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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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10 April 2025

Miscellaneous Items Available from FlexEquip

If you can't find the equipment you need in the FlexEquip standard range, check out the Miscellaneous Items category on the FlexEquip website—you migh...
04 April 2025

Top-5 Frequently Asked Questions from March 2025

The first quarter of 2025 has passed, and the MND NSW Info Line has responded to over 300 enquiries during this time. People have reached out with a v...
03 April 2025

Guest Speaker Announcement: Professor Matthew Kiernan AM

We are thrilled to announce Professor Matthew Kiernan AM as the guest speaker for our annual Day of Hope and Remembrance. Professor Kiernan is the Chi...
01 April 2025

Reduce the Risk of Trips and Falls this April Falls Month

April Falls Month is an annual campaign that encourages everyone to assess their home and implement strategies to reduce the risk of falls. ...
20 March 2025

“Keep exploring and making memories” Ron’s Travel Story and Must-Read Review

With good preparation, it is possible to overcome the challenges that travelling with MND presents. Knowing what services you’ll need and organising t...
17 March 2025

Make Your Choices Matter: National Advance Care Planning Week

Advance care planning is all about ensuring you receive the care you choose should you be unable to communicate your preferences or make decisions. Na...
17 March 2025

Dysphagia is common for people living with MND: So, what is it?

Simply put, dysphagia means difficulty swallowing. According to Speech Pathology Australia, dysphagia can be any problem with the muscles in the mouth...
17 March 2025

Open the Gates!..to Carer Gateway

As carers, we often spend a lot of our time looking after others and sometimes we forget or don’t prioritise time to find out what supports are availa...
17 March 2025

Top-5 Frequently Asked Questions: February 2025

A busy February saw the MND NSW Info Line respond to well over 100 enquiries. This month’s Top-5 includes frequently asked questions about causes of M...
10 March 2025

Arjo Sara Stedy Standing Lifter Available from FlexEquip

If you need a little extra help with transfers but want to stay as independent as possible, or if you’re a carer looking for a safe and simple way to...
11 February 2025

Run for Tez and MND

In March, Andrew Wynne will be running from Newcastle to Port Macquarie to raise awareness about MND and funds to support people living with MND. His...
11 February 2025

ElevenLabs Voice Banking Voucher Available from FlexEquip

We are excited to offer people living with MND access to the innovative new AI-developed voice banking/synthetic voice creation service from ElevenLab...