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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 Dystrophy Australia’s annual Run for Strength in Albert Park last Sunday. The inaugural Run for Strength event, first held in [...]

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 support needs with participants, their families and carers. Today’s locations (Wednesday 15 January 2020) NSW Batemans Bay - Level 1 Auditorium, [...]

MDA documentary on ABC 7.30 Report

The ABC recently spent time with MDA founder and ambassador, Boris M Struk, and his family documenting his achievements since setting up Australia’s first muscular dystrophy support organisation over 30 years ago. It is with great pride that we share with you this powerful story, now available on ABC iView and which starts at the [...]