Media releases

25 May 2026

Five breakthrough startups join a partnership designed to accelerate disability and neuro-health innovation, improving independence, rehabilitation and quality of life for people living with neurological conditions. Read more. 

18 May 2026

Six months after a period of great uncertainty for South Australians and Territorians living with MS, the MS Society SA & NT marks its first World MS Day under new leadership with landmarks to be lit up red across Adelaide and Darwin. Read more. 

13 May 2026

Perth city-goers will find themselves face-to-face with a giant Snakes + Ladders board in the heart of the city this month, created by Rhonda who rebuilt her life after a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) led to early retirement. Now her story and artwork sit at the heart of MSWA’s Art Without Limits exhibition at Central Park Tower. Read more. 

23 February 2026 

Eight Western Australians living with neurological conditions have been given the means to turn bold ambitions into reality through the inaugural MSWA Life not Limits Grant. Read more. 

18 November 2025

We are pleased to announce that the formal process of acquiring the assets of MS Society SA and NT (MS SANT) has been successfully completed. As of Tuesday, 18 November, MSWA and MS SANT is now officially operating as a singular entity. Read More. 

7 November 2025

In a global first, MSWA has announced a $1.75 million joint venture with the global tech startup accelerator Founders Factory, to fund and scale breakthrough technologies designed to transform the lives of people living with neurological conditions. Read More.

21 October 2025.

MSWA, supported by MS Australia, is stepping in to stabilise support and ensure continuity of care and support for people living with MS across South Australia and the Northern Territory. This follows the recent news that the MS Society SA & NT has entered voluntary administration. Read more.  

23 Sep 2025 

MSWA and the Perth Wildcats are proud to announce the renewal of their partnership for a second consecutive year, bringing together the two iconic Western Australian organisations, united by a shared commitment to community, inclusion and making a meaningful difference. Among those inspired by the partnership is MSWA Client, Andrew Grero, a talented Perth-based artist living with young onset Parkinson's disease. Read more. 

30 May 2025 

Western Australians are invited to witness a vibrant celebration of creativity and self-expression in Art Without Limits, an exhibition curated by MSWA showcasing the extraordinary talents of artists living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other neurological conditions. This inspiring exhibition moves beyond the limitations of diagnosis to highlight the unique perspectives, skills, and passions of more than 50 artists from across the state. Read more. 

7 May 2025 

MSWA is excited to announce ahead of International Nurses Day (Monday, 12 May), the launch of WA’s first dedicated 24/7 neurological nursing service thanks to the generosity of the WA community. The NeuroConnect Nurse program will provide vital support to people living with complex and often unpredictable neurological conditions including multiple sclerosis, MND, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, stroke and acquired brain injury. Read more. 

25 March 2025 

Kylie Jones became the first-ever MSWA Client to win the Mega Home Lottery, bagging the $3.3 million Grand Prize Package, with her husband Brett. While the stunning City Beach home hit every point when it came to luxury, its standard layout didn’t cater for someone living with MS and posed significant challenges for Mrs Jones’ mobility. Mr Jones said that the lottery win gave them the freedom to create something truly life changing for Mrs Jones. Read more. 

3 March 2025

In MS Australia's latest $5.7 million research grant round, 35 new research initiatives will be funded focusing on advancing better treatments, prevention, and cures for MS. Thanks to the investment and support of MSWA, funded by the generosity of Western Australians, this will be MS Australia's largest ever research grant round. Read more. 

25 February 2025

The Exopulse Mollii Suit is a cutting-edge treatment for managing pain and increasing mobility for people with neurological conditions. MSWA is working to ensure Western Australians are among the first to be able to access the game-changing treatment. Read more.

8 May 2024
MSWA announces the commencement of construction of the long-awaited Montario Quarter. This initiative underscores MSWA's unwavering commitment to providing top-tier support for individuals neurological conditions and spinal cord injuries across Western Australia. Read more >

29 November 2023
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. Read more >

5 July 2023
New clues found in hunt for MS cure. MSWA's Chief Marketing Officer to interview Dr. Fabis-Pedrini on the revolutionary MS research breakthrough. Read more >

2 December 2022
MSWA's 2022-2023 commitment to neurological research. Read more >

21 September 2021
New MSWA CEO appointed. Read more >

20 July 2021
MSWA Commitment to Research, 2021 Announcement. Read more >

13 May 2021
CEO Marcus Stafford Announces Retirement. Read more >

8 March 2021
MSWA is WA’s leading contributor to neurological research. Read more >

2 March 2021
MSWA and ECU research funding partnership: New motion-sensing technology set to make waves for people living with neurological conditions. Read more >