🥗 It’s Dietitians Week!🥑. While most of us spend all day thinking about food🤤 no one does it quite like our MSWA dietitians - it is their job after all! . Today we recognise their work, guiding MSWA's Clients to live healthier, happier lives. See how:

Today is #SwallowingAwarenessDay, with swallowing disorders affecting: . 🧠100% of people with Alzheimer’s.🧠84% of people with Parkinson’s.🧠65% of people with advanced MS .🧠40% of stroke survivors. Does dysphagia affect your life? Get in touch:

The number of Australians living with multiple sclerosis is increasing at a concerning rate, according to a report from @MS_Australia. Statistics show a 30% increase in MS prevalence in Australia, with WA reporting a steeper increase of 36%. Read on:

MSWA are proud to announce our 2022/2023 funding for neurological research. To learn more about the projects we are funding, read the full article here -

On Friday we celebrated as Professor John Mamo and his team took top spot at the Curtinnovation Awards for their project: Novel onset pathway for Alzheimer’s: A potential target for therapies. ➡ Read more about Professor Mamo's research here -

📢 Australia’s Disability Strategy National Forum 📢. Join the conversation online on 2-3 November to have your say on Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-31. MSWA Client Kerry Zinner is just one community representative taking part 👏. Register today:

In recognition of National Carers Week, MSWA Senior Counsellor Liesl Murdoch penned a reflection on the invaluable role of carers in our community, read it here - #nationalcarersweek

This week is Carers Week across the country - a time to pause, reflect and appreciate the role carers play in helping those in need. @CarersWA is hosting a number of events, fundraisers and workshops to celebrate the week. Click here to find out more -

Today is #WorldPTDay! We're lucky to have 65 dedicated professionals delivering a range of flexible services. If you're heading along to a session today, be sure to wish the team a happy World Physiotherapy Day!. ➡ Find out more about our physio services:

Meet MSWA-funded PhD candidate, Rebecca Russell (@Bec_Nutrition) from @CurtinUni. Rebecca's work aims to produce an evidence-based online nutrition education program to provide people with MS info they need about diet, foods and changing eating habits -

RT @MS_Australia: 📰 Today (1 August 2022), @Mark_Butler_MP announced the listing of Vumerity® on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) f….

Are the kids in your life ready for this year's MS Readathon?. 📚 Reading starts next week, and it will be more fun than ever before! 🎉. We asked the kids at Beenyup Primary what they loved about @MSReadathonAust. Get in on the fun by registering now -

Rebekah lives with MS and has been an MSWA Client for many years. “I really am thankful, because they’ve provided me with confidence and support – not just for me but for the whole family.”. Find out how we can help: #WeKnowNeuro #MSWA

Today we celebrate #WorldBrainDay. This year’s theme .is brain health for all.🧠. Like MSWA, World Brain Day brings awareness to #NeuroConditions. For a bit of fun, give this brain teaser a go!. Find out more about how MSWA supports neuro conditions -

Congratulations Associate Professor Lucinda Black from @CurtinUni for receiving a 2022 WA Young Tall Poppy Award, which recognises excellence in research. ➡ See more of Assoc. Prof. Black’s research by visiting our commitment to research page:

Professor Bruno Meloni’s research is just one of many projects supported by MSWA’s $10 million contribution to research this year. ➡ Click the link below to find out more about the research that Professor Meloni is undertaking at the @PerronInstitute:

Good luck to all the awesome volunteers and intrepid stair climbers participating today in the 2022 Step Up for MSWA powered by ALTRAD! 👏🏽. - Multi-climbers start from 7am.- All other climbers start from 8am. For further information click the link 👇🏾.

Margaret Cable was diagnosed with MS in the early days of COVID-19. She’s an advocate for the practical benefits of telehealth, & has been dialling into appointments with her MSWA Speech Pathologist. See how Margaret is staying connected: #WorldMSDay

#WorldMSDay is almost here and the campaign theme #MSConnections challenges social barriers and is an opportunity to celebrate the current and continuing support networks. We though it fitting to share Rebekah’s story with you. Check it out:

RT @MS_Australia: Researchers from @UniofAdelaide want to hear your perspectives and experiences about the role of healthcare professionals….