MS Sites and Links
Ocrevus for PPMS
The DMT (Disease Modifying Treatment) Ocrevus is being increasingly offered to clients, including some with progressive MS.
Click here to learn more about the DMT and who might qualify here. Please note that eligibility can change rapidly and we recommend you ask your community advisor or neurologist for the most up to date information.
Here’s a selection of MS related sites which may be of interest.
Disclaimer: We have tried to present a range of worthwhile views and opinions about MS and the views and opinions expressed in these websites are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the Wellington Multiple Sclerosis Society. The Wellington Multiple Sclerosis Society accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained within these websites.
Free Online Training from the Menzies Institute Tasmania
The Menzies Institute has developed free online training to improve understanding about MS by PwMS, their families and carers. Courses include:
- Understanding MS
- Deciding about DMTs for MS, and
- Mental Health and MS
Learn more: https://ms.mooc.utas.edu.au/ or read the news article on our website.
Multiple Sclerosis International Federation – www.msif.org
MS Society NZ – www.msnz.org.nz
Multiple Sclerosis – UK – www.ms-uk.org
MS Australia – www.msaustralia.org.au
Healthline – Multiple Sclerosis
LifeStyle
Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis (OMS) – overcomingms.org
Managing Change and Uncertainty
National
MSNZ – www.msnz.org.nz
MS Auckland – www.msakl.org.nz
Research
MS Research – www.msresearch.nz
MS Translate – www.mstranslate.com.au
Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia – msra.org.au
Wellbeing
www.msbrainhealth.org contains a wealth of resources developed in response to the growing consensus of the importance of brain health in managing MS
Te Kete Haerenga – Your Journey to Wellbeing Kete contains some wonderful resources including pain, fatigue and sleep.