Motor neurone disease (MND) is the name given to a group of diseases in which motor neurones progressively die. Motor neurones are nerve cells that control the movement of voluntary muscles, that is, muscles that are under conscious control. These include all the muscles of the arms, legs, back and neck and of speech, swallowing and breathing.

Please see the April 2020 MND Australia Fact Sheet - Background information on MND 

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MND Australia have developed a 'Living with MND during the COVID-19 pandemic' fact sheet.

Please click here for the fact sheet.

COVID-19 Update

MND Australia have added some quick links to the latest updates on COVID-19. Please click here to find important information on COVID-19.

Please check out the recently updated MND Australia Fact Sheet - Planning ahead

UPDATE

Due to the impact that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is having on the ability of health professionals to travel and attend events we have decided to postpone the Health Professionals Forum. We regret any inconvenience this may cause individuals, and will advise when the event has been rescheduled.
 
Until there's a cure, there's care 

10/03/2020 

We understand that many people living with MND and their carers, families and friends may be concerned about COVID-19 (coronavirus).

MND Australia have posted a brief information statement their website that has a link to Health Direct with some very measured information and relevant links.

https://www.mndaust.asn.au/News-and-media/COVID-19-and-MND.aspx

 

 

On behalf of our board, we have great pleasure in inviting you to attend MND Tasmania’s annual general meeting (AGM) to be held at Paranaple Convention Centre, 137 Rooke St, Devonport.

Where: Paranaple Convention Centre, 137 Rooke St, Devonport

When: Sunday March 15 at 10am

At the meeting we will report to members on the association’s performance during the year to December 2019 and our outlook for the coming year.

We look forward to seeing you on the day!

****UPDATE****

Unless the State Government instructs that such gatherings should be cancelled, the AGM will be held as scheduled.

MND Australia have posted a 'stay safe message' on Facebook that includes a link to health direct which has a section on bush fires and your health with some useful links.