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MS Life Changer Lottery winner #10,537: ...

Wednesday, 7th May 25

When the call came through to let our African Safari MS Life Changer Lottery winner know they had won the grand prize, the first reaction was pure disbelief. Behind the decision to purchase a ticket was a deeply personal reason for the winner.

Maria’s trek across the Kokoda Trail

Tuesday, 22nd Apr 25

At the age of 62, Maria who lives with MS set herself the challenge of walking the Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea, 96 kilometres of some of the steepest and most rugged terrain in the world.

20th MS Mighty Swim raises over $160K

Tuesday, 15th Apr 25

This year marks a monumental milestone in the fight against MS as we celebrated our 20th anniversary of the MS Mighty Swim. Over the course of 24 hours, 13 teams – from seasoned swimmers to first-time participants – came together at the Unley Swimming Centre for a relay-style event like no other.

Margot's journey as a Physiotherapist at...

Tuesday, 15th Apr 25

Physiotherapist Team Lead, Margot Strelan shares more of her experiences working at the MS Society SA & NT and what inspires her to make a difference every day.

Kerry embracing life with MS

Tuesday, 15th Apr 25

Kerry Best was diagnosed with MS at 58 years old after enduring a difficult three and a half years of misdiagnosis. Now, she's living well with the support of MS Society SA & NT.

Promising antiviral drugs identified for...

Friday, 31st Jan 25

Australian researchers have identified four existing antiviral medications that show promise in treating Multiple Sclerosis (MS), potentially opening a new frontier in MS treatment.

Double your impact: MS Mighty Swim annou...

Friday, 31st Jan 25

The MS Society SA & NT has announced an exciting opportunity for supporters of our landmark 20th anniversary Mighty Swim event. This Saturday, February 1, every donation made will be doubled thanks to a generous anonymous donor who has pledged up to $10,000 in matching funds.

First NMOSD-specific treatment recommend...

Tuesday, 7th Jan 25

Exciting progress has been made for the NMOSD community with the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) recommending ravulizumab (Ultomiris®) for PBS listing.

MS Australia launches national research ...

Friday, 20th Dec 24

MS Australia has taken a major step forward in multiple sclerosis research with the launch of a new national collaborative platform focused on understanding the relationship between Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and MS.

Camping, pub quizzes and dress-ups – $...

Wednesday, 23rd Oct 24

Diagnosed with MS in 2019, Anita fundraises for the MS Society as a way of saying ‘thanks’ for the support she receives.