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. …
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 …
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 …
Blake Acklin is raising funds for MSNZ and MS Otago by doing the 3000km Te Araroa Trail. Why? Because, as Blake says “If you google MS you’ll find that for every story of hope, there are 100 more stories of despair. This isn’t a fair representation of the MS community! I wish I had known …
When: Saturday 10th October 2020 Time: 1:30 pm Where: Cargill Enterprises, 199 Hillside Rd, Dunedin 9012 Attendance via Zoom is possible. No voting is possible by Zoom, a proxy form will need used. Please support the Society by attending this event. Only Financial Members have the right to vote. Members need to have joined by …
MS Otago is having to prevent access to most of 8 Baker Street due to safety concerns. Willing Workers and Life Unlimited continue to operate from 8 Baker Street using the rear entrance. We have arranged alternative venues for regular meetings. Monday meetings Monday meetings will be held each Monday at Mitre 10 Mega Café …
MS Otago is run by a committee of volunteers. The Committee has the responsibility of the governance of MS Otago and we need a range of skills to help us navigate our future. We are encouraging capable people who care about great lives for people with MS to join us! The Committee has the job …
Adapted from msnz.org.nz/measles What you need to know New Zealand is currently going through a measles outbreak with over 1059 confirmed cases nationwide and 20 of these in the SDHB area according to press reports. Where possible vaccination is your best protection. However, the MMR immunisation is a live attenuated vaccine. For people with MS …
