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The new CareSearch Portal connects Australians to palliative care information and supports and empowers them to make informed palliative care decisions.

Peter and Beth, members of our MND community, have shared their favourite recipes for delicious smoothies that can be modified to cater to a variety of tastes and swallowing abilities. They wanted to create a smoothie that had the calories, protein, fibre and other nutritional content to help manage weight but was also a delicious drink to enjoy!

20 – 26 September 2021

Dementia impacts close to half a million Australians.

Dementia Australia’s campaign - ‘A little support makes a big difference’ demonstrates that many people living with dementia can continue to live well for many years after their diagnosis. 

August 21 - 27th

Each year since 1945 the Children’s Book Council of Australia has brought children and books together across Australia through CBCA Book Week. This year is no exception and although some ways of celebrating book week may be a little different, here are some suggestions for how you can be involved.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has established that 1.2 million Australians have a communication disability, and this includes people living with MND who experience difficulties with their speech.

This week is Speech Pathology Week and the theme is ‘Communication is everyone's right’.