THE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA (INC.)

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The MS Society of WA plays a vital role in educating the community about the disease and MS-related issues.

Always remember MS is very individual and not all you read will apply to you. We recommend discussing issues or seeking clarification from your neurologist and or one of our MS nurses.

Recommended MS Websites

UK MS Trust
A not for profit organization dedicated to the provision of information and resources for people diagnosed with MS ad health professionals.

UK MS Trust A-Z
An A-Z list of MS related topics, publications, cognition information and loads more!

Staying Smart
This website specifically designed for people who want to know, or know more, about how MS can affect thinking. It is part of the UK MS Trust site.

National MS Society (USA)
The American MS Society website contains lots of information about MS and research updates; online community resources are accessible.

Rocky Mountain Centre for MS
A US website with up to date information about MS, research, complementary therapies and much more.

The MS Society (UK)
The MS Society of the UK website with loads of information about all aspects of MS and research; including a section about the less common childhood MS and women’s issues.

The Consortium of MS Centre’s (North America)
The Consortium of MS Centre's provides a number of services and information resources on MS.

MS International Federation
A wealth of information is available, and you can sign up for their online journal.

MS Australia
The national MS Australia website with links back to each States web page.

MS Research Australia
Research updates and press releases on Australian projects.

Why women get MS
This webpage from MS Research Australia provides useful information covering why women get MS.

Causes of MS
This webpage from MS Research Australia provides useful information about the causes of MS.

Diet and MS
Find out information about Diet and MS.

Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Useful information regarding complementary and alternative therapies foe people with MS

Complementary Care
Join this website in the USA where they collect information from people with MS who are using CAM’s in an attempt to provide some evidence based information

Complimentary Therapies
A-Z fact sheets cover many of the types of CAM’s.

Kids and MS

For the Kids

Young MS
A site from the MS Society for younger readers with a parent with multiple sclerosis, with information for both teenagers and younger children.

Kids Keep Smyelin A site for younger readers which mixes games and jokes with information about MS and children's own stories. Part of the American National MS Society website.

MS Trust
Written with the help of 10-16 year olds who know what it is like to have a parent with MS and who share their experiences, worries and emotions about living with MS in their family.

The Kids' Guide to MS
The Kids' Guide to MS is aimed at 6-10 year olds who have a mum or dad with MS. This Kids' Guide is a book that children can read on their own or with a parent.

For the Parents

Talking with your Kids about MS
When a parent is affected by MS, discussing MS with children may seem daunting. This book looks at the concerns parents may have, some of the things children may want to know and what other parents' experiences have been.

Telling People about MS
A DVD about telling others you have MS.

Other areas of interest:

Smoking and MS
Information about Smoking and MS.

Sleep
Are you getting enough sleep? Follow the link and you can access a “sleep quiz” and see how you fair in the sleep stakes.

Beyond Blue
This is a useful site to find out information about depression.

Mood Gym
A free online program you can work through online that looks at depression, and thinking styles and how to cope.

Reach Out
This site gives some useful information about stress and relaxation.

Independent Living Centre
The Independent Living Centre is a not-for-profit organisation displaying a wide range of aids and equipment for people with limitations in function. The centre is staffed by health professionals, and appointments are necessary. The website includes an extensive data base of items, giving a description of each item and where to purchase it.

Member Services Brochures

Respite Care Brochure
Margaret Doody House is a purpose-built, residential-style respite facility in City Beach. Catering for up to five Members at any one time.

Immunotherapy, Training and Support
Immunotherapy treatments stimulate or modify the body’s immune response. There are several disease modifying therapies prescribed for people with multiple sclerosis.

MS Peer Support Program
The telephone support service is offered to all Members who feel they would benefit from talking to someone who understands some of the frustrations associated with multiple sclerosis.

MS Carer Peer Support Program
The Carer Peer Support program is a service provided by the MS Society to link people who are caring for someone with MS with other MS carers. These are people who can relate to your situation and are fully trained as Carer Support volunteers.