Education and Information sessions - NSW
Information sessions are offered in various metropolitan and regional venues, as well as by teleconference.
Click here to download the ACT, NSW client education calendar for Jan to Jun 2009 
Upcoming Education and Information Sessions
Learn About MS
Receive information on MS and MS Australia services and programs. Particularly for people recently diagnosed and their families.
Lidcombe, NSW Sat 21 Mar, 10am - 2.30pm
Penrith, NSW Sat 16 May, 10am - 2.30pm
Learn About MS - Teleconference
An opportunity to ask questions and to learn more about MS and MS Australia - ACT/ NSW/VIC
Wed 4 Feb, 7.00 - 8.30pm
Wed 1 Apr, 7.00 - 8.30pm
Wed 3 Jun, 7.00 - 8.30pm
Staying Well with MS
Enhancing Relationships with your Carer
Dr Fulcher will explain possible carer/care-receiver relationship changes and strategies to improve relationships.
Lidcombe, NSW Sat 4 Apr, 10am - 12noon
Maximising your Memory
Learn about how memory works and how to set up good memory self-management practices in your everyday life.
NSW Sat 6 Jun, 10am - 12noon
Thinking & Memory
Explore common MS-related thinking and memory changes and find out how to manage these changes.
Lidcombe, NSW Sat 2 May, 10 - 12noon
Fatigue Self-Management Program
A 6-week program designed to help you manage fatigue and conserve energy. The program is being offered as a research project at selected locations as well as via the internet.
Chatswood, NSW Thu 19 Feb to Thu 26 Mar, 10am - 12noon
Penrith, NSW Fri 1 May to Fri 5 Jun, 10am - 12noon
Taking Control & Planning Ahead
Receive advice from the Office of the Public Advocate about enduring powers of attorney, guardianship & administration.
Lidcombe, NSW Tue 23 Jun, 10am - 12noon
Working with MS
Explore your rights and responsibilities within the workplace, superannuation, insurance and financial matters.
Lidcombe, NSW Sat 28 Mar, 10am - 12noon
Sat 30 May, 10am - 12noon
Managing Fatigue - Teleconference
Receive information on how to manage MS-related fatigue.
Tue 7 Apr, 10.30am - 12noon
Thu 11 Jun, 6.30pm - 8.00pm
Continence Care in MS - Teleconference
Learn about bladder and bowel problems, causes, assessment and treatment options.
Tue 17 Mar, 7pm - 8.30pm
Thu 14 May, 7pm - 8.30pm
Get Active with MS - Teleconference
Learn how to increase fitness levels and build strength.
Tue 17 Feb, 7pm - 8.30pm
Wed 20 May 10.30 - 12noon
People living in southern NSW are welcome to join education and information sessions taking place in the ACT. We also provide education and information sessions for other health professionals and community service providers regarding particular aspects of MS management and services available from MS Australia - ACT/ NSW/VIC.
These information and education sessions are provided free of charge by qualified staff from
MS Australia - ACT/ NSW/VIC.
Funding support from NSW Health
Further information:
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