Tag: Training

Spread the Word: Early Symptoms of MS and the Importance of Early Intervention

At MSNZ, we believe that knowledge is power. Reflecting on our “Time Matters in MS,” September 2024 Awareness Week Campaign, we want to encourage our community to play a vital role in spreading awareness about multiple sclerosis (MS). One of the most effective ways to do this is by sharing information with your General Practitioner […]

I Will Not Let MS Stand in the Way of My Dreams

We are proud to introduce you to Ashley, one of our 2024 Dorothy L Newman Scholarship recipients. With the support of this scholarship, Ashley will be studying towards a Bachelor of Arts (Education) at Massey University. Good luck Ashley, we can’t wait to see you shine. If you are interested in learning more about the […]

Multiple Sclerosis Online Course – New Dates for 2023

Due to popular demand, new course dates have been added for 2023. The next commencement date is 24th July 2023. If you have diagnosed MS and seek evidence-based information about MS & lifestyle, join this free & flexible 6-week online course dedicated to increasing knowledge & improving health/wellbeing of people living with MS around the […]

MSNZ writes to the Minister of Health regarding Health Workforce Crisis

Multiple Sclerosis NZ has written this week to the Minister of Health, Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall, regarding a disturbing report that the application, by the Otago Medical School to increase training places by 18, had been declined by the Government. A well-resourced and supported clinical workforce is a key determinant to the health of New […]

Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand Research Trust 2022 Webinar Series

The New Zealand Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust have announced the details for their annual webinar series. Registration for their 1st webinar is now open, and can be booked via Event Bright: Celebrating NZ Multiple Sclerosis Researchers Tickets, Sat 03/09/2022 at 9:30 am | Eventbrite   Webinar 1 – Celebrating NZ Researchers Booking can be made […]

Menzies Understanding MS Course – Registration Open

Learn more about multiple sclerosis with Understanding MS, a FREE online course for everyone. Enrolments for September are now open, sign up and find out more about the new and updated content here: https://ms.mooc.utas.edu.au/ Course Outline ‘Understanding Multiple Sclerosis (MS)’ is a free online course that aims to improve understanding and awareness of MS. Members […]

2022 Community Support Worker Training Conference

We were delighted our annual Community Support Worker training was able to go ahead in Christchurch last month. Being able to get together in the same venue, share resources and learn how we can best support people with MS here in New Zealand, and their families, is such a valuable and team building exercise. 19 […]

Funding opportunity

MSNZ is delighted with the announcement from the New Zealand MS Research Trust that they have received funding of NZ$150,000 a year for three years to support neurologists who wish to travel overseas to specialise in the treatment of people with multiple sclerosis. This may take in the form of a fellowship for a registrar […]