Time Matters in MS

This MS Awareness wek our focus is Time Matters in MS. Sharing what some of the common symptoms are of MS, what steps people should take if they suspect MS, and where to go for more information and support. You can read more about Awareness week and the signd of MS on the MSNZ website. …

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MS Otago SGM 20 May 2024

Members are invited to attend this Special General Meeting of The Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society Inc. When: Monday 20 May 2024Time: 5:30pmWhere: Via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89202774023  The 2024 MS Otago AGM was not quorate. A short SGM will be held to confirm what was agreed to in the AGM and to decide on the Annual membership subscription rate. …

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MS Otago AGM 2024

You’re invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of The Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society Inc. When: Saturday 23 March 2024Time: 2.00 pmWhere: Rimu, 6th Floor, Dunedin Community House, 43 Princes St, Dunedin 9016 and by Zoom To access the zoom link, please email admin@msotago.org.nz. Please support your Society by attending this event. Only MS Otago Members have …

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Otago MS Society research grant 2023

The Otago MS Society is a charitable organisation that provides support and advocacyfor people living with MS in the Otago region. Our mission is to empower people andtheir whanau living with MS to participate actively in their community in ways that aremeaningful to them. Otago MS society would like to award a grant to health …

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Consultation open on access to DMT for PPMS

Pharmac have commenced consultation to fund Ocrelizumab for Primary Progressive MS. Currently, those with PPMS have no access to any disease modifying therapies. Ocrelizumab has been proven in trials to delay time to wheelchair by 7 years allowing people to continue working, supporting their families and whānau, and living well. The criteria under consultation is for …

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MS Otago AGM 2023

When: Saturday 25 March 2023Time: 2.00 pmWhere: Dunningham Suite, 4th Floor, Dunedin Public Library and by Zoom Please support your Society by attending this event. Only MS Otago Members have the right to vote. You need to have joined by 5pm Friday 17 March 2023. It is free to join for 2023. Visit msotago.org.nz/membership to join. The Nomination Form for …

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Vacancy: Community Connector

Applications have closed. Community Connector Permanent 35-40 hours per week (negotiable)Closing Date for applications: 27 January 2023 The Role: The Community Connector is a sole charge position, whose purpose is to empower people and their whānau living with Multiple Sclerosis and related conditions (MSRC) to participate actively in their community in ways that are meaningful …

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A Christmas Invite

There will be an MS Christmas Luncheon on Saturday December 10 at the Mosgiel Tavern 150 Factory Road at 12 noon organised by MS Otago members. Please email admin@msotago.org.nz by Thursday December 8th so we know numbers for catering purposes. Hope to see you there and Merry Christmas!!!

Quiz Night 13 September

Multiple Sclerosis Otago are hosting a Quiz Night on Tuesday 13 September at the Kensington Tavern. Drinks from 6:30PM, quiz begins 7PM sharp. Tickets are availableat Dunedin Community House. $5 per person, teams of 4-8 people. Tickets are limited, get yours today. All proceeds stay in Otago to help support the free services provided by …

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