Ilana Strous discusses what a Speech Pathologist can offer those with Myositis
Ilana Strous discusses the role of a Speech Pathologist and the supports available to Myositis members experiencing difficulty with Speech and/or Swallowing.

Ilana Strous discusses the role of a Speech Pathologist and the supports available to Myositis members experiencing difficulty with Speech and/or Swallowing.

Globally this month is dedicated to raising awareness of this progressive, currently incurable debilitating condition. Nationwide, Myositis patients and their families are recognising May as International Myositis Awareness Month. This is a time to come together for patients and carers battling this disease, as well as an opportunity to educate the public on this group…

Trish has a counselling background having worked as a social worker in hospitals and community health for 40 years. Her work included counselling for anxiety, depression, trauma and loss and grief both with individuals and with families. Trish is also our NSW Coordinator. Much of her experience in hospital settings was with people who had…

Congratulations and thanks to Val Dempsey, the current Senior Australian of the Year. Great to see you recognised for your tireless volunteer work for over 40 years with St. Johns Ambulance. Val is also our past President and lives with Polymyositis and Interstitial Lung Disease. She works hard to raise awareness for Myositis and even…

Melbourne – East (Mulgrave) Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of MAA and Myositis Awareness Month 2 May, 2023 for lunch at 12 midday. Mulgrave Country Club Cnr of Wellington Rd and Jells Rd, MULGRAVE Contact: with any questions. Melbourne – West (Ascot Vale) 15 May 2023 for lunch at 12 midday Venue to be confirmed….

MAA Rare Voices Ambassador Lachy Beckett and MAA Secretary Anita Chalmers are interviewed by WIN TV.

Following discussions at a number of Keeping In Touch meetings, members were asked to submit questions related to the recent changes to the NDIS. Stephen Toole, a Local Area Coordinator with the Brotherhood of St Laurence, who is a community partner with NDIS, joined us in a ZOOM meeting on 4th April 2025. A video…