Programs & Education
Peer Links: learning through shared experience
Peer Links create a collective learning environment that not only offers emotional support but also empowers individuals with new perspectives and solutions. Sharing experiences with peers in similar situations can bring about a deep sense of understanding and connection that’s hard to find elsewhere. Gain practical insights and strategies from those who truly understand your challenges. Peer Links create a collective learning environment that not only offers emotional support but also empowers individuals with new perspectives and solutions.
Peer Links are online facilitated 3 week programs. Guest speakers join throughout the program to share tips and strategies.
Upcoming programs:
- Newly Diagnosed group
2nd Thursday evening of the month, 7.30pm – 8.30pm - Under 30s after hours
1st Thursday night of every month, 6.30pm – 7.30pm or Last Tuesday, 7pm – 8pm - Health and Wellbeing group
4th Wednesday evening of the month, 12.30pm – 1.30pm - Men’s support group
1st Thursday of the month, 1.30pm – 2.30 pm or 1st Friday, 12.30pm – 1.30pm or Last Thursday evening, 7pm – 8pm - Women’s health group
4th Wednesday of the month, 7pm – 8pm - Women aged 40–64
1st Thursday of the month,12.00pm – 1.00pm or 3rd Tuesday of every month, 1.30pm – 2.30pm - Over 55s Lidcombe Peer group
Last Tuesday of the month, 10.30am –11.30am - After-hours group for working people
2nd Wednesday night of the month, 7pm – 8pm - Mums with MS support group
2nd Tuesday of the month, 1pm – 2pm - Queer and Gender Diverse group
Last Thursday of every month, 7pm – 8pm - Over 65s telegroup
Last Tuesday of the month, 10.30am – 11.30am - Taking control telegroup
1st Wednesday of the month, 12pm – 1pm, or 4th Wednesday, 12.30pm – 1.30pm - Working and living with MS
2nd and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7pm–8pm
Eat Smart: simple choices to support your wellbeing
A four week program, lead by a qualified dietitian – discover how simple, everyday food choices can help you feel more energized, improve digestion and become part of your routine.
This practical program covers label reading, meal planning, and building habits that last—so you can enjoy food that truly supports your lifestyle.
The Program:
We'll cover:
- Getting started - understanding our current state
- Label reading and our good friend fibre!
- Planning for shopping success
- Action planning and behaviour change for long term benefits
When: Starts Tuesday 29 September, 12pm
Where: Online (Event access details will be provided by the event organiser)
Cost: $367.98
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Navigate MS is a free, live online education series delivered by an MS Nurse to help people better understand MS.
Each session is interactive and includes time to ask questions in a supportive environment.
The series includes two programs:
Navigate MS: Living Well with a New Diagnosis of MS – a 2-part program
Navigate MS: For Family & Friends – a single-session program
The program
Navigate MS: Living Well with a New Diagnosis of MS
Understanding MS including relapses, symptoms, treatments and management
Navigating the health system
Discover practical strategies and tips from an experienced MS Nurse
Building resilience and adjusting to live with MS
When: Tuesday 20th and 27th October 2026, 6:30–7:30pm AEST
Where: Online
Cost: Free
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Navigate MS: For Family & Friends
Understanding MS - symptoms, medications and terminology
Navigating the health system
Practical tips to support and communicate with someone with MS
Where to access help and support
When: Wednesday 28th October 2026 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Where: Online
Cost: Free
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FACETS (Fatigue: Applying Cognitive behavioural and Energy Effectiveness Techniques to LifeStyle) is an evidence-based program designed for people living with MS to help manage fatigue using 'energy effectiveness' techniques and cognitive behavioural therapy strategies.
Developed by researchers from Bournemouth University and Poole Hospital in the UK, the group program is delivered by trained professionals with no more than 10 participants.
The program
6 x 90min sessions
Normalising MS fatigue
Fatigue management strategies
Addressing negative automatic thoughts associated with MS fatigue.
When: 6 week program starts Tuesday 18 August 2026, 6.30pm
Where: Online
Cost: $150
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