The Examiner has published an article about the inequities of neurological services across Tasmania.  MND Tasmania has been part of the Neurological Alliance of Tasmania (NAT) since its inception in 2006. Since that time, we have been lobbying for improved neurological services for people with neurological conditions including MND in the State.

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The MND Research Blog have posted an update on where things are at with Edaravone in Australia

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There is also an updated FAQ sheet available from MND Australia below

Edaravone June 2017

There is a new MND support group operating in the North West of Tasmania, you can access their Facebook page here

The Advocate newspaper recently published an article on the support group which you can access here

Guy Barnett presented a motion regarding MND to parliament which was successfully moved.

Please click here to read the full Notice of Motion

 

The Tasmanian Government is developing a new Disability Framework for Action for 2018-2020.

The Disability Framework for Action 2018-2020 will set out what Tasmanian Government agencies will do to support people with disability to participate equally in all aspects of community life.

We want to know what you see as the priorities for making Tasmania a better place for people with disability.

The public consultation period is now open and will continue until 9 June 2017.

You can participate via on-line survey, by e-mail, by post or in person at public forums to be held in major centres.  Follow this link http://www.dpac.tas.gov.au/divisions/csr for more details.

Please contact us if your organisation would like to arrange to meet with the consultation team. We can discuss the review with you or your organisation at a time that best suits you. 

For further information e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 6232 7132.

A Legana man has authored an anthology of stories which will support a cause that is close to his heart. David Brelsford was impacted by motor neurone disease when a friend died from the disease 16 years ago. David's book Crossroads can be purchased at Petrarch's Bookshop, located at 89 Brisbane Street Launceston, for $16.95. 

 

Click here to read the full news article on the Examiner website

 

 

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