Peer support – connecting you with others
People often say how valuable it is to speak with others who have a personal experience of MS. Receiving and giving practical and emotional support can help in the process of understanding a diagnosis of MS, managing symptoms and living well with MS. Our Peer Support Program enables people with MS, family members and carers to share experiences and feelings, knowing they will be listened to and understood.
"Talking with a Peer Support Volunteer gave me the strength I needed to regain some control in my life" – Hazel |
Connect with a Peer Support Volunteer
Peer Support Volunteers are people with MS, family members and carers. They are good listeners and enjoy talking with others. Our Peer Support Volunteers have been specifically trained in providing emotional and practical support – through telephone, face-to-face or online support.
Telephone peer support
No matter where you live, telephone peer support is a perfect opportunity for you to connect with other people with MS, family members and carers.
Phone MS Connect on 1800 042 138 for more information.
Face-to-face peer support
Being part of a support group is a great way to meet other people with MS and family members, to make new friends, and to share positive experiences in a mutually supportive environment. Groups meet at various locations, with a range of peer support group options available in each state.
Phone MS Connect on 1800 042 138 for guidance in finding a group that suits your needs.
Face-to-face peer support groups - VIC | Face-to-face MS support groups - ACT/NSW
Online peer support
My Connect Communities (mc2) online peer support groups provide a forum for people to exchange information and experiences. There are a number of mc2 online peer support communities for people with multiple sclerosis, their family members and carers.
A trained Peer Support Volunteer is available to moderate and facilitate group discussion in the Peer Support Community, Monday to Friday, 8:00pm - 10:00pm and Wednesday and Thursday, 1:00pm – 2:30pm.
mc2 MS Australia ACT/NSW/VIC - Peer Support Community
mc2 MS Australia ACT/NSW/VIC - Peer Support Carers Group
mc2 MS Australia ACT/NSW/VIC - Peer Support Parents Community
mc2 MS Australia ACT/NSW/VIC - Peer Support Volunteers Community
Other MS online communities
Become a Peer Support Volunteer
Would you like to provide a listening ear and emotional and practical support to others living with MS, their family members or carers? Register your interest in becoming a Peer Support Volunteer by contacting MS Connect on 1800 042 138. A Peer Support Program coordinator will get in touch with you to discuss the program and training opportunities.