…Auslan and 11 community languages. Subscribe directly here. Please share and encourage as many participants, their families, carers and others in the community to sign-up to receive SAFEGuard. For support…

…MD and you always make new friends and get some good info from others.” – Peter If you would like to attend a MDNSW retreat, please contact Carolyn on carolyn.cm@mdnsw.org.au….

Modifying your existing car or purchasing a new car to be modified is an expensive consideration. Check out these articles to help with your decision: A Brief Glimpse info Purchasing…

…friends and have a blast. Spots are limited, so please to Laura at laura.howard@mdnsw.org.au or on 02 8985 9857 by Wednesday, 28 September. Further details: When: Wednesday, 5th October, 2022,…

…the National Relay Service (NRS). Call 1300 555 727 Ask for Australian Centre for Disability Law on 1800 800 708 Email: adviceline@disabilitylaw.org.au for legal advice OR info@disabilitylaw.org.au for other information….

The UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities, spoken by people with disability. From the Disability Advocacy Resource Unit (DARU) website. DARU are based in Victoria….

…explains NDIS Plan budgets and rules For more information on types of support budgets, including core supports, capacity building, capital supports and starting your plan, visit the NDIS website here….

…Protective Equipment (PPE) how we are supporting participants and providers during COVID-19. To read the pack visit the Information packs page on the NDIS website and look for Self-managed participants….

…talking frankly to kids who are curious about his condition. Amin is also a dating coach and you can read more about him on the US Muscular Dystrophy Association website….

From 1 November 2022, the supply of plastic single-use straws will be banned in NSW. The Plastic Single-Use Straw Exemption 2022 (PDF 63KB) allows the continued supply of plastic single-use…

…described, challenges and barriers were identified in 57% of experiences. The following challenges and barriers were mentioned, but not limited to: Lack of assistive technology or other accessible features on…

In late June, we held a Peer Connect Info Share Innovation Showcase online with 7 people attending. Each participant did a ‘Show and Tell’ of their best assistive technology (AT)….

…our incredible participants, fundraisers, community ambassadors, ambassadors, sponsors, donors, major donors, supporters, partners, volunteers, and our beautiful MDNSW staff and members. Thank you all for your support and dedication to…

We recently held our annual Neuromuscular Information and Research Day (NIRD), this year going virtual and hosting the event on Zoom. This enabled us to open the event up to…

…develop lifelong friendships by attending our new short-stay program for Young Adults aged 18-30. $50 – Gift of Connection Your gift can connect mothers of children with Muscular Dystrophy from…

…Report for 2022-2023 is available now! Read on to see all the highlights of what we’ve achieved together as a community throughout the 2022-2023 financial year. Download the Impact Report….