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Dive into real-life journeys, expert advice, and the latest updates from the MND community. Whether you're seeking support, sharing your experience, or staying informed — our blog is here to connect and uplift.

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01 March 2024

Tim Takes on a Half Marathon for MND

Tim Wells is getting ready to tackle the Runaway Sydney Half Marathon on May 5 in honour of his father Geoff. Sadly, Geoff lost his battle with MND wi...
22 February 2024

Volunteer Spotlight - Meet Lynne

For the past three years, Lynne Munnich has been busily helping MND NSW as one of our valued volunteers. If you pop into our office or give us a call...
13 February 2024

Cornflower Tattoos

Have you seen our new temporary cornflower tattoo? We have been inspired by your MND tattoos, and have now made blue cornflower tattoos available in o...
09 February 2024

The Month of Love: Sex, Intimacy and MND

Whether you take part in celebrating Valentine’s Day or not, it has become a significant cultural and commercial celebration in Australia.  Chocc...
08 February 2024

Top-5 Frequently Asked Questions from January 2024

It has been a busy start to the New Year with the MND NSW Info Line responding to 85 enquiries in January. Below are the Top-5 frequently asked questi...
07 February 2024

Feeding Tubes Support Quality of Life for People with MND

It is Feeding Tube Awarness Week: 4-10 February 2024. We take part in raising awareness about feeding tubes because for many people with MND, a feedin...
23 January 2024

Christmas Cheer for a Good Cause

Kieran Kelly hosted a Christmas lights community fundraiser throughout December, putting on a fantastic festive display to support MND NSW. Thank you...
15 December 2023

MND NSW Reseach Grants

Thanks to your generous support, MND NSW has funded grants for two researchers as part of the 2024 MNDRA research grant program. Congratulations to Dr...
15 December 2023

November Top-5 Frequently Asked Questions

Another busy month for the MND NSW Info Line. In November we responded to 82 enquiries from the MND community. Here are five of the frequently asked q...
14 December 2023

Changing Lives, One Guide at a Time

It isn’t every day that you turn your experience of a life-changing diagnosis into a guide that gets published in one of the world’s most prestigious...
04 December 2023

Christmas Closure Dates

MND NSW, including FlexEquip, will be closed for the holiday period from 12pm-midday Friday 22 December, reopening on Monday 8 January 2024. During th...
29 November 2023

Our Christmas Collection is Here!

Looking for the perfect gifts this Christmas? Head to our online store here! Our Christmas Collection is available now, with gifts for every budget! A...