Travel well with MS
Travel can be restorative and empowering. If you’re living with multiple sclerosis (MS) or another neurological condition, thoughtful preparation can make the difference between a stressful experience and a smooth, enjoyable break. With the right supports in place, you can conserve energy and focus on what matters most – enjoying the journey.
- Travel
- 21 April 2026
Diet tip: Gut Health
Living with a neurological condition means every healthy habit counts – including what’s on your plate. Your gut health can influence how you feel physically and mentally. Eating a variety of plant foods helps support a healthy gut, while restricting your intake can do the opposite.
- Health and wellbeing
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- 21 April 2026
You can’t pour from an empty cup: a carer's guide
While much attention is rightly given to the needs of the person receiving care, the wellbeing of the caregiver is just as important. Taking time for self-care is not a luxury or a sign of selfishness—it is essential for continuing to care for others effectively and sustainably.
- Caregiving and carers
- 7 April 2026
The power of allied health: a coordinated approach to managing MS
While there’s no cure for MS yet, a coordinated allied health care approach can make a profound difference in managing symptoms, maintaining independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Exercise and Mobility
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- 17 March 2026
Why mental health support should be part of your MS treatment plan
Living with MS affects more than the physical body. Alongside symptoms like fatigue, pain or mobility changes, MS can challenge emotional wellbeing—sometimes unexpectedly. Mental health influences how you cope with symptoms, adjust to change, make treatment decisions, and stay connected with others.
- Mental health and emotional changes
- 17 February 2026
Navigating workplace disclosure: your rights and options
For individuals diagnosed with MS, deciding whether to disclose their condition at work can be a significant and personal decision. Understanding your rights and obligations concerning disclosure can empower you to make informed choices that best suit your situation.
- Employment, Finances, Government Support
- 3 February 2026
Quick tips to support your NDIS application
While MS is a lifelong condition, symptoms can vary widely. This means not everyone with MS will qualify for the NDIS. Eligibility is based on whether MS causes a permanent and substantial impact on daily living. Even if symptoms fluctuate, you may still meet the criteria if the overall effect on function is ongoing and likely to continue. Understanding this distinction can help you decide whether applying is the right step.
- NDIS, My Aged Care and Govt. Support
- 20 January 2026
Menopause as a transition: embracing your next chapter with MS
For many women with MS, menopause can feel like yet another curveball — but it doesn’t have to be a fearful one. While menopause brings big changes to hormones, body and mood, emerging research offers reassuring news: menopause itself does not necessarily worsen disability in MS.
- Women's health
- 6 January 2026
Caring for the carer
This National Carers Week webinar explores the experiences and needs of carers, highlighting communication, self-care and emotional wellbeing. Panelists from Vision Australia, Carer Gateway and MS Plus share practical advice on recognising burnout, accessing support services, and maintaining balance in caring roles. The session provides strategies and resources to strengthen resilience and sustain the vital role carers play.
- Personal Stories
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- 22 October 2025
MS Integrated Care Framework
The MS Integrated Care Project, led by MS Plus with Westmead Hospital, involved over 380 people with MS and health professionals across NSW to better understand experiences of MS care. The resulting MS Integrated Care Framework captures these insights and sets out key recommendations to improve outcomes for people with MS.
- Resources for health professionals
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- 26 August 2025
Understanding the complexities of caring for residents with MS
Caring for residents in supported accommodation with MS and other neurological conditions can be challenging and complex, given the variability of symptoms and personal experiences.
- Resources for health professionals
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- 31 July 2025
Helping patients manage uncertainty and anxiety in MS
Uncertainty and anxiety are significant concerns for individuals living with chronic neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS). Uncertainty, defined as a state of incomplete knowledge, frequently triggers feelings of anxiety – an evolutionary response marked by worry, restlessness and heightened vigilance.
- Resources for health professionals
- 31 July 2025
