Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website. # Muscular Dystrophy Queensland: Muscular Dystrophy Queensland (MDQ) is a not-for-profit organisation supporting Queenslanders living with muscular dystrophy and other neuromuscular conditions. Through NDIS and charitable services, MDQ provides support coordination, allied health, equipment loans, advocacy, and social work programs. With a focus on inclusion, empowerment and expert care, MDQ helps individuals and families live the lives they choose. ## Sitemaps [XML Sitemap](https://mdqld.org.au/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages. ## Posts - [Community Member Update July-August 2026](https://mdqld.org.au/community-member-update-july-august-2026/) - [Never Live In An If: How Music Changed My Life](https://mdqld.org.au/never-live-in-an-if-how-music-changed-my-life/) - [Why Awareness Matters: Billy’s Story](https://mdqld.org.au/why-awareness-matters-billys-story/) - [LIONS @ Springwood Tea4MD Brings Community Together](https://mdqld.org.au/lions-springwood-tea4md-brings-community-together/) - [Tea4MD at Government House for Red Bow Awareness Month](https://mdqld.org.au/tea4md-at-government-house-for-red-bow-awareness-month/) - [Supporter Newsletter – Red Bow Appeal 2026](https://mdqld.org.au/supporter-newsletter-red-bow-appeal-2026/) - [Community Member Update January-February 2026](https://mdqld.org.au/community-member-update-january-february-2026/) - [From Frankfurt to Jungfraujoch: Nina’s Accessible Travel Story](https://mdqld.org.au/from-frankfurt-to-jungfraujoch-ninas-accessible-travel-story/) - [February – Understanding the NDIS Webinar Series](https://mdqld.org.au/february-understanding-the-ndis-webinar-series/) - [Community Member Update November December 2025](https://mdqld.org.au/community-member-update-november-december-2025/) - [Supporter Newsletter – Christmas Appeal 2025](https://mdqld.org.au/supporter-newsletter-christmas-appeal-2025/) - [Christmas Office Hours 2025-2026](https://mdqld.org.au/christmas-office-hours-2025-2026/) - [Community Member Update September October 2025](https://mdqld.org.au/community-member-update-september-october-2025/) - [Queensland Father and Son Join International Titin Community at SciFam 2025](https://mdqld.org.au/queensland-father-and-son-join-international-titin-community-at-scifam-2025/) - [Supporter Newsletter – Winter Appeal 2025](https://mdqld.org.au/supporter-news-winter-appeal-2025/) - [Community Member Update July August 2025](https://mdqld.org.au/community-member-update-july-august-2025/) - [Supporter News – Tax Appeal 2025](https://mdqld.org.au/supporter-news-tax-appeal-2025/) - [Community Member Update May June 2025](https://mdqld.org.au/community-member-update-may-june-2025/) - [Community Member Update March April 2025](https://mdqld.org.au/community-member-update-march-april-2025/) - [Supporter News – Red Bow Appeal 2025](https://mdqld.org.au/supporter-news-red-bow-appeal-2025/) - [Community Member Update January February 2025](https://mdqld.org.au/community-member-update-january-february-2025/) - [Community Member Update October November 2024](https://mdqld.org.au/community-member-update-october-november-2024/) - [Ryan Besso’s Kosci100 Journey: The Final Stretch](https://mdqld.org.au/the-final-stretch/) - [MDQ secures $100,000 Grant to Address Respiratory Health Crisis](https://mdqld.org.au/mdq-secures-100000-grant-to-address-respiratory-health-crisis/) - [MDQ welcomes new Patron](https://mdqld.org.au/mdq-new-patron/) - [Supporter News – Festive Period 2024](https://mdqld.org.au/supporter-news-festive-2024/) - [Meet Ryan Besso, the ultrarunner with heart](https://mdqld.org.au/meet-ryan-besso/) - [Community Member Update August September 2024](https://mdqld.org.au/community-member-update-augsept24/) - [Eloise Rothfield joins MDQ as newest ambassador](https://mdqld.org.au/media-release-eloise-rothfield-joins-mdq-as-newest-ambassador/) - [A letter from Sarah Shaw, Chair of the Community Liaison Group](https://mdqld.org.au/sarah-shaw-letter/) - [Virtual Coffee Catch Up | For Young Adults](https://mdqld.org.au/virtual-coffee-catch-up-for-young-adults/) - [Gold Coast Social | Families Welcome](https://mdqld.org.au/gold-coast-social-families-welcome/) - [Discover Boccia: A Paralympic Sport for You](https://mdqld.org.au/discover-boccia-a-paralympic-sport-for-you/) - [Furry