Neurological Alliance Australia

Introduction:

The Neurological Alliance Australia (NAA) is an alliance of not-for-profit peak national organisations representing adults and children living with progressive neurological and neuromuscular diseases in Australia. The Alliance was established in 2010 to promote improved quality of life, coordinated services and greater research investment.

Who does the Alliance represent?

The Alliance represents over 500,000 Australians living with progressive neurological or muscular conditions that have no known cause and no cure. This group includes adults and children, carers, families, friends and workmates whose life is, or has been, affected by a progressive neurological condition.

What are Progressive Neurological Conditions?

Progressive neurological and neuromuscular diseases are a set of complex and disabling conditions. While this broad group contains conditions with various characteristics, all are degenerative and incurable, resulting in significant disability, grief and need for expert care and personal assistance. A large number of diseases and diagnoses are represented by this definition. 

Membership of the NAA includes:

Alzheimer’s Australia

Friedreich Ataxia Research Association Australasia

Huntington’s Disease Australia

Muscular Dystrophy Foundation Australia

MND Australia

Multiple Sclerosis Australia

Parkinson’s Australia

Spinal Muscular Atrophy Australia