Vision, mission and values

MS Tasmania

An estimated 2.5 million people in the world have MS.

Vision, mission and values

Our Vision

A Tasmanian MS Commmunity that is engaged, informed, understood and supported.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Empathy and Working Together.

Our Mission

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Tasmania is committed to enhancing the quality of life for people in Tasmania with MS and to reducing the impact upon their families and carers by:

Enhancing the identification and awareness of the needs of people affected by MS.
The pursuit of best practice at clinical, whole of person and research levels.
Supporting advances in the management and prevention of MS.
Leadership and advocacy.
Enhancing our organisation.

Useful Links

www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/pophealth/chronic_condition Get the Most Out of Life has been developed to provide support for people with one or more chronic conditions and aims to build participants' confidence to manage their health and maintain active lives

www.msra.org.au Research into MS being carried out in Australia, links to other research sources.

www.menzies.utas.edu.au The Menzies Research Institute conducts innovative, world-class medical research to improve human health and wellbeing.

www.companioncard.gov.au The National Companion Card Scheme enables eligible people with lifelong disability to participate at venues and activities without incurring the cost of a second ticket for their companion.

Useful Links

www.msreadathon.org.au The MS Readathon is Australia's premier reading-based fundraiser and is one of the largest fundraisers for MS Australia.

www.thenovelchallenge.org.au The Novel Challenge is the MS Readathon for adults.

http://megaswimathon.gofundraise.com.au/ The Mega Swimathon is a 24 hour srelay swimming event.