friends day](https://mdqld.org.au/furry-friends-day/) - [Community Member Update June July 2024](https://mdqld.org.au/community-member-update-junejuly24/) - [Young adults social](https://mdqld.org.au/young-adult-social/) - [Official Underwood Opening](https://mdqld.org.au/official_underwood_opening/) - [Community Member Update December 2023](https://mdqld.org.au/community-member-update-december-2023/) - [Bushfires and Disability](https://mdqld.org.au/bushfires-and-disability/) - [Research Study for Higher Levels of In-Home Aged Care Funding](https://mdqld.org.au/research-study-in-home-aged-care/) - [Christmas office hours 2023-2024](https://mdqld.org.au/christmas-office-hours-2023/) - [Community Christmas Party](https://mdqld.org.au/community-christmas-party/) - [Community Member Update October 2023](https://mdqld.org.au/community-member-update-october-2023/) - [Meet Sarah Shaw, Community Liaison Group Chair](https://mdqld.org.au/meet-sarah-shaw/) - [We’re moving offices](https://mdqld.org.au/were-moving/) - [Incito Business Solutions joins Ride Walk Roll 2023 as Major Partner](https://mdqld.org.au/incito-business-solutions-joins-ride-walk-roll-2023-as-major-partner/) - [Myotonic Community Connection Day with Dr Robert Henderson](https://mdqld.org.au/myotonic-community-connection-day/) - [Community Member Update August 2023](https://mdqld.org.au/community-member-update-august-2023/) - [Myotonic Community Connection Day, 2 August 2023](https://mdqld.org.au/myotonicconnectionday/) - [Community Member Update June 2023](https://mdqld.org.au/community-member-update-june-2023/) - [Australasian Neuromuscular Network Congress](https://mdqld.org.au/australasian-neuromuscular-network-congress/) - [Olympics Fun Day, 28 June 2023](https://mdqld.org.au/olympics-fun-day/) - [Farewell Helene](https://mdqld.org.au/farewell-helene/) - [Your Individual Support Plan (for NDIS plan holders)](https://mdqld.org.au/individual-support-plan/) - [Community Meet and Greet – 5 April](https://mdqld.org.au/community-meet-and-greet-5-april/) - [Blood Sample Collection](https://mdqld.org.au/blood-sample-collection/) - [Childrens’ Services Newsletter March 2023](https://mdqld.org.au/childrens-services-news-feb-2023/) - [Community Member Update February 2023](https://mdqld.org.au/community-member-update-february-2023/) - [Community Member Update December 2022](https://mdqld.org.au/community-member-update-december-2022/) - [Christmas office hours 2022](https://mdqld.org.au/office_christmas_hours_2022/) - [Community Member Update November 2022](https://mdqld.org.au/community-member-update-november-2022/) - [Charity Art Exhibition](https://mdqld.org.au/charity-art-exhibition/) - [RBWH Trial by Associate Professor Robert Henderson](https://mdqld.org.au/rbwh-trial-by-associate-professor-robert-henderson/) - [SPINRAZA becomes first available treatment for adults living with SMA](https://mdqld.org.au/spinraza-becomes-first-available-treatment-for-adults-living-with-sma/) - [Community Member Update August 2022](https://mdqld.org.au/community-member-update-august-2022/) - [Incito Business Solutions joins Ride Walk Roll as Major Partner](https://mdqld.org.au/incito-major-partner/) - [The importance of regional outreach for our community](https://mdqld.org.au/the-importance-of-regional-outreach/) - [Powerchair players show how it’s done](https://mdqld.org.au/powerchair-players-show-how-its-done/) - [Community Member Update July 2022](https://mdqld.org.au/community-member-update-july-2022/) - [Community Liaison Group](https://mdqld.org.au/community-liasion-group/) - [Muscular Dystrophy Queensland Infoline](https://mdqld.org.au/muscular-dystrophy-queensland-infoline/) - [Newborn screening program to include SMA](https://mdqld.org.au/newborn-screening-program-to-include-sma/) - [Strikeforce referrals for powerchair football](https://mdqld.org.au/referrals-for-strikeforce-wheelchairs/) - [Community Member Update June 2022](https://mdqld.org.au/community-member-update-june-22/) - [Australian Neuromuscular Disease registry](https://mdqld.org.au/australian-neuromuscular-disease-registry/) - [Book your Allied Health Appointment – Vacancies Available](https://mdqld.org.au/book-your-allied-health-appointment-vacancies-available/) - [Community Member Update May 2022](https://mdqld.org.au/community-member-update-may-2022/) - [Neurological