN) study. This project seeks to examine the feasibility of a contemporary gaming environment in people with MS.
If you’re interested in participating, click the button below.
Share Your Stories
If you have an interesting story you would like to share with our readers, we would love to hear from you.
