Events

May 12 is international Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) day. The aim is to increase awareness and research into the diseases. There is approximately 250,000 Australians living with ME/CFS with approximately a quarter of these affected so severely they are house or even bed-bound. Internationally there is estimated to be approximately 17 …

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This month’s disability awareness campaign that we’ll be focusing on is the International Day of Sign Languages. With approximately 5 % of the world’s population deaf or hard of hearing it is inevitable that many workplaces will have to address this language barrier at one point. International Day of Sign Languages is celebrated annually across …

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Fragile X Awareness Month 1st-31st July Fragile X Syndrome is a rare genetic condition causing intellectual disability. Fragile X syndrome causes mild to severe intellectual disability. It affects both males and females, but females usually have milder symptoms. Symptoms include delays in talking, anxiety and hyperactive behaviour. Some people have seizures. Physical features might include …

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MS Walk & Fun Run – Multiple Sclerosis Australia June 5th The MS Walk & Fun Run is located in Melbourne (postponed), Launceston, and virtual events in Sydney and Canberra, the MS Walk Run + Roll isn’t just a must-do event on the cardio calendar, it also helps to raise much needed awareness and work …

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that impacts the brain and spinal cord. These are the main components of the central nervous system. The central nervous system controls nearly everything we do, from walking to doing a complex math problem. MS can manifest in many different types of complications. It affects the coverings of …

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