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Welcome to MNDAWA
MNDAWA is an incorporated, not-for-profit organisation. It is a member of the Motor Neurone Disease Association of Australia.
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What is motor neurone disease (MND)? |
MND is a group of diseases in which the neurones (nerve cells) controlling the muscles fail to work normally. With no nerves to actiate them, the muscles graudally weaken and waste. The senses, memory and intellect remain intact.
Other names for MND: Lou Gehrig's Disease (USA) ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Maladie de Charcot (1869) .............................. Creeping paralysis.
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What does MNDAWA do? |
| MNDAWA provides services to support people diagnosed with MND and their families who care for them. |
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Care Advisory Service Advocate for members Information & education Training Equipment loans Funding & grants assistance Social support Emotional support Fundraising & awarness campaigns |
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MNDAWA Inc. Centre for Neurological Support The Niche B/11 Aberdare Road NEDLANDS WA 6009 Office Hours 9.00am - 4.30pm Monday - Friday |
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+618 9346 7355 |
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+618 9346 7332 |
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Contact Us |
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www.mndawa.asn.au | |
The information provided is regularly updated. Latest update: 30 August 2010.
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Coming events ... see also the Events page for details ...
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Watch this space for information on more events:
Hope & Remembrance Day 12 September 2010 at Point Walter Recreation & Conference Centre, 1 Stock Road, Bicton WA 6157
Annual General Meeting 9 October 2010, 12.30 pm The Niche Conference Room
Art and Photography Exhibition 5-11 November at Carilley Vineyard, Swan Valley
Annual Christmas Party 1 December 2010
Christmas Street Appeal 3 December in Perth - Volunteers needed!
Walk to D'Feet MND in May 2011! |
Find out more about being an
MND Volunteer
THANK YOU! We thank all our volunteers for the work they do for MND Association of WA |
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