In 2011 the organisation changed its name to Polio NSW Inc. Polio NSW is a member of Polio Australia. Polio NSW provides support and information about the late effects of polio to polio survivors and their families, predominantly (but not exclusively) in New South Wales. Polio NSW is a voluntary self-help self-funded organisation governed by a Management Committee composed mainly of polio survivor
s. Polio NSW’s activities are funded through membership subscriptions, donations and occasional one-off philanthropic grants. Polio NSW receives no government funding. To find out more about our resources, information, health professional workshops and community information sessions, please visit our website. About this page:
Polio NSW aims to provide up-to-date information and articles that are of relevance to the polio community. Please let us know if there is particular content you would like to see more of. We recognise that there will be a variety of opinions and ideas on some topics, and we ask that you show respect and empathy when commenting. Please understand that we reserve the right to delete comments that contain abusive or offensive language, misleading information or an infringement of privacy. This may include information that is anti-vaccination, contains fallacious argument, or directly contradicts public health messaging. While we provide general resources on post-polio issues, we do not give personal health advice and ask that you consult with your health professional on individual symptoms or issues.
