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Egg-cellent Choices for a Healthier Easter

With Easter just around the corner, it's time to embrace the festivities while keeping our wellbeing in mind. Here are some evidence-based tips from a Dietitian for a healthful and joyful Easter.

Balancing Easter treats.
Susan shores up WA's voice

Susan Hyde has stepped up to the plate for Western Australia, becoming the state representative in the MS Australia National Advocates Program.

Susan Hyde.
“Love conquers all”

For most, one diagnosis in a lifetime can, understandably, be more than enough for a person to handle.

John and Pauline.
New NDIS to bring major changes… Potentially

One of the most frightening words in the English language is ‘potential’.

NDIS Final Report.
MSWA to hold inaugural art exhibition in 2024

MSWA Clients are invited to submit their pieces of art for the chance to be part of the inaugural MSWA art exhibition.

A paint palette holding red, yellow, white and brown paint with a paintbrush dipping into the paint.
Devlyn Construction selected for state-of-the-art accommodation facility in Shenton Park

MSWA is delighted to announce the appointment of Devlyn Construction as the chosen contractor for the development of its cutting-edge high-support accommodation facility in Shenton Park, Perth.

World-leading clinical trial provides new hope for Australians living with multiple sclerosis

A world-leading clinical trial will seek to reverse neurological damage caused by primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) in Australians living with the debilitating condition, in an announcement made today at the MS Australia Progress in Research Conference in Perth.

Turning curls into cash for MSWA

In May, hairdresser Shanae Wilson transformed her Wangara salon into a fundraising hub – offering patrons blow outs and hair styling services, with 100% of the proceeds donated to MSWA.

Communicating for life

Did you know that 1 in 7 Australians will experience a communication difficulty in their lifetime?

It's Speech Pathology Week, and in 2023 Speech Pathology Australia is focusing on the important role speech pathologists play in ensuring clients can access a basic human right: the ability to communicate for life.

To find out more about how speech pathologists make a lasting impact on Clients lives, we spoke with MSWA Senior Speech Pathologist Cassandra Latouche and Speech Pathologist Rebekah Smith.

Unravelling the Mysteries of Multiple Sclerosis

This groundbreaking discovery not only furthers our understanding of MS but also holds the potential to revolutionise the development of effective treatments for long-term disability in individuals affected by this chronic disease of the central nervous system.