Archive for the 'Features' Category


Study looks at unmet needs of carers

06 May 2012 11:49pm

University of Canberra LogoMD Qld support University of Canberra Master of Clinical Psychology student, Sharon Dawson, who is undertaking a study into the unmet needs experienced by carers of children with neuromuscular conditions at various stages of their child’s development.

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Art Union 64 Winners Announced!

22 Mar 2012 11:40am

major prizeArt Union 64 was drawn on 22 March 2012.  Congratulations to our lucky winner who receives the major prize of $25,000 in cashable gold bullion.

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Living independently with Myotonic muscular dystrophy

14 Mar 2012 10:05pm

The topic of our next teleconference, to be held on 21 March, will feature guest speaker Ann Carter, a client of Muscular Dystrophy Queensland who is living independently with Myotonic muscular dystrophy. Read More

March 4 MD a great success

03 Mar 2012 12:43pm

March 4 MD 2012March 4 MD was a great success. The rain held off and we made our way up to the Queen Street Mall and then back to the Botanic Gardens. Thanks to everyone who was able to make it along on the day. Photos are now online (opens to a new window).

2012 March for Muscular Dystrophy

21 Feb 2012 11:46am

March for MD supporters in 2010Muscular Dystrophy Queensland invite you and your family to join us in March 2012, as we take to the streets of Brisbane to show our support for families living with Muscular Dystrophy and other neuromuscular conditions in Queensland.

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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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