News
Dive into real-life journeys, expert advice, and the latest updates from the MND community. Whether you're seeking support, sharing your experience, or staying informed — our blog is here to connect and uplift.
New podcast episode: Small change, big difference
Fifteen-year-old Manasi Thornley takes a nap after going for a run. She wakes up completely paralysed and has to be moved, bathed, and fed by her fami...
Kerry is ready for the MND NSW Three Peaks Challenge - will you climb mountains for MND too?
For Kerry Thomas, taking on the MND NSW Three Peaks challenge in November is a chance to step outside of her comfort zone, spend time with her sister,...
Join Ian and Tracey at Walk to d'Feet MND Hunter this Sunday!
Ian and his wife Tracey are repeat Walkers, having come along to our Penrith, Port Macquarie, Hunter, Central Coast and our Virtual Walks previously,...
New podcast episode: Walk with me
New episode: ‘Walk with me’ is about our carer mentoring program. The episode features Jo Thorne, carer mentor, and Tony Houlcroft, mentee. They are n...
Are you ready for Walk to d'Feet MND Hunter 2023? Team N is!
Walk to d'Feet MND Hunter 2023 will be on at Speers Point Park on June 25, and Tony Houlcroft is gearing up for the event with the rest of his team ma...
Paul does not know how much longer he has a voice - will you help him keep it?
It took 12 months for doctors to diagnose Paul with MND. It was a massive shock. Now, being able to keep his voice when MND will take everything else...
International Pride Month
June is International Pride Month. It is a time to uplift and celebrate the voices, identities and communities of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,...
New podcast episode: Grief and the holey heart
Our new podcast episode ‘Grief and the holey heart’ features an interview with grief counsellor Mandy Cox. Mandy works for Good Grief and from her pri...
National Palliative Care Week 21-27 May
What if end-of-life could be…good? That’s one of the leading questions in the feature length documentary called Live the Life You Please, premiering a...
Volunteer Spotlight - meet Greg
Greg Corr has been volunteering for MND NSW since 2008 in Sydney and surrounding suburbs. In that time, he has been busily helping to raise awareness...
New podcast episode: Someone burnt the toast!
Our new podcast episode Someone burnt the toast! is about Kerry and Mark Thomas. Kerry and her husband Mark have a young family, work full time...
International Nurses Day: Our Nurses. Our Future.
International Nurses Day is celebrated every year on May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birthday - the visionary and founder of modern...