We are thrilled to announce Professor Matthew Kiernan AM as the guest speaker for our annual Day of Hope and Remembrance, 21 June 2025.

If you need a little extra help with transfers but want to stay as independent as possible, or if you’re a carer looking for a safe and simple way to assist your loved one, the Arjo Sara Stedy is the perfect solution.

With good preparation, it is possible to overcome the challenges that travelling with MND presents. Knowing what services you’ll need and organising them to deliver support along your journey is part of the challenge. This is why we are sharing Ron’s travel story.

Simply put, dysphagia means difficulty swallowing.

According to Speech Pathology Australia, dysphagia can be any problem with the muscles in the mouth and throat that change the way you swallow, including how you chew, suck and control your saliva.

Terminology and acronyms in the health and disability sectors can be confusing. An example of this is the difference between motor neurone disease (MND), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and Lou Gehrig’s Disease. In Australia we generally use the term motor neurone disease or MND, so what’s the difference between MND, ALS and Lou Gehrig’s Disease?