We host free webinars and education programs where we share the expertise of our team and special guests about wellbeing, covering topics related to multiple sclerosis and neurological wellbeing.
29 July 2024
Living with a diagnosis of MS also means living with a degree of uncertainty and unpredictability. This often manifests as wondering when symptoms might appear, when they might subside, and what the next day or even year will entail. Coping with the uncertainty and anxiety that MS can bring is vital for people managing the condition. In this webinar, psychologist Seona Ilalio will discuss how people living with a chronic condition can maintain their mental wellbeing and provide practical strategies for managing the inevitable uncertainty. Seona offers a unique perspective as someone living with a chronic condition.
20 August 2024
Many people are diagnosed with MS while they are in the prime of their careers, and this can make navigating the workplace with MS challenging. Symptoms such as cognitive and physical fatigue, bladder difficulties and mobility changes can impact people in the workplace, and without support, may put people at risk of leaving the workplace or stepping down in their career prematurely. Many people with MS can feel unsure how to navigate a diagnosis at work in regard to disclosure, absences from work due to sickness and reduced workplace performance during times of relapse or fluctuating symptoms. Join occupational therapist, Jacqueline Webster, from the MS Plus Employment Support Service as she explores how you can manage symptoms at work, and what supports may be available.
Jacqueline is an occupational therapist with many years of experience working in acute hospital and community settings. She commenced working with the MS Plus Employment Services (ESS) team in 2019. Jacqui enjoys working with her clients to help them manage their MS symptoms and to continue their role at work. Jacqui has a passion for meditation and mindfulness and enjoys sharing her own knowledge and experiences with her clients.
08 August 2024 - 15 August 2024
The Plus Navigate Series Family & Friends is designed for people who support someone with MS. You’ll learn about the condition, understand the supports available, cover practical tips to support someone with MS and discuss strategies for taking care of yourself. Over two 75-minute sessions, an MS expert will guide discussions, provide information, links to resources and answer any questions you may have. We’ll cover a range of topics including:
Session 1: MS – your questions answered
Session 2: Navigating the health system and finding support
The program is free for anyone supporting someone with MS.
03 September 2024 - 08 October 2024
FACETS is an online group-based fatigue management program, led by a trained facilitator over 6 weeks.
The program is designed to help you manage your fatigue, and was developed by researchers from Bournemouth University, specifically for people with MS.
WHEN:
Tuesday 3 September 2024, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday 10 September 2024, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday 17 September 2024, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday 24 September 2024, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday 1 October 2024, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday 8 October 2024, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Cost: $80
After receiving your expression of interest, you will be contacted by the facilitator for screening to determine eligibility to the program.
12 November 2024 - 19 November 2024
The Plus Navigate Series Family & Friends is designed for people who support someone with MS. You’ll learn about the condition, understand the supports available, cover practical tips to support someone with MS and discuss strategies for taking care of yourself. Over two 75-minute sessions, an MS expert will guide discussions, provide information, links to resources and answer any questions you may have. We’ll cover a range of topics including:
Session 1: MS – your questions answered
Session 2: Navigating the health system and finding support
The program is free for anyone supporting someone with MS.
We pride ourselves on being trusted experts! Through our MS Plus Health Promotion and Wellbeing Program we’re committed to inspiring you to feel empowered through knowledge to take control of your life.
We regularly host live webinars where we share the expertise of our team and special guests on a range of health and wellbeing topics related to multiple sclerosis and other neurological conditions. You can join any of our upcoming webinars for free.
If you’d like to know what’s planned each month, you can follow on MS Plus on Facebook or Instagram.
If you're one our registered clients, you'll also receive our What's On Education and Wellbeing email delivered to your inbox each month. Contact our Plus Connect team today to register for free.
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We have a range of podcasts, webinar recordings, news articles and videos featuring expert interviews on topics related to all aspects of wellness, including:
Browse our Resource Hub and filter by topic or type of resource to find the information you need.
You can register via the link above, and you will be sent a confirmation email from MS Education [email protected]
explaining how to join the webinar on the day and time that it’s scheduled to run. You will also be sent an automated reminder 1 hour prior to the webinar with the link included.
Please contact the Education team if you do not receive the email following registration.
On the day of the webinar, just click the link to join. You do not need a camera or microphone, as attendees are not seen, and are muted for the presentation. You can ask questions via the ‘Questions’ panel in GoToWebinar.
Before the webinar, one of the Health Promotion and Wellbeing team will go through the functions of the webinar system, and will be online to assist if there are any difficulties.
If you are joining via smartphone, it is recommended to download the GoToWebinar app via your app store here: https://support.goto.com/webinar/help/how-do-i-download-goto-webinar
If you join via smartphone, you may have limited functionality of the GoToWebinar system, and may have difficulty seeing the slides and presenter due to smartphone screens being smaller.
For the best viewing experience, we recommend using a laptop or desktop computer with a strong internet connection. Using a poor or restricted internet connection can result in issues with lagging.
All of our webinars are recorded and uploaded to the MS Plus Resource Hub to allow you to watch anytime on-demand after the recording. All registered attendees will be sent the link to the uploaded webinar, as well as any additional information from the presentation such as slides.
We allow you to submit a question when you register for the webinar, however, we may not always be able to answer every question. Questions will be provided to the speaker prior to the webinar for their consideration, and you can also ask questions during the webinar via the GoToWebinar ‘Questions’ box. If we cannot get to your question, we will follow up with you after the session. In particular, medical questions can be difficult to answer without a one on one discussion. In this instance, we can arrange for follow up with one of the MS Plus Nurse Advisors.
If you would like to discuss how to join a webinar, or would like any more information on webinars or other Health Promotion and Wellbeing Programs, please get in touch with the team via email [email protected] or calling 1800 042 138.
Views expressed on webinars and the MS Podcast, including any discussions or reference to medications or treatments by podcast and webinar guests, do not necessarily represent the views of MS Plus and should not be seen as either an endorsement or rejection of a treatment. MS Plus does not recommend any specific treatment for people living with MS. Decisions about any treatments, taking into consideration the potential benefits and side effects for each individual’s circumstances, should be made in careful consultation with the person’s neurologist or health care professional.