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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).

Global MND Day - Professor Sulev Koks.
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).

Global MND Day - Professor Samar Aoun.
CEO Marcus Stafford Announces Retirement

MSWA CEO will step down from his role in October after 19 years at the helm.

Marcus Stafford MSWA CEO announces retirement.
Nurses: Leading Neurological Support to the Future

Today, on International Nurses Day we celebrate the impact our nurses have on the healthcare system and neurological care.

PBAC Recommends MS Medication Ofatumumab for PBS

Ofatumumab (Kesimpta®) to be subsidised under the Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme (PBS).

International Brain Awareness Week – MSWA’s research commitment

Today marks the start of Brain Awareness Week, a global campaign to spark interest, awareness and support for brain science.

As the leading organisation supporting Western Australians living with a neurological condition, MSWA is proud of a record contribution of $4m to neurological research this financial year making us Western Australia’s leading contributor to neurological research.

MSWA is WA’s leading contributor to neurological research

MSWA is proud to be Western Australia’s leading contributor to neurological research. This year, we are delighted to announce a new record contribution of $4m.

Chloe, MSWA Client and Prue Hart, MSWA Funded Researcher.
Ozanimod approved for PBS listing for relapsing remitting MS

Ozanimod (Zeposia®) listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme for the treatment of relapsing remitting MS (RRMS).

Does childhood diet impact future MS?

A recently published work by MSWA funded researcher Dr Lucinda Black from Curtin University suggests that dietary intake during childhood could affect the development of MS as an adult.

Diet and MS.
MSWA builds new multipurpose facility in Albany

MSWA has begun construction of a new multipurpose $7m facility for people living with a neurological condition in Albany.