New measures to support NDIS participants and providers through COVID-19
A message from the Disability Support Guide: *** New measures have been announced to ensure support is in place for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants and providers through the COVID-19 outbreak. Minister for the [...]
COVID-19 – Recommendations and advice for the muscular dystrophy community
At this time of great worry and uncertainty for us all, I sincerely hope that you and your loved ones are in good health. Here at MDA, I can assure you that we are following [...]
Aubot: making lives easier, one robot at a time
We caught up with Marita Cheng, Founder and CEO of Aubot, who is passionate about creating robots that help people in their everyday lives, especially those with physical disabilities. Her robots range from an app [...]
Action Plan for rare diseases like muscular dystrophies
We celebrate the launch this week of the first National Strategic Action Plan for Rare Diseases and look forward to collaborating with others in the sector to ensure the voices of people living with rarer [...]
NDIS announces more flexibility for transport
At the end of last year MDA asked our community what their frustrations were and how you’d like us to help you. We’ll come back with the results soon but you won’t be surprised to [...]
Huge turnout for Run for Strength 2020
‘There’s been a show of strength in support of people living with muscular dystrophy.’ Australian television presenter, Kristy Mayr and hundreds of Melbournians and interstate visitors ran and walked alongside those who can’t at Muscular [...]
Run for Strength 2020 – Sign up on the day!
Run for Strength 2020 Join Australian television presenter Kristy Mayr and a host of enthusiastic runners and walkers at the 2020 Run for Strength fun run at Albert Park Lake, raising funds and awareness for [...]
NDIS assistance in bushfire affected areas – 15 Jan
NDIA staff are joining the Department of Human Services Mobile Service Centres and Mobile Service Teams being deployed in bushfire affected areas throughout NSW and Victoria. NDIA staff will be available to discuss any additional [...]
MDA Harley Davidson Raffle No. 68
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