News and media

Morag Millington | 28/08/2020

MEDIA RELEASE

Morag Millington | 6/07/2020

Applications for MND Research Australia's 2021 grants are now open. 

Morag Millington | 30/06/2020

The Neurological Alliance Australia is calling on the Australian Government to permently extend the amendments made to MBS telehealth items introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These supports are currently scheduled to cease after 30 September 2020.

Laura Birks | 24/06/2020

MND Research Australia has recently published new editions of Advance and the International Research Update

Laura Birks | 15/06/2020

Last week, MND Australia sent a letter to the Minister for Health, the Hon. Greg Hunt. Here is a copy of the letter, which highlights some of the issues faced by MND researchers in Australian universities in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the support that is urgently needed to continue MND research. 

Laura Birks | 11/06/2020

After 30+ years as the MND Research Institute of Australia (MNDRIA) the time has come to move to a simpler name that better reflects our role as the national MND research organisation. We are therefore changing the organisation name to MND Research Australia (MNDRA).
 

Morag Millington | 9/06/2020

We're pleased to recently begin an information partnership with Healthdirect Australia, a government-owned NFP that provides trusted health information and advice.

Morag Millington | 4/05/2020

To celebrate MND Week 2020, the national network of MND associations has launched a new virtual fundraiser - Australia Moves for MND. 

Morag Millington | 4/05/2020

The introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has brought many positive changes for Australians living with a disability: most people can now access NDIS funding for the care, equipment and services they need. However, one group of Australians is missing out – those diagnosed with a disability when aged 65 or over.
 

Morag Millington | 3/05/2020

Today marks this start of this year's MND Week 2020.