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August 2026

28 August 2026

Ways to Support People Living with MND

Motor neurone disease (MND) can change life in an instant, for the person diagnosed, and for everyone who loves them. Across New South Wales, the ACT...
28 August 2026

Thank You to Our Community Fundraisers

We’ve had some amazing members of our community hold fundraisers for us recently - from Ice Bucket Challenges to afternoon teas, fitness challenges an...
20 August 2026

Cognitive and Behavioural Changes in MND and ALS

When someone is diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND), the focus understandably tends to fall on movement, muscle weakness, and gradual changes i...
20 August 2026

Sandra Bullock Speaks Out on Late Partner’s MND Experiences

Sandra Bullock is the latest high-profile personality to speak of her experiences with MND, known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease in the US, after her...
12 August 2026

Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions from July 2026

Each month the MND InfoLine receives a wide range of enquiries from people living with MND, their families, and health professionals. We have rounded...
12 August 2026

Keep Connecting with Communication Aids this Speech Pathology Week 2026

MND can affect the nerves and muscles used for communication including speaking, facial expressions, gestures, and swallowing. Approximately, 80% of p...
07 August 2026

Dying to Know Day is about Starting Important Conversations

Dying to Know Day (8 August 2026) is a time for everyone to have important conversations about death and dying with purpose, love, and a sense of lega...