In early 2025, Anna said goodbye to her husband Nick, following his brave battle against MND. Anna and Nick shared many happy times together, but as his condition progressed, motor neurone disease took away the things he enjoyed doing most. He could no longer enjoy some of his favourite foods or adventures to beautiful locales. However, most devastating for Nick was that MND robbed him of the future he dreamed of - it quickly put a halt to sharing precious moments and making memories with his family.

Between January and March, we connected with carers who are part of the MND NSW carer program. MND NSW would like to thank you for generously giving up your precious time and sharing your unique experience with us. It was an absolute privilege to hear your stories.

Another month has flown by, and the MND NSW Info Line has been busy, responding to over 100 enquiries. In April, common questions were about clinical trials, what MND doesn’t affect, itchiness and sleep difficulties.

From Sunday 11 May to Saturday 17 May, Australia celebrates National Palliative Care Week. Now in its 30^th year, the week raises awareness about the value of palliative care and encourages Australians to start meaningful conversations about future care needs.

If you can't find the equipment you need in the FlexEquip standard range, check out the Miscellaneous Items category on the FlexEquip website—you might find exactly what you're looking for!