MND South Australia

30/10/2026

Happy OT Week to our incredible OT team at MNDSA! 💙

Who knew that recommending shower chairs, measuring lounge rooms, solving wheelchair puzzles, and somehow finding a way to make life easier could be considered a superpower?

Our Occupational Therapists are masters of problem-solving, champions of independence, and experts in helping people continue doing the things they love. Whether it's finding the perfect piece of equipment, tackling a home modification challenge, or introducing new and interesting ways to operate a phone or computer, they do it all with skill, patience, and a smile.

This OT Week, we're celebrating the amazing team who prove that tape measures, equipment catalogues, and creativity really can change lives.

Thank you for everything you do. We couldn't do it without you! 👏💙

29/10/2026

🎄Christmas is fast approaching and this year you can make your celebrations count! Supporting the MNDSA Kytons Christmas Fundraiser is a delicious way to share some festive cheer while helping MNDSA continue its important work.

Whether you’re looking for a festive gift, something special to share with family and friends, a meaningful Kris Kringle present or simply a tasty way to give back, every purchase will help make a positive difference to South Australians living with MND.

If you would like to support the MNDSA Kytons Christmas Fundraiser through your workplace, school or community group then we are very happy to deliver bulk orders (within metropolitan Adelaide) to you.

To place your order please visit https://mndsa.org.au/kytonschristmas 💙

The MNDSA Kytons Christmas Fundraiser is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy delicious Kytons treats while helping raise funds for MNDSA.

29/10/2026

This morning, we gathered at Parliament House for the MND Friends of Parliament event, bringing together people united by a shared commitment to improving the lives of South Australians living with Motor Neurone Disease.

MNDSA Chair, Andrew Danson, opened the event before MNDSA Ambassador Jess Adamson delivered a powerful and heartfelt address that captivated the room. Their lived experience stories highlighted both the realities of living with MND and the urgent need for ongoing support, advocacy and action.

The Minister for Health and Wellbeing the Hon. Blair Boyer spoke beautifully and reiterated the wonderful commitment of the Malinauskas Government for $4 million over 4 years to support MNDSA.

Thank you to the Member for Davenport, Erin Thompson and Michelle Lensink MLC for hosting today’s event. We are also grateful for the support of the many Ministers who joined us and stood alongside our community.

Together, we can help ensure every person living with MND has a voice that is heard 💙

26/10/2026

🦷 Mouth Matters - MND Oral Health Community Day 🦷

Join MNDSA and Smart Smiles Initiative for a FREE Oral Health Community Day designed for people living with MND, their families, support workers and care providers.

Discover practical strategies to make daily mouth care more comfortable and manageable. Explore brushing techniques, oral hygiene aids and ways carers can support daily mouth care, while learning about dry mouth management, mouth comfort, denture cleaning and address individual oral health concerns.

📅 18 November 2026
⏰ 10:00am - 12:30pm | Session for people living with MND, family members, support workers and care providers
⏰ 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Session for support workers and care providers
📍 NovitaTech – HMS Gait Lab, 31 Manton Street, Hindmarsh
📧 RSVP by 7 November - call 8234 8448 or email [email protected]

Because every smile deserves comfort, confidence and care 💙

20/10/2026

💙 The Walk may be over, but the memories will stay with us 💙

Every step, every smile and every person who came together at the 2026 Walk to Defeat MND reminded us just how powerful our community is.

Thank you again to everyone who sponsored, walked, fundraised, volunteered, supported and stood with us to help make a difference for South Australians impacted by MND.

📸 The photos from the day are now available on our website. Take a look, find your favourite moments and relive this very special day with us.

👉 View the photo gallery here: https://mndsa.org.au/walk-to-defeat-mnd-2026-memories/

Thank you for walking beside us and showing South Australians impacted by MND that they are never alone.

19/10/2026

Last week we welcomed our incredible carers for a special MNDSA Carers Pamper Day, dedicated to recognising the compassion, strength and unwavering support they provide every day 💙

With relaxing massages, delicious catering, and meaningful conversation and connection with others who understand the caring journey, it was a wonderful day for carers to unwind, recharge and feel celebrated for the important role they play.

A heartfelt thank you to Beyond Bank for supporting the event through their Carers Program, Carers SA for sponsoring the catering, NovitaTech for generously hosting us, and Ru for providing relaxing massages for our carers.

To all carers, thank you for everything you do. We hope you enjoyed a well-deserved opportunity to pause, recharge and be celebrated 💙

16/10/2026

Every two years, Sue and Jim Smith open their stunning 5-acre garden, Drouin to the public and raise money to support MNDSA in memory of their special friend Jeannette who passed away in 2021 from MND.
This year the beautiful gardens will open on Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 November from 10.00am - 4.30pm, with the entrance fee of $10 and children under 18 free. A concession of $8 is available for people with a pension or seniors health card. There will be morning and afternoon tea and light lunch available and also plant, craft and preserves stalls.
Learn more about this special Open Garden event here: https://opengardensa.org.au/current-season/drouin-26
A heartfelt thank you to Sue and Jim for their ongoing support. Events like this remind us of the incredible impact that generous community members can have on the lives of others. If you have the opportunity, we encourage you to take the time to visit them 💙

13/10/2026

Your story matters! Join MND Australia’s Lived Experience Storytelling Workshop, an interactive webinar designed for people with lived experience of MND.

Facilitated by Kate May from Common Cause, a lived-experience advocate, this session will explore how storytelling can help you communicate what matters most, advocate for yourself and others, raise awareness, and create meaningful change.

You'll learn practical tools to help shape your story, connect with others, and build confidence in sharing your experiences in a way that feels right for you.

📅 Wednesday 14 October 2026
⏰ 11:00am AEDT
💻 Register via Zoom - https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wt3X-QOAT6y7pF0jN_qedQ

Because every story has the power to make a difference 💙

12/10/2026

Behind every person living with Motor Neurone Disease is often a carer providing unwavering support, comfort, advocacy, and care.

Whether you're supporting a family member, friend, neighbour, or loved one, your compassion, resilience, and dedication make a lasting difference every day.

At MNDSA, we recognise that caring can be both rewarding and challenging, and we honour the vital role carers play in supporting the wellbeing, dignity, and quality of life of those they care for.

To all carers, thank you. Your kindness, strength, and commitment do not go unnoticed. We see you, we appreciate you, and we celebrate you this week and every week 💙

08/10/2026

Have you or someone you know recently been diagnosed with MND?

MNDSA invite you to join our next Newly Diagnosed Client Information Session on Thursday 15 October 2026.

These sessions are an opportunity for you, your family, or friends to meet with our MND Educator, Jasmine, and hear more about how we can assist people affected by MND. At these sessions you can expect to understand more about Motor Neurone Disease, learn how MNDSA can support you, ask questions and share experiences in a supportive space.

Thursday 15 October | 11:00am - 12:30pm | In-person
Thursday 15 October | 1:30pm - 3:00pm | Online
Thursday 15 October | 6:00pm - 7:30pm | In-person

Please register your attendance by emailing [email protected] or by calling our office on 8234 8448 💙