Education and Information sessions - VIC
Education and information sessions are conducted across the ACT, New South Wales and Victoria. You are welcome to access programs that are convenient, regardless of where you live. The following table provides sessions held in Victoria from July to December 2010. MS Australia ACT/NSW/VIC is committed to promoting equal access to all its programs and will not deny participation due to financial hardship. Please contact Andrea Salmon on (03) 9845 2700 to discuss.
Download the Victorian education and information sessions flyer for July - December 2010.
Understanding MS
Learn About MS Session
This program will provide you with accurate information about multiple sclerosis (MS) and MS Australia services.
A great way to have your questions answered and to meet health professionals and others living with MS.
Discussion includes: A Medical Overview of MS, Management of Symptoms, Keeping Active with MS, Employment and Fatigue
Particularly relevant for people recently diagnosed and their families.
Location: Blackburn |
Date: Saturday 9 October, 10.00am 4.00pm |
Location: Casey, VIC |
Date: Saturday 27 November, 10.00am 4.00pm |
Staying well with MS
Live well with MS
An education and information program designed to encourage healthy lifestyle choices that will enable you to live well with multiple sclerosis. Family and friends are welcome to attend. An opportunity to ask questions and meet other people living with MS.
Topics include; Medical Management, A Healthy Approach, Managing Fatigue, Diet and Lifestyle
Location: Blackburn, VIC |
Date: Sun 5 September, 10am 4pm |
Location: Footscray, VIC |
Date: Sat 20 November, 10am 4pm |
Working with MS
Explore managing MS in the workplace; your rights and responsibilities at work, as well as super, insurance and finance matters
Location: The Hub @ Docklands, CBD |
Date: 14 and 21 July, 6.00pm 8.00pm |
Location: Footscray, VIC |
Date: Saturday 6 November, 10.00am 3.00pm |
Taking control and planning ahead
The law in Victoria gives us all a number of ways to ensure we have maximum control over how decisions
are made when we are not in a position to make those decisions ourselves.
The Office of the Public Advocate provides advice on various types of enduring powers of attorney, guardianship and administration.
Location: Blackburn, VIC |
Date: Wednesday 15 September, 10.00am 12.00pm |
Location: Blackburn |
Date: Tuesday 30 November, 10am 12.00pm |
Location: Belmont Library, Geelong |
Date: Tuesday 19 October, 6pm 8pm |
Build confident communication
Learn to manage the communication changes of MS efficiently and positively. Feel comfortable about your communication strengths Learn confident use of communication strategies. Find out how to keep your own communication style but make it work for you better.
Location: Blackburn, VIC |
Date: Wednesday 13 October, 6.00pm 8.30pm |
Get Active with MS
This session is aimed at people with MS who are interested in exploring exercise, and is led by the MSA physiotherapists health promotion team. You will receive advice about ways to get more physically active, increase fitness levels and build strength.
We will also guide you through the steps of starting a program that suits you. Family and friends are welcome to attend.
Location: Ringwood, VIC |
Date: Tuesday 10 August, 10.0am 12.00pm |
Location: Footscray, VIC |
Date: Thursday 21 October, 10.00am 12.00pm |
Thinking and Memory
This session will explore common MS related thinking and memory changes and their management in the context of both the larger MS symptom picture and every day cognitive management strategies
Location: Caroline Springs, VIC |
Date: Wednesday 4 August, 10.30am 1.00pm |
Location: Blackburn (video link to Footscray) |
Date: Wednesday 10 November, 10.00am 12.30pm |
Fatigue self-management program
A six week program led by the occupational therapy team, focussing on fatigue and management strategies
Location: Blackburn, VIC |
Date: 10, 17, 24 and 31 August. 7 and 14 September, 6.00pm 8.00pm |
Fatigue information session
A two hour information session that provides an overview of MS fatigue and management strategies.
Location: Footscray, VIC |
Date: Monday 30 August, 7.00pm 9.00pm |
Location: Geelong, VIC |
Date: Wednesday 8 September, 10.00am 12.00pm |
Location: Mornington, VIC |
Date: Wednesday 20 October, 6.00pm 8.00pm |
Location: Blackburn, VIC |
Date: Sunday 14 November, 10.00am 12.00pm |
Family programs
The Journey club
A four week program for families with primary school aged children to learn more about MS and how to live with it. Come as a family and participate in a variety of fun and interactive learning activities.
Location: Caroline Springs, VIC |
Date: 17, 24, 31 July and 7 August, 10.00am 12.00pm |
Location: Blackburn, VIC |
Date: 17, 24, 31 July and 7 August, 2.00pm 4.00pm |
MSA family camp - respite available if required
A weekend away for families with primary school aged children where one parent has MS. An opportunity to meet other families, explore living with MS and have lots of fun activities supported by the YMCA. Expressions of interest are now being taken for this family camp. $20 per family.
Location: Anglesea, VIC |
Date: July 9, 10, 11 |
Humour and caring led by Carers Victoria
This program shares how humour can be an effective tool in assisting in caring roles and how to maintain health and wellbeing.
Location: Footscray, VIC |
Date: Tuesday 20 July, 7.00pm 9.00pm |
Surviving carer stress led by Carers Victoria
Stress is part of everyday life. The stress associated with caring may have a cumulative effect which impacts on you physically and emotionally. We will explore stress and look at how to recognise possible indicators, the affect it can have on you and strategies to help reduce the impact.
Location: Footscray, VIC |
Date: Thursday 26 August, 2.30pm 4.30pm |
Location: Blackburn, VIC |
Date: Friday 8 October, 2.30pm 4.30pm |
Change, loss and moving forward led by Carers Victoria
Changes wanted and or unwanted are an inevitable part of caring.
This session provides a safe environment to talk about these changes and their impacts on us and have a conversation about what we can do to move forward.
Location: Blackburn, VIC |
Date: Tuesday 16 November, 2.30pm 4.30pm |
Location: Footscray, VIC |
Date: Monday 6 December, 2.30pm 4.30pm |
Registration is essential as programs will only run if minimum numbers are reached.
For bookings or information please
call Ruth Wilson or Andrea Salmon on (03) 9845 2700 or email educationvic@msaustralia.org.au
Program details outlined in this document are current at the time of printing; however, dates, times and venues may change - please ensure you check details when you register. All programs are offered free of charge, unless indicated. Families and friends are very welcome to attend all programs.
In 2010, video conferencing technology will be offered as an additional option to access education programs. Remote and regional clients will have priority as participation through video conferencing is limited. Contact us if you are interested in attending a session as listed.
Interpreters are available upon request.