MD Queensland

In 1978 a group of families, concerned about the lack of assistance for their children, formed the Muscular Dystrophy Support Group. Without clinical or public recognition of the disorders the group began the challenging process of community education and fundraising while continuing to provide support to each other.

Muscular Dystrophy Queensland today

The Muscular Dystrophy Association of Queensland Inc. today is building on the hard work of these early volunteers. The Association is incorporated and is recognised as a credible and accountable provider of services to clients with MD and their families.

Muscular Dystrophy Queensland works closer than ever with other service providers, Queensland Health, Disability Services and other government agencies to ensure that people with MD and their carers are aware of, and have access to, preventative health education, services, and community support.

Our mission

Our mission for the future is:

To assist the people of Queensland affected by Muscular Dystrophy and neuromuscular disorders, to meet their needs, and enhance their quality of life by:

  • Providing support services and equipment.
  • Supporting research into the cause, treatment and cure of Muscular Dystrophy.
  • Ensuring a sustainable organisation.

Our funding

Muscular Dystrophy Queensland is funded through its own fundraising programs and sponsorship with a small percentage from government sources. There are over 4500 people in Queensland with some form of neuromuscular condition, although not all are MD Queensland members or actively involved. Support is provided to anyone free of charge and people are not excluded from receiving support on the basis of their financial status.

MD Queensland relies heavily on fundraising to provide financial assistance to our clients, and families of clients, in need or crisis. The generosity of people and the willingness of volunteers to give up their time for the cause of MD, are the backbone of our association, and without their support we could not provide services that assist people living with MD to face the many challenges associated with the disorder.