The MSWA Board has announced the appointment of new CEO Melanie Kiely, who will replace Marcus Stafford AM when he steps down in October.
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27 August 2021
Speech Pathologists giving Western Australians a voice
Speech Pathology plays a crucial role in helping people regain a fundamental part of being human – communication. Speech Pathologists study, assess, and treat changes in understanding language, speaking, reading, writing, and importantly, swallowing food and drink.
22 August 2021
New research and tools for speech pathology
Communication is a fundamental human right. Associate Professor Anne Whitworth from Curtin University is developing a new NARNIA Communication App to help people with communication issues after stroke. This is one of the newly funded projects from our record-breaking $10 million research contribution in 2021.
10 August 2021
Vale Dr Greg Brotherson
It is with sadness we advise that Dr Greg Brotherson passed away on Friday, 6 August 2021.
02 August 2021
“IT’S HUGE!” - MSWA Albany progress update, August 2021
Over her 25 years as a volunteer, employee and Client, Caroline Clarke-Smith has seen MSWA’s presence in Albany grow from a small support group to the development of a $7m facility for people living with neurological conditions.
22 July 2021
MS medication Aubagio (teriflunomide) delisted from Australian market
Aubagio (teriflunomide) a medication used to treat multiple sclerosis is being delisted in Australia by Sanfoli. Generic medications remain available.
20 July 2021
MSWA Commitment to Research, 2021 Announcement
Today, MSWA is proud to announce that in this 2021/22 financial year, we are committing a record-breaking amount of $10 million to neurological research.
02 July 2021
An update about COVID-19
MSWA remains alert but not alarmed as we monitor the COVID-19 situation.
This article provides a current update and a useful link for more information.
21 June 2021
MSWA-funded researchers providing hope for those living with MND
A study funded by MSWA is examining factors influencing quality of life for people living with motor neurone disease (MND).
21 June 2021
MSWA-supported study focuses on needs of MND family carers
A new national study identified the need for greater emotional support at end of life for family carers of people with motor neurone disease (MND).
