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NDIS Plan Implementation Workshops
The Plan Implementation Workshops are practical workshops to support participants, carers and their families to prepare for implementing their approved NDIS plan. Read More
Commissioner talks publicly for first time about his muscular dystrophy
We love this speech by Michigan public official Commissioner Jason Morgan, who talks openly for the first time about living with Becker Muscular Dystrophy. Read More
NDIS Community Connection Desk
The NDIS Community Connection Desk provides the opportunity to come and meet a Local Area Coordinator (LAC) in your area. The 20 minutes, one to one consultation, is an opportunity to bring your questions to an LAC. Read More
NDIS Information Sessions
Do you have questions about the NDIS and how it can support you or your child? Read More
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month
August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month. At the MDNSW Medical Seminar on 11 November we will hear from Dr Michelle Farrar who is leading the SMA clinical trials at the Sydney Children's Hospital. Read More
Professor Graeme Morgan receives Queen’s Birthday honour
MDNSW extends sincere congratulations to past President of MDNSW Professor Graeme Morgan who was recently appointed Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to medicine as a clinical geneticist and paediatrician to medical education and professional organisations. Read More
Wheelchair Grand Prix
Wheelchair Grand Prix is the latest highly competitive sport for people who use powerchairs! Read about how it's founder Chris Quinlan has created a legacy in honour of his mate, and late friend of MDNSW, Dean Crane Read More
Defiant Lives Documentary
The history of the disability rights movement is less well documented than other civil rights movements but equally as important. Defiant Lives is a powerful new film collating many of the stories and battles for access and inclusion we can tend to take for granted, or simply not realise actually happened. Read More
Peer Support Groups
Peer Support is a great way to share experiences, get useful information, get tips on the NDIS and build your network and confidence. The Physical Disability Council of NSW runs groups in different areas and the meetings are free to attend. Read More
Stories about having a sibling with disability
Insight on SBS looks interesting, where complex, but seldom heard stories are told about people who grew up with a sibling who has a disability. Read More