Alliance Australia Federal Election Ask](https://mdqld.org.au/neurological-alliance-australia-federal-election-ask/) - [Red Bow Appeal – over $23k raised!](https://mdqld.org.au/red-bow-appeal-2022/) - [TREAT-NMD International Conference](https://mdqld.org.au/treat-nmd-international-conference/): December 7-9 2022, Canada - [Community Member Update April 2022](https://mdqld.org.au/community-member-update-april-2022/) - [Thank you Kedron-Wavell Services Club!](https://mdqld.org.au/thank-you/) - [Garvan Institute Breakthrough](https://mdqld.org.au/garvan-institute-breakthrough/) - [Allied Health Community Information Sessions](https://mdqld.org.au/allied-health-community-information-sessions/) - [Community Member Update March 2022](https://mdqld.org.au/community-member-update-march-2022/) - [Queensland Floods](https://mdqld.org.au/queensland-floods/) - [Infantile facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy study](https://mdqld.org.au/infantile-facioscapulohumeral-muscular-dystrophy-study/) - [Research project involving Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1](https://mdqld.org.au/research-project-involving-myotonic-dystrophy-type-1/) - [Lucky 13 Lottery #103 Winners](https://mdqld.org.au/lucky-13-lottery-103-winners/) - [Community Member Update January 2022](https://mdqld.org.au/community-member-update-january-2022/) - [COVID-19 Door Poster](https://mdqld.org.au/covid-19-door-poster/) - [Community Member Update 13 December 2021](https://mdqld.org.au/community-member-update/) - [Community Member Update November 2021](https://mdqld.org.au/community-member-update-november-2021/) ## Pages - [NDIS Changes Explained – Information Session](https://mdqld.org.au/ndis-changes-explained-information-session/) - [Register Interest for Bridge to Brisbane 2027](https://mdqld.org.au/register-for-bridge-to-brisbane-2027/) - [Spring Appeal 2026 – Sandra’s Story](https://mdqld.org.au/spring-appeal-2026-sandras-story/) - [Fundraise for MDQ](https://mdqld.org.au/get-involved/fundraise-for-mdq/) - [Join the Bridge to Brisbane](https://mdqld.org.au/get-involved/bridge-to-brisbane/) - [Create a Memorial Page](https://mdqld.org.au/get-involved/create-a-memorial-page/) - [Finding and Managing your Support Staff – Information Session](https://mdqld.org.au/finding-and-managing-your-support-staff-information-session/) - [Tax Appeal 2026 – Help Families Like Lucy’s](https://mdqld.org.au/tax-appeal-help-families-like-lucys/) - [Our Community Liaison Group](https://mdqld.org.au/community-liaison-group/) - [Fundraising Champion Spots Bridge to Brisbane](https://mdqld.org.au/fundraising-champion-spots-bridge-to-brisbane/) - [Add to Contacts](https://mdqld.org.au/contact-us/add-to-contacts/) - [The Essential Role of Self-Care for Carers](https://mdqld.org.au/info-hub/the-essential-role-of-self-care-for-carers/) - [Pain Management in Neuromuscular Conditions](https://mdqld.org.au/info-hub/pain-management-in-neuromuscular-conditions/) - [Dr. Antony Winkel Muscular Dystrophy Update May 2025 – Information Session](https://mdqld.org.au/dr-antony-winkel-muscular-dystrophy-update-may-2025-information-session/) - [Help with CPAP and Bilevel Therapy](https://mdqld.org.au/info-hub/help-with-cpap-and-bilevel-therapy/) - [Treatment for Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Muscular Dystrophy](https://mdqld.org.au/info-hub/treatment-for-sleep-disordered-breathing/) - [Sleep and Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Muscular Dystrophy](https://mdqld.org.au/info-hub/sleep-and-sleep-disordered-breathing/) - [Respiratory Management in Neuromuscular Conditions](https://mdqld.org.au/info-hub/respiratory-management-in-neuromuscular-conditions/) - [Grief and Loss – Article](https://mdqld.org.au/info-hub/grief-and-loss-article/) - [The Importance of Preventing Contractures](https://mdqld.org.au/info-hub/the-importance-of-preventing-contractures/) - [Muscular Dystrophy Queensland Allied Health Q&A Panel – Community Information Session](https://mdqld.org.au/allied-health-qa-panel/) - [BiPAP & CPAP Sleep Therapy in Myotonic Dystrophy – Community Information Session](https://mdqld.org.au/bipap-cpap-sleep-therapy-in-myotonic-dystrophy-community-information-session/) - [FSHD Research & Cure FSHD Passport Update – Information Session](https://mdqld.org.au/fshd-emma-weatherley/) - [ADAPT-CMD