History

The Association (previously called Motor Neurone Society of WA Inc) came into existence in June 1983 at a meeting attended by a small group of patients and their families, representatives of health and welfare groups and other concerned people. This meeting was in response to an absolute lack of information and support for people with Motor Neurone Disease in WA at the time.

The Association (MNDA WA) has grown to provide a comprehensive Care Advisory Service partly funded by the Health Department. It is however, very reliant on donations and grants from service organisations, Lotteries Commission, charitable foundations, corporate sponsors, individual donors, and our own fundraising efforts to maintain and develop services particularly as demand is constantly growing. One hundred and eighteen people in WA were registered with The Motor Neurone Disease Association of WA in July, 2009.

The success of the Association is due to the work of a dedicated group of Board Management members, staff and volunteers and people living with Motor Neurone Disease.