Muscular Dystrophy Association of NSW

National Duchenne MD Register

Last modified on 16 Jun 2009 11:11pm

Encouraging progress is being made towards establishing a National Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Register.

The impetus for a voluntary register of all Australian boys with DMD is to provide them and their families with the opportunity to participate in international clinical treatment trials arising from advances in genetic technologies and gene therapy.Read More

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Motown in Mudgee, 7 November 2009

Last modified on 05 Jun 2009 03:16pm

Don’t miss this outstanding musical event featuring the incredible James Morrison and his Motown Show to be held on Saturday, 7 November 2009 at Gooree Park in Mudgee, one of the NSW’s great wine regions.

All funds raised will go to Muscular Dystrophy Foundation Australia.

Tickets go on sale 1 July 2009. Go to the Gooree Park website or call them on 02 6378 1800.Read More

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Pension increase & carer supplement announced in Federal Budget

Last modified on 14 May 2009 06:19pm

An increase in pensions, including Disability Support Pension and Carer Payment, is the social policy centrepiece of the Federal Government’s 2009 Budget.Read More

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National Electric Wheelchair Sports 2009

Last modified on 26 Apr 2009 04:48pm

Rugby Final NSW vs WA

Grand final day of the National Electric Wheelchair Sports 2009 saw the NSW Colts win the Roger Melnyk Trophy following wins in both Hockey (against Victoria) and Rugby League (against Western Australia).

The dominance of NSW was dented by a win to the Victoria Vipers in Soccer with a one-all draw being decided in favour of Victoria on a penalty shoot out.Read More

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Walk for MD, Manly Beach, NSW

Last modified on 07 Apr 2009 12:50pm

Hojgaard-Olsen Family MDNSW members

Nearly 200 people joined Walk for MD on a beautiful Sydney morning to raise funds and awareness for muscular dystrophy, Sunday 5 April 2009. Read More

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PIPEd supports Muscular Dystrophy

Last modified on 07 Apr 2009 12:49pm

PIPEd General Manager Mike Lyle presented MDF Australia CEO David Jack with a cheque for $15,000, Tuesday 31 March 2009, Sydney.Read More

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Solidarity March in SA

Last modified on 18 Mar 2009 12:05am

Solidarity March

The streets of Adelaide turned bright red on Tuesday 10 March when Muscular Dystrophy Association Inc (SA) conducted its inaugural Solidarity March.Read More

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Red Bow a symbol of support

Last modified on 17 Mar 2009 11:56pm

Red Bow Collectors

 BRISBANE workers braving the early morning rush hour were warned they’d see red on Friday the 13th. Read More

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