Multiple sclerosis is a progressive neurological disease that affects more than 25,000 Aussies. It is a disease of the central nervous system that interferes with nerve impulses from the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves, manifesting in a wide range of symptoms that vary from person to person and are often invisible. As yet there is no cure, however there are a number of treatments available to help people live well with the disease. Find out more.
Understanding multiple sclerosis
What does multiple sclerosis mean?
Causes
Genetic & environmental factors
Types of multiple sclerosis
What does this mean for me?
Symptoms
Common Symptoms
Balance
Bladder and bowel
Cognitive fog
Depression & emotions
Dizziness
Fatigue
Headache
Heat and cold sensitivity
Numbness
Pain
Sensory symptoms
Spasticity
Swallowing
Tremors
Vision impairment
Weakness
Seeing MS campaign
This Bike has MS campaign
Symptom management
Newly diagnosed
Finding the information you need
Finding the services you need
Treating multiple sclerosis
Treatment information sheets
Multiple sclerosis in other languages
Research
Overview of research in Australia
Research news & publications
MS research update webinars
We are here so no one has to face MS alone. We offer a suite of services and support to help minimise the impact of living with multiple sclerosis, while the search for a cure continues. This includes support in referral advice and information, everyday tips and tricks, education, emotional support, wellbeing support, symptom management, opportunities to connect with others, employment support, living arrangement support, individual assessment and NDIS and My Aged Care support. Find out more.
Referral, advice & information
MS Connect
MS Photo ID Card
Contact us
MS Advisor
Working & volunteering
Real employment stories
FAQs
Working with multiple sclerosis webinars
Employers
MS Employment Support Service
Individual assessment
MS Pre-planning
MS Support Coordination
MS occupational therapy assessment
MS physiotherapy assessment
MS continence assessment
MS exercise assessment
MS Care Team
MS Case Management
Outreach Services - Tasmania
Education
Upcoming programs
FACETS - A fatigue management program
Podcasts: - Not Alone – brought to you by MS
Health professionals
Upcoming health professional programs
Referral form
Publications & resources
MS Information sheets
Treatment
Intouch Magazine & eNewsletter
Subscribe to Intouch
Previous editions
Inform eNewsletter
Inspire eNewsletter
MS Symptoms
Understanding MS
MS Practice
MS in Focus
Living Well Fact Sheets
Family Matters
Webinars
MS currently has a virtual library of 35 eBooks. An eBook is an electronic book which is a book publication made available in digital form, consisting of text, images, or both, readable on the flat-panel display of computers or other electronic devices.
Connection with others
MS Peer Support
Community participation groups are all about coming together with others to learn new skills, enjoy social activities and have some fun.
Living arrangements
MS Residential
MS Short term accommodation
MS Respite
Find local services
Get help speaking up - advocacy
The National Disability Insurance Scheme is a major social reform offering a new way of providing support and services for people living with disability or significant impairment under the age of 65. As a registered NDIS provider we have a wide range of support services to help navigate and get the most out of the scheme, enabling people to achieve their goals. Find out more.
What is the NDIS?
Getting ready for the NDIS with our handy tools, info sheets, checklists and schedule of our upcoming info sessions.
How Can We help you’
Accessing the NDIS – Access Request Form
Our NDIS Services
Webinars and recordings
Common questions about the NDIS
Advice from the MS NDIS team
My NDIS filter
My NDIS Story
Chris' story
Doris' story
David's story
Leissa's story
Rosa's story
Sue's story
Living well with multiple sclerosis is possible and we are here to help you do just that! From everyday tips and tricks to better manage your symptoms, to online tools such as our Eat Well Live Well nutrition guide, there are lots of options out there for you – it’s just a matter of finding the right mix for you to supplement your treatment. Find out more.
Emotional support
Everyday tips & tricks
Benefits & entitlements
Legal & insurance
Preparing for emergencies
Driving
Managing falls
Wellbeing support
Nutrition - Eat Well Live Well
Nutritional tool
Healthy eating guidelines
Fat facts
Superfoods
Supplements
Bladder issues & nutrition
Constipation & nutrition
Depression & nutrition
Swallowing issues & nutrition
Fatigue & nutrition
Specific diets for multiple sclerosis
Tips for success
Recipes
15min seared tuna with sage
Bliss balls
Blueberry smoothie dessert
Chickpea snack
Guacamole
Herbed lentil pate
Hummus
Kale smoothie
Lightly toasted nut balls
Linseed and date balls
Loaded yoghurt
Mango smoothie
Moist bran muffins
Organic spelt fruit muffins
Pear-fection muffins
Power pack
Rise and shine juice
Roasted vegetable salad with kidney beans
Salmon patties
Slowcooker vegetable rice
Summer berry muffins
Veggie soup
Warm spinach salad with tuna
Exercise
The Get your ACT together tool focuses on three common symptoms of MS: emotions, fatigue, and continence While the content is designed by people in the ACT, for people in the ACT, it includes information that is useful for all people living with multiple sclerosis, wherever you live.
