“To enable individuals, families, and carers affected by neuromuscular disorders to have as full and active life as possible”.
The Muscular Dystrophy Association Inc provides a range of specialised services to adults and children with a neuromuscular disorder, which affects around 1 in 1000 people. That equates to roughly 1,500 South Australians.
At present there is no cure for Muscular Dystrophy which causes muscles to become weaker and waste away.
Many people with neuromuscular disorders will eventually need to use a wheel chair, although some will manage without. Despite this, most people with Muscular Dystrophy are not affected in their ability to think, feel, hope and dream. They, their families and carers all aspire to as full and active a life as possible.
By donating to, or raising money for, the Muscular Dystrophy Association in SA you will make a difference to the life of a child or adult with a neuromuscular disorder. You can help them to live the full and active life they deserve.
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Muscular Dystrophy SA Research Foundation
Honours and Vacation Research Scholarships 2010 - 2011
Applications are invited from students in the final years of their courses to undertake research projects on neuromuscular function or disorders and/or their social implications.
Payment of $200 pw (for 6 to 8 weeks) is available for Vacation Scholarships and up to $5000 pa for Honours Scholarships
Applications, submitted via potential project supervisors, close 18 September 2010
For more information and an application outline please click here
MDASA Features 24/08/2010
Roundabout
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‘Roundabout’ is now available online!
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MDASA Features 30/04/2010
Muscular Dystrophy Foundation DVD a success!
The recent Muscular Dystrophy Foundation DVD has drawn strong emotions across all sectors of the community. Click the photo to view the DVD today.Read More
MDF Australia Features 03/08/2010
Inspirational Jerry wows Australia
International Patron for Muscular Dystrophy Foundation, Jerry Lewis visited Australia in June. While he was here, Jerry appeared at numerous functions, visited with influential people and inspired all who he encountered.Read More
MDF Australia Features 16/07/2010
National Electric Wheelchair Sports 2010
N.E.W.S. has kicked off for 2010, featuring competition between teams from around Australia in hockey, soccer and rugby league. Read More
MDF Australia Features 01/04/2010
Brian O’Sullivan on ABC ‘Conversations’
MDF Australia President, Brian O’Sullivan, talks on ABC Radio about his life, his family and muscular dystrophy. Click here to listen.Read More
MDF Australia Features 22/09/2009
Jerry wows us all and vows all his support
Jerry Lewis has wowed his audiences and vowed his total commitment to lead support for muscular dystrophy in Australia.Read More
MDF Australia Features 22/09/2009
National Duchenne MD Register
Encouraging progress is being made towards establishing a National Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Register.Read More
MDF Australia Features 16/06/2009
Pension increase & carer supplement
An increase in pensions, including Disability Support Pension and Carer Payment, is the social policy centrepiece of the Federal Government’s 2009 Budget.Read More
MDF Australia Features 13/05/2009
National Electric Wheelchair Sports 2009
A hard fought competition in hockey, soccer and rugby league at NEWS 2009 sees the NSW Colts win the Roger Melnyk Trophy.Read More
MDF Australia Features 25/04/2009
Walk for MD, Manly Beach, NSW
200 people joined Walk for MD to raise funds and awareness for muscular dystrophy.Read More
MDF Australia Features 05/04/2009
Queensland’s Inaugural Red Bow March
Members of the MD community hit Brisbane’s streets to show their support for people living with MD . Read More
MDF Australia Features 31/03/2009
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