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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.
Tasty Treats for the Holidays
The silly season is upon us and there is no better time to indulge in some tasty treats! Some people living with MND require modifications in food tex...
Equipment Spotlight: Obi Robotic Feeder
A Robotic Feeder can be used by anyone with reduced upper limb function to improve independence at mealtimes. What’s the benefit? The Robotic Feeder s...
John's Story
In December 2023, John was diagnosed with MND, a time that John and his wife describe as ‘terrifying’. By January the following year, John had become...
MND NSW Speech Cards
MND NSW has printed cards that people with speech difficulties may wish to carry and use in their interactions with others. Thanks to your feedba...
Community Fundraising Champions - Don McMurray
With his fans eagerly awaiting the tasty treats Don delivered to them each week, it was only a matter of time before he was asked to share his culinar...
Research Collaboration: Exploring Healthcare Inequities for People Living with MND in NSW
In 2023, MND NSW was involved in a research project that aimed to understand healthcare inequities of people living with MND in NSW, here are the resu...
Equipment Spotlight: Portable Ramp Decpac EBL
Don’t let home access stop you accessing the community. Get out and about with confidence knowing you can use your Decpac EBL portable ramp when you n...
Top-5 Frequently Asked Questions from October 2024
A busy October saw the MND NSW Info Line respond to over 100 enquiries. These enquiries covered a variety of topics including, accessing MND informati...
World Compassionate Communities Day 2024
1 November 2024 is World Compassionate Communities Day. The movement promotes death and dying, loss and care as everyone’s responsibility. The...
Volunteer Spotlight - meet Amanda, Mary and Kayla
Mary, Kayla and Amanda have been volunteering for MND NSW for over a decade, assisting at Walk to Defeat MND events, selling MND NSW merchandise, and...
How to extend the ring time on your smartphone
You hear your smart phone ringing; you’ve been waiting for an important call, but you can’t seem to find your handset. You start searching for it only...
Equipment Spotlight: Switch Adapted Door Chime
Feel comfortable being left alone, in bed, on the couch or in the bathroom with this call device. If you’re a person living with MND and you want some...