Posted on Friday, 8 October 2010
MS Australia has recognised the need within the community to know more about Chronic Cerebro-Spinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI), involving impaired drainage of the brain and spinal cord.
Please visit the MS Research Australia website and read the CCSVI article, to find out more information about this topic.
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.
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www.msreadathon.org.au The MS Readathon is Australia's premier reading-based fundraiser and is one of the largest fundraisers for MS Australia.
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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.