Essentials to living well
Complementary & alternative therapies
MS Go for Gold scholarships
The application process
2017 scholarship stories – VIC
2016 scholarship stories – VIC
Family & carer information
Sexuality & relationships
Parenting
Pregnancy
Fundraising is more important than ever, with some of our vital services relying solely on the support of generous donors. Each year about 24,000 people participate in our fundraising events, supported by more than 1,300 volunteers, to help raise millions of dollars to care for people affected by multiple sclerosis. We encourage you to get involved in our fundraising in any way you can! Find out more.
Our MS events
Community fundraising
Fundraising Application Form
Resource
Common questions
Merchandise
In lieu of a gift
Make a donation
MS Dream Home Lottery
MS Art Exhibition 2018
MS eBay Stores
Entertainment book
There are so many ways you can get involved to support people living with multiple sclerosis. Volunteering is a fantastic way to support the community while developing your own skills. Whether you want to get involved in our fundraising events, philanthropic opportunities or directly support people living with multiple sclerosis, we will have a way for you to get involved! Find out more.
Donate & make a difference
Donate online
MS Community Shops
Shop with our supporters
Become a legal member
Consider a bequest
Volunteer
About volunteering for MS
Apply to volunteer
Current volunteer opportunities
Volunteer stories
Community Visitors Scheme
What a CVS volunteer does
CVS volunteer application form
MS CVS recipient referral
MS Ambassadors
MS Ambassadors ACT
Bethany Lamont
Alex Jacobs
Amy Lynn
Caitlin Searle
Erin Hogan
MS Ambassadors NSW
Mark Crockett
Carl Habib
Rachael Hendry
Nissa Lee Phillips
Matt Roger
Shara Gillahan
Gordon Wilkins
Karen Davies
Lew Troman
Kate Farrell
Louise Abey
Stephen Papadopoulos
Vicki Woods
Gai Helm
MS Ambassadors VIC
Amanda Campbell
Anna Kelman
Antony Giblin
Carol Cooke
Danny Potter
Denise Chipper
Gael Cresp
Jane Ruggieri
Jessica Gray
Kate Ezard
Lydia Osmers
Kate Louis
Rania Melhem
Samantha Sims
Justine Martin
Karen Gujer
Kristina McMennemin
Maree Thomson
Marilyn & Tig Simmons
Mark & Brenda Fisher
Nigel Caswell
Paula Allison
Roger & Alison Reece
Simone Buzwell
Stan Korosi
Steven Van Ruyven
Tim Ryan
Trish Mifsud
Jodie Haythorpe
MS Ambassadors TAS
Cristelle Denney
Hilary Hill
Book an MS Ambassador
Meet our MS Ambassadors
Apply to become an MS Ambassador
MS - My Story
Tim's Story
Nadine's Story
Scott's Story
Jana's Story
About us
Our Mission & Values
History of MS
Careers
Leadership
Board of Directors
Our Executive Team
Patrons & Life Governor
Corporate Governance
Multiple Sclerosis Limited Constitution
Multiple Sclerosis Limited Principles
Corporate reports
Pharmaceutical policy
MS Advisory Councils
Privacy & your rights
We’re trying to make things better
Compliments, complaints & feedback
Reconciliation Action
News
World MS Day
MS is the go-to provider of information, advice and support for people affected by multiple sclerosis. We’re a combined entity of the ACT, NSW, Victoria and Tasmania with over 60 years' insight into how to live well with progressive neurological conditions. We offer vital support and services for people living with multiple sclerosis while the search for a cure continues. We are here so no one has to face MS alone.
Multiple sclerosis can have a significant impact on the lives of family members and friends of a person living with multiple sclerosis. Family Matters is an information series that offers useful guidelines so that family members and friends can understand the challenges they may face and the strategies that they can adopt to manage better.
As each family and person with multiple sclerosis is unique, not all the suggestions or information will be relevant to everyone, but the Family Matters series is a good starting point for finding out more.
Referral advice & info
Employment support
NDIS & My Aged Care
MS Connect is our free telephone and email information support and referral service.
By registering with MS you can access our full range of services and support.