EVENTS & PROGRAMS

EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

Being part of the MDNSW community means that you have access to a wide range of fun, informative and educational activities and events throughout the year.

Our July – December 2024 Event Calendar is out now! Download it here.

Spring Roll & Pot Luck Picnic – Saturday 28 September, 2024

Young Adults Retreat, Friday 11 October – Monday 14 October, 2024

Community Day – Saturday 30 November, 2024

Summer Camp – Monday 13 – Friday 17 January 2025

Covid-19 Notice:

Our Events are prone to cancellation or postponement depending on Australian Health advice and NSW Government restrictions. We will endeavour to reschedule as many of our impacted events as possible. Up-to-date vaccination status or certificate is no longer required to attend any MDNSW, as per Government policy changes.

Our annual events include:

• Camps for kids
• Weekend retreats for adults
• Sibling days
• Big Red Roll + Stroll
• Neuromuscular Seminar and Research Updates
• Peer Support Group meetings
• MD community day celebration

What other programs do we run?

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

MDNSW runs the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, where young people with a neuromuscular condition have the opportunity to participate in self-directed activities to earn a Bronze, Silver and Gold Award. Our Duke of Ed participants continue to inspire us with their amazing adventures and achievements.

To learn more about our Duke of Edinburgh program, click here.

Priority Access

Some of our programs are quite popular. Occasionally there may be a waiting list for camps or retreats if we receive a lot of applications. To ensure the system is fair, we will assess applications based on priority. Read our Priority Access Criteria here.

Cancellation Policy

A lot of time and upfront expense goes into every MDNSW camp or retreat. Accommodation, equipment and meals all add up. Read our Cancellation Policy here.