MS Plus

This National Volunteer Week, our CEO John extends a heartfelt thank you to the incredible volunteers who power MS Plus ❤️⁠ “Our volunteers are the lifeblood of the organisation in so many ways, working alongside our teams to ensure every client receives the support they need and deserve.”⁠ ⁠ What stands out most for John is the spirit of enthusiasm and pride across the organisation – staff and volunteers alike going above and beyond. From weekends at events to after-hours support, it’s this shared commitment that makes such a meaningful difference for people living with multiple sclerosis and other neurological conditions.⁠ ⁠ To every volunteer: thank you for your time, your energy, and your unwavering dedication.⁠ ⁠ #NationalVolunteerWeek #MSPlus

☀️ Vitamin D & MS: Why it matters ☀️⁠ ⁠ Did you know ? ⁠ ⁠ Low vitamin D levels have been linked to a higher risk of developing MS and may also play a role in disease activity. It’s not the whole picture – but it can be an important piece of overall wellbeing ❤️⁠ ⁠ Things like safe sun exposure, certain foods, and supplements (if recommended) can all help support healthy levels.⁠ ⁠ Small, consistent habits can make a difference over time 🌿⁠ ⁠ We’re curious to hear : ⁠ Have you ever had your Vitamin D levels checked?⁠ Or found anything that’s helped you maintain them?⁠ ⁠ We’d love to hear your experiences 💬⁠ ⁠ #MSAwareness #VitaminD #MSDiet

❤️ International Day of Families ❤️⁠ ⁠ Caring for a loved one is an act of deep love – but it’s important to feel supported too 🌿⁠ ⁠ At our specialist short and long-term residential MS accommodations, we provide a safe, welcoming environment where your family member, who can be a person living with MS or another neurological condition, receives personalised, high-quality care – giving you peace of mind.⁠ ⁠ Because supporting families means caring for everyone 💫⁠ ⁠ 👉 Learn more about how we can support your loved ones:⁠ .au/support-services/specialist-short-and-long-term-accommodation/long-term-residential-accommodation⁠ ⁠ #InternationalDayOfFamilies #MSPlus #SupportedLiving #YouAreNotAlone⁠ ⁠

✨ Stay Active. Stay Independent. Stay You. ✨⁠ ⁠ Ready to feel stronger, more confident, and in control of your movement? 💪⁠ ⁠ Join our Exercise Physiologist-led ONLINE group program designed to help you stay active, manage fatigue, and build confidence in everyday life – whether that’s keeping up with the kids, enjoying your favourite activities, or moving safely at home.⁠ ⁠ 🌿 What you’ll get:⁠ ✔️ 6-week guided program⁠ ✔️ Live online sessions with an experienced Exercise Physiologist⁠ ✔️ Support to build strength, confidence & independence⁠ ✔️ Strategies for fatigue and pain management⁠ ✔️ Skills you can carry beyond the program⁠ ⁠ 💡 Who it’s for:⁠ People with neurological conditions impacting daily activity⁠ 💳 NDIS eligible (Program of Supports)⁠ 🧾 Health insurance receipts available⁠ 📅 Starts: Tuesday 19 May 2026 ⁠ ⏰ Time: 12:00pm – 12:45pm⁠ 📍 Where: Online⁠ 🚀 Take the first step toward a stronger, more confident you. Spots are limited! ⁠ ⁠ Maximum of 4 people per session are allowed! *⁠ 👉 Learn more & book now:⁠ /events/landing/1460310⁠ ⁠ #StayActive #NDISSupport #ExercisePhysiology #HealthyLiving #MS #MSPlus

🥗 Meet Julie – Your Dietitian 🥗⁠ Say hello to Julie, our passionate dietitian who’s all about making healthy eating simple, realistic, and sustainable ⁠ ❤️⁠ ⁠ Julie focuses on helping you build habits that actually fit your life – no strict rules, no overwhelm, just practical, everyday choices that support your wellbeing based on the Australian guide to healthy eating.⁠ ⁠ ✨ Her approach:⁠ ✔️ Easy, maintainable healthy habits⁠ ✔️ Simple food swaps that make a difference⁠ ✔️ Supporting energy, digestion & overall wellbeing⁠ ✔️ Creating a positive, balanced relationship with food⁠ Because healthy eating shouldn’t feel complicated, it should feel doable 💫⁠ ⁠ 👉 Visit the link to learn how we can support you in managing your diet:⁠ .au/support-services/allied-health-services/diet-and-nutrition⁠ ⁠ #MSPlus #Dietitian #HealthyHabits #WellbeingJourney

