MND Australia is an active member of the
International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations, the peak body for national organisations that support people living with motor neurone disease (MND).
MND is a global problem. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity or demographic. It is a devastating disease that affects over 350,000 of the world’s people and kills over 100,000 people every year (
International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations).
MND Australia is an active member of the
International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations (International Alliance), the peak body for national organisations that support people living with MND. Currently, more than 60 national patient support and advocacy groups from over 50 countries worldwide are members of the International Alliance.
IThe CEO of MND Australia, Carol Birks was Chairperson of the International Alliance from 2013 to 2017.
Through the International Alliance we share and exchange knowledge, experiences and resources to ensure the best possible care and support will be made available to people affected by MND from around the world.
Each year members of the International Alliance gather to share ideas, information and intiatives to improve the outcomes of all people living with MND. The
25th Annual Alliance Meeting was held in Boston, USA from 5–10 December 2017.
Through the International Alliance, MND Australia is partnering with countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Most recently MND Australia has formed collaborations with China and Malaysia.