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Shining a spotlight on Occupational Therapy

Next week is OT Week and we want to take this time to shine a spotlight on the value of occupational therapy and our own amazing MS OT Team. Occupational therapy supports people of all abilities to engage in activities they find meaningful including leisure, self-care and productivity. Follow us on Facebook for fun facts, wellbeing tips and OT success stories during OT Week.

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Run the City-Bay your way with Team MS!

Given the ongoing health crisis, the Westpac City-Bay Fun Run Presented by Sunday Mail has gone virtual. Complete your walk or run anywhere you like from 24 October to 30 November while raising funds for MS Society SA & NT supporting people living with MS. Plot your own course, follow one of the City-Bay's suggested trail options, or head to the gym and go the distance on the treadmill.

Get involved in local MS research

Researchers at The University of Adelaide need participants for their latest study investigating what causes people with MS to fatigue much quicker during everyday physical activities such as climbing stairs or shopping for groceries. For more details and to apply visit the MS Trials website.

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Celebrating our unpaid carers

This National Carer's Week we celebrated all carers supporting a family member or friend living with MS for their extraordinary contribution. Our carers need support too, and the Carer Gateway is a great source of information and advice on the supports available to carers across Australia, and has a great range of online resources to help promote carer wellbeing.

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MS Mighty Swim registrations now open!

MS Mighty Swim is back on 13 & 14 February 2021 at Unley Swimming Centre. We challenge you and your team to swim for 24 hours while raising funds to support people living with multiple sclerosis. Get your team together and compete to swim the most laps while making a difference. Register before 12 November and get your free limited edition t-shirt!

What is support coordination?

A support coordinator will help you get the most from your NDIS plan and connect you with the services and supports you need to achieve your goals. We have some fantastic support coordinators here at the MS Society. Not every participant is funded for support coordination, but everyone can ask for it. Learn more about support coordination and if it's right for you in this helpful video.

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Tips for staying mentally healthy

Since World Mental Health Day was on 10 October, we'd like to talk again about what we can do to stay mentally healthy in times of crisis and uncertainty. Many of us can tend to focus on our physical health and neglect our mental health. Here are six things you can do every day to stay mentally healthy.

10 strategies to maximise your healthcare appointments

MS Australia have launched a great new resource sharing 10 strategies to help maximise your healthcare appointments! It’s vital to be able to discuss all health concerns with your healthcare practitioners to ensure you are heard. These tips are not only relevant for people living with MS, but anyone who would like to take control and get more out of their healthcare.

Virtual MS Exercise Groups

When: Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:30am

Our MS physios are running 45 minute exercise classes. Classes are run using the online video conferencing platform, Zoom. Exercises can be done sitting or standing, and focus on mobility, strength and balance.

Virtual Yoga

When: Mondays 12:30pm, Wednesdays 6:30pm and Saturdays 9am

Join us for virtual yoga classes via Zoom. Learn yoga poses and breathing exercises from qualified yoga instructors. Chair options are provided.

To find out more, or to secure your spot in any of our education sessions please contact MS Assist on 1800 812 311 or at msassist@ms.asn.au.