It is amazing what a community can do! To support people living with MS, Australians have raised over $1m and we’re only in the second week of May! ❤️ Our incredible May 50K community is making a real difference, raising funds to find a cure for MS through vital research and advocacy. Spread the word. And let’s keep moving together 💪 #May50K #MSPlus #MSResearch #MoveforaCure\

Calling all mums living with MS 💛🤱⁠ ⁠ While you’re busy caring for everyone else, you deserve support, connection and care too.⁠ ⁠ Join our Mums with MS Peer Link this May and discover practical ways to:⁠ ⁠ ✨ Manage MS symptoms⁠ ✨ Stay active with tailored exercise⁠ ✨ Reduce stress and boost your wellbeing ⁠ 🌿 Connect with other mums who understand your journey, share experiences and feel supported in a safe, welcoming space.⁠ ⁠ 👉 Register now: /events/landing/1271906⁠ ⁠ #MothersDay #MumsWithMS #LivingWithMS #MSCommunity #MSPlus

Celebrating 10 years of MS research 💙⁠ Connect with experts, hear the latest breakthroughs, and be part of a powerful community.⁠ 🎟️ Free tickets – register now!⁠ Visit link : .au

“Through poetry, I’ve been able to express the many emotions that come with living with a chronic illness.” ❤️⁠ ⁠ Karyn’s journey with MS hasn’t been easy but through writing she’s found strength, healing and purpose.⁠ With the support of an MS Plus Go for Gold Scholarship in 2025, she’s now working towards publishing a collection of poetry inspired by her lived experience ✨⁠ ⁠ Her story is a powerful reminder of resilience and the impact of meaningful support.⁠ ⁠ 👉 Read her full story : .au/about-us/latest-news/finding-strength-through-words-karyns-story⁠ ⁠ #MSAwareness #ChronicIllnessWarrior #PoetryHeals #Resilience #Inspiration

This Mother’s Day, we celebrate mums like Bec –showing their children that strength isn’t about standing still, it’s about finding new ways to keep moving forward.⁠ ⁠ “I want my kids to see that walking aids don’t hold me back, they help me live.”⁠ ⁠ Living with MS has changed how she navigates each day, but not the love, care and presence she brings to her family.⁠ ⁠ Because motherhood isn’t defined by limitations – it’s defined by resilience. ❤️⁠ ⁠ Read Bec’s story: .au/about-us/latest-news/work-wellness-and-walking-aids-bec-is-redefining-life-with-ms⁠ ⁠

When someone close to you is living with MS, it’s not always easy to know how best to support them.⁠ ⁠ You might have questions, feel unsure what to say, or simply want to understand what they’re going through a little better.⁠ ⁠ Navigate MS: Family & Friends is a free, live online session designed to help you feel more informed and confident in supporting someone you care about ❤️⁠ ⁠ Led by an experienced MS Nurse, the session creates space to learn, ask questions, and better understand the everyday realities of MS.⁠ ⁠ 🌿 Together, we’ll explore:⁠ • What MS is and how it can affect people differently⁠ • Navigating the healthcare system⁠ • Practical ways to support and communicate⁠ • Where to find help when you need it⁠ ⁠ 📅 Wednesday, 13 May 2026⁠ ⏰ 6:30pm – 7:30pm⁠ 📍 Online | Free to attend⁠ ⁠ If this feels relevant for you or someone in your life, you’re welcome to join:⁠ 👉 /DEZUM⁠ ⁠ #MSCommunity #FamilySupport #MSAwareness #NavigateMS⁠ ⁠

🎨 Mark your calendars!⁠ ⁠ Submissions for the MS Plus Virtual Art Show close today! Don't miss this incredible opportunity to express yourself through art. 🎨🖌️⁠ ⁠ Visit the link below to enter: .au/support-services/connecting-with-your-community/ms-virtual-art-show