Provision of Information
The MS Society is committed to providing relevant quality information to people with MS, their families, health professionals and community members.
Seminars are regularly held in order to provide education to people newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, regarding the disease process associated with multiple sclerosis, to discuss the emotional and physical reactions and problems that may be encountered, to inform people of the services provided by the Society and to provide an opportunity for people to meet Society staff.
The Society’s Welfare Officer identifies the social welfare needs of Members and can provide financial counselling, budgetary assistance and information regarding social security benefits to Members.
The Welfare Officer also prepares and submits Members applications to the Lotteries Commission and other funding agencies for equipment and other financial assistance and assists Members in financial crisis.
Society Loans And Grants service, coordinated by the Welfare Officer, responds to Member’s requests for financial assistance. A full assessment is made of a Member’s financial situation is undertaken. Where no other option can be found in order to deal with the Member’s financial crisis, a submission is put to the Chief Executive Officer. Recommendations are made to the Chief Executive Officer based on the criteria established by the Finance Committee. The submission is then assessed by the Finance Committee. If a loan is approved, the Welfare Officer oversees any required repayments.
Written Information about Multiple Sclerosis and its management is available to people with multiple sclerosis and others. For information telephone 9365 4838.
The Society makes available to those Members who wish it, an Identification Card which has been found to be useful at banks and other places where verification of a signature is required. For more information telephone 9365 4846.
The Society has a quality publication called the "Bulletin" published 3 times each year. Articles for publication can be submitted at any time. All Members receive a copy of the Bulletin. Read the latest edition of the Bulletin here.