Archive for the 'Features' Category


Art Union 63 Winners Announced!

16 Dec 2011 11:40am

major prizeArt Union 63 was drawn on 15 December 2011.  Congratulations to our lucky winner who receives the major prize of $25,000 in cashable gold bullion.

Our AU63 winner is a longtime supporter from Brisbane’s Northside. The winning ticket number is 5067.

Our $1,000 Auto Order winner is also a longtime supporter from a South Western Queensland. 

Our bonus draw prize of an Apple iPad was won by a lucky supporter from the Everton Park. 

Buy tickets in the next Art Union for your chance to win!

Gold Coast Based Volunteers Needed for Free Massage

15 Oct 2011 10:54pm

generic massage image Bruce Reid, who is currently studying at the Massage Schools of Queensland in Burleigh Heads, is looking for volunteers based on the Gold Coast to receive free massage treatments at the beginning of next year. Read More

Ethical approval granted

13 Aug 2011 02:53am

Brad Launikonis

Bradley Launikonis, Head of the MD Muscle Research at the University of Queensland, has recently been granted approval from the ethics committee to use archived muscle biopsies in his research.

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Cyclists set to raise funds for MD

08 Jul 2011 12:19am

ride4mdBrisbane cyclists ready for a fundraising challenge are invited to join our Muscular Dystrophy Qld “Ride 4 MD”. The ride hopes to bring members of the community together to raise funds and awareness for those living with MD.

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MD Qld Newsletter Issue 12 OUT NOW!

22 Jun 2011 01:17am

Muscular Dystrophy Queensland are pleased to announce our latest newsletter has been published. If you are on our mailing list, a printed copy will be in your letter box soon. But if you’re a little impatient, take a look at our copy online.

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Calling for participants in Myasthenia Gravis survey

21 Jun 2011 12:30pm

mgaq_logo2Researchers from the University of Queensland, working in collaboration with the Myasthenia Gravis Assoc. of Qld. Inc, are conducting a survey of people living with MG.

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Social media helps HOG ride sellout

17 Jun 2011 03:52am

HOG2011The roar of Harley engines was even bigger this year. Announcements on social media website, Facebook helped sell out the ride with a total of 152 bikes involved on the day, raising just over $22,000 and making it our second biggest ride ever.

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International Registry Expands to Include Congenital Muscle Diseases

19 Apr 2011 04:43pm

linksThe congenital muscle disease international registry (CMDIR) will play a vital role in linking individuals with researchers and clinicians. Read More

Every Australian Counts!

18 Mar 2011 01:26pm

count_me_in_fbEvery Australian Counts is the campaign for the introduction of a National Disability Insurance Scheme. The NDIS will revolutionise the way people with a disability, their families and carers are supported in this country. Read More

Upcoming 2011 Teleconferences

17 Mar 2011 12:32pm

teleconferenceJoin us for our next teleconference on Wednesday 30 March with Jean Paul La Fontaine, a client of Muscular Dystrophy Queensland who has FSH. Then on April 20 we will be joined by the team from Montrose Access.

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