Working with multiple sclerosis webinars
We run a number of webinars about working with multiple sclerosis. Check out our MS Education program for upcoming webinars, or you can watch previous webinars below.
Working with multiple sclerosis
Are you aware of your rights and responsibilities and your employer's obligations in your workplace? This program is led by MS Employment Support Consultants, Maria Nguyen and Jacqueline Efthimiou. (Recorded 3 December 2020)
This propram includes:
- Strategies for symptom management in the workplace
- Discussion about disclosure of multiple sclerosis at work
- Superannuation and insurance considerations
- Who to contact regarding work issues
Handouts: Working with Multiple Sclerosis, Useful Links, Contacts for free Super and Insurance advice
Working from Home and Managing MS Symptoms during COVID-19
While we've given you information on managing ms symptoms in the past, now that we're working from home, we need to consider what changes to make. MS Employment Consultant, Jacqueline Efthimiou will guide us through working during these unprecedented times. (Recorded 12 May 2020)
Handouts: Working from Home and Managing MS Symptoms during COVID-19
Working with multiple sclerosis with guest speaker from Maurice Blackburn
It's very important for people with MS to be aware of their rights and responsibilities and their employer’s obligations in the workplace. (Recorded October 2018)
This program includes:
- Strategies for symptom management in the workplace
- Discussion about disclosure of MS at work
- Employer, employee rights & responsibilities
- Superannuation and insurance considerations
- Who to contact regarding work issues
The program is led by MS Employment Support Service staff with a guest speaker from Maurice Blackburn Solicitors.
Handouts :
Working with MS Handout
Working with Multiple Sclerosis - Managing Fatigue at Work
This webinar is presented by Annabelle Brodsky, MS Employment Support Consultant. Annabelle will provide information about fatigue management strategies in the context of work, and in particular look at strategies to support you getting to work, and whilst you are at work, how to incorporate rest breaks, equipment and gadgets to help you succeed. (Recorded 19 November 2019)
Handout:
Working with Multiple Sclerosis - Managing Fatigue at Work
Working with Multiple Sclerosis - Defending your job
Presented by Slater & Gordon, this webinar will focus on practical tips for defending a job when an employer makes life difficult. (Recorded 20 January 2016)
Webinar handouts - Working with MS, Defending your job
For more information or to register please email education@ms.org.au or call MS Connect™ (Freecall 1800 042 138).