Education and Information sessions - VIC
Education and information sessions are conducted across the ACT, NSW and VIC. You are welcome to access programs that are convenient, regardless of where you live.
Download the Victorian education flyer for January - June 2010.
Learn About MS Information Session
Receive information about MS and MS Australia – ACT/NSW/VIC services and programs. Particularly relevant for people recently diagnosed and their families.
Location: Ringwood, VIC |
Date: Sat 20 February, 10am – 4pm |
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Location: Footscray, VIC |
Date: Sat 29 May, 10am – 4pm |
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Location: Blackburn, VIC |
Date: Sat 9 October, 10am – 4pm |
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Location: Southern, VIC |
Date: Sat 27 November, 10am – 4pm |
Learn About MS – Teleconference
An opportunity to speak with our Medical Director to ask questions and receive information about MS, our services and programs. Particularly helpful for people recently diagnosed and their families/friends.
Location: ACT, NSW and VIC |
Date: Tues 17 February, 7pm – 8.30pm |
Fatigue Self-Management Program
A six 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.
Location: Footscray, VIC |
Date: Wed April 14, 21, 28, 10am – 12pm |
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Location: Blackburn, VIC |
Date: Tues Aug 10, 17, 24, 31, 6pm – 8pm |
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Fatigue Information Session
An overview of MS related fatigue and how to manage it.
Location: Blackburn, VIC |
Date: Tues 23 March, 10am - 12pm |
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Location: Ringwood, VIC |
Date: Thurs 27 May, 10am - 12pm |
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Location: Heidelberg, VIC |
Date: Fri 18 June, 10am - 12pm |
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Location: Footscray, VIC |
Date: Mon 30 August, 7pm - 9pm |
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Location: Geelong, VIC |
Date: Wed 8 September, 10am - 12pm |
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Location: Mornington, VIC |
Date: Wed 20 October, 6pm - 8pm |
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Location: Blackburn, VIC |
Date: Sun 14 November, 10am - 12pm |
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Get Active with MS
Led by physiotherapists, this session provides practical information on how to become more physically active, increase fitness levels and build strength.
Location: Blackburn, VIC |
Date: Thurs 4 March, 6pm - 8pm |
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Location: Caroline Springs, VIC |
Date: Tues 8 June, 6pm - 8pm |
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Location: Mornington, VIC |
Date: Wed 23 June, 6pm - 8pm |
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Location: Maroondah, VIC |
Date: Tues 10 August, 10am - 12pm |
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Location: Footscray, VIC |
Date: Thurs 21 Oct, 10am - 12pm |
Thinking and Memory
Explore common MS related thinking and memory changes and learn how to manage them.
Location: Blackburn, VIC |
Date: Thurs 4 March, 6pm - 8.30pm |
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Location: CBD, VIC |
Date: Mon 17 May, 6pm - 8.30pm |
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Location: Caroline Springs, VIC |
Date: Wed 4 Aug, 10.30am - 1pm |
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Location: Blackburn, VIC |
Date: Wed 10 Nov, 10am - 12.30pm |
Taking Control and Planning Ahead
Receive advice from the Office of the Public Advocate about enduring powers of attorney, guardianship and administration.
Location: Blackburn, VIC |
Date: Fri 19 March, 10am - 12pm |
Working with MS
Explore your rights and responsibilities within the workplace, superannuation, insurance and financial matters.
Location: Caroline Springs, VIC |
Date: Tues 16 & 23 Feb, 6pm - 8pm |
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Location: Blackburn, VIC |
Date: Sat 15 May, 10am - 3pm |
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Location: CBD, VIC |
Date: Wed 14 & 21 July, 6pm - 8pm |
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Location: Footscray, VIC |
Date: Sat 6 Nov, 10am - 3pm |
Journey Club
A four week program for families with primary school aged children where one parent has MS. Come as a family, participate in fun activities and discussions about living with MS.
Location: Southern, VIC |
Date: Sat 1 May to 22 May, 2pm - 4pm |
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Location: Blackburn, VIC |
Date: Sat 17 July to 7 Aug, 2pm - 4pm |
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Location: Caroline Springs, VIC |
Date: Sat 17 July to 7 Aug, 11am - 1pm |
Continence Care in MS – Teleconference
Learn about bladder and bowel problems, their causes, and assessment and treatment options.
Location: ACT, NSW, VIC |
Date: Tues 9 March, 7pm - 8.30pm |
Managing Fatigue – Teleconference
Receive information about how to manage MS related fatigue.
Location: ACT, NSW and VIC |
Date: Tues 16 March, 6.30pm – 8pm |
Get Active with MS – Teleconference
Learn how to increase fitness levels and build strength.
Location: ACT, NSW and VIC |
Date: TBC |
Exercise Programs
From aqua aerobics to yoga – a range of diverse programs are available.
Location: ACT, NSW and VIC |
Date: Various times and dates – call MS Connect™ |
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Please register early to ensure your place in programs. For bookings or information please call MS Connect™ on 1800 042 138. |