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Vitality - February
Hello,
It is my pleasure to introduce myself to our Vitality readers, one week in to my role as the new CEO of MSWA. I am honoured to be here, and aware of the responsibility of guiding this amazing organisation and its team as we support Western Australians with neurological conditions to live their best lives. I am also conscious of the role we can play in supporting the research community to find cures and ways to slow down or better manage symptoms.
My first and most significant goal is to listen. I’m listening to ways we can invest our resources to support you better and where we need to help shape the future for Western Australians and indeed all Australians living with neurological conditions. I am aware we have positioned ourselves with the tagline ‘We Know Neuro’. I want to understand what that means for you, what opportunities exist to have an even greater impact, and how we can adapt to really meet all your needs and specialise in this area.
I am conscious we are nothing without the passion and dedication of our amazing staff. In my first week I have been so touched by their passion for what we are here to do and their willingness to give their best and more. My job is to work with them to set the direction, remove any barriers and empower them to be their best.
In short, I am so honoured and humbled to have this role and I look forward to meeting you, listening to you and learning from you all as we navigate the present and the future.
Melanie
Melanie Kiely
MSWA CEO
This Month in Research
Researchers are working around Australia and the globe to better understand neurological conditions and their causes, seeking new or better treatments and ultimately, cures. Get further details on current research projects and exciting discoveries in the field of neurological research.
Stay Connected
Peer Coffee Catch-ups
Connect with others who live with MS over a coffee at our monthly catch-ups at various locations around WA.
I'm Fine Peer Support Group
Connect with others and share experiences living with a neuro condition at our monthly meetings held in Beechboro and Butler.
Northam MS Peer Support Group
If you're in the Wheatbelt region and living with a neurological condition, join us at the 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.
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.
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