Research – Community Information Session](https://mdqld.org.au/adapt-cmd-research-community-information-session/) - [Myotonic Community Information Day – Community Information Session](https://mdqld.org.au/myotonic-community-info-day/) - [What to Look for in a Mobility Aid – Community Information Session](https://mdqld.org.au/mobility-aid/) - [Exercise for Neuromuscular Conditions – Community Information Session](https://mdqld.org.au/exercise-for-nmc/) - [Safety in the Home – Community Information Session](https://mdqld.org.au/safety-in-the-home/) - [Managing Pain and Fatigue (2022)](https://mdqld.org.au/managing-pain-and-fatigue/) - [FSHD Seminar March 2024 – Information Session](https://mdqld.org.au/fshd-community-connect-presentation/) - [Articles and Resources](https://mdqld.org.au/info-hub/articles-and-resources/) - [Customer Cabinet](https://mdqld.org.au/customer-cabinet/): Customer Dashboard - [Fatigue Management in Muscular Dystrophy](https://mdqld.org.au/info-hub/fatigue-management-muscular-dystrophy/) - [How Muscular Dystrophy Affects Sleep](https://mdqld.org.au/info-hub/how-muscular-dystrophy-affects-sleep/) - [Social Work](https://mdqld.org.au/services/social-work-2/) - [Nemaline myopathy](https://mdqld.org.au/nemaline-myopathy/) - [Hog Ride 2025 Brisbane HOG Member Tickets](https://mdqld.org.au/hog-ride-2025-brisbane-hog-tickets/) - [Ladies of Harley Lunch Order – Muscular Dystrophy HOG Ride 2025](https://mdqld.org.au/hog-2025-loh/) - [Muscular Dystrophy HOG Ride 2025](https://mdqld.org.au/hog-2025/) - [Community Member Updates](https://mdqld.org.au/community/community-member-updates/) - [Our Patron and Ambassadors](https://mdqld.org.au/who-we-are/our-patron-and-ambassadors/) - [Community Liaison Group Expression of Interest](https://mdqld.org.au/clg_eoi_form/) - [Nina Flies High](https://mdqld.org.au/nina-flies-high/) - [test form](https://mdqld.org.au/test-form/) - [The Politics of Pain](https://mdqld.org.au/the-politics-of-pain-2/) - [Hog Ride 2025 Kiwanis Special Tickets](https://mdqld.org.au/hog-ride-2025-kiwanis/) - [Meet Anthony Addati](https://mdqld.org.au/meet-anthony-addati/) - [Occupational Therapy Services](https://mdqld.org.au/services/occupational-therapy/) - [Physiotherapy Services](https://mdqld.org.au/services/physiotherapy/) - [Lottery Lead Gen Confirmation](https://mdqld.org.au/lottery-lead-gen-confirmation/) - [Meet Tracey Jackson](https://mdqld.org.au/meet-tracey-jackson/) - [Community Liaison Group](https://mdqld.org.au/clg/) - [Order your HOG 2025 T-shirt here!](https://mdqld.org.au/order-hog-2025-tshirt/) - [Broncos Terms and Conditions](https://mdqld.org.au/broncos-terms-and-conditions/) - [Meet Tristram Peters](https://mdqld.org.au/meet-tristram-peters/) - [Meet India Parker](https://mdqld.org.au/meet-india-parker/) - [Community Stories](https://mdqld.org.au/community-stories/) - [Volunteer for the Broncos 50/50 Game](https://mdqld.org.au/broncos-50-50-game/) - [Information Sessions](https://mdqld.org.au/info-hub/information-sessions/) - [Plan Management Invoice Template](https://mdqld.org.au/plan-management-invoice-template/) - [Volunteer Confirmation](https://mdqld.org.au/volunteer-confirmation/) - [Referral](https://mdqld.org.au/referral/) - [Charity Ride Confirmation Page](https://mdqld.org.au/charity-ride-confirmation-page/) - [Order Confirmation](https://mdqld.org.au/order-confirmation/) - [Handy links and numbers](https://mdqld.org.au/handy-links-and-numbers/) - [Red Bow Store](https://mdqld.org.au/red-bow-store/) - [Display a Donation Box](https://mdqld.org.au/display-a-donation-box/) - [Medical Alert Cards Confirmation](https://mdqld.org.au/medical-alert-cards-confirmation/) - [Feedback Confirmation](https://mdqld.org.au/feedback-confirmation/) - [General Confirmation](https://mdqld.org.au/general-confirmation/) - [Lottery Confirmation](https://mdqld.org.au/lottery-confirmation/) - [Infection Control Measures](https://mdqld.org.au/infection-control-measures/) - [Medical Alert Cards](https://mdqld.org.au/info-hub/medical-alert-cards/) - [What Is Muscular Dystrophy?](https://mdqld.org.au/info-hub/muscular-dystrophy/) - [Our Board](https://mdqld.org.au/who-we-are/our-board/) - [Our Team](https://mdqld.org.au/our-team/) - [Volunteer](https://mdqld.org.au/volunteer/) - [Policy & Document Library](https://mdqld.org.au/our-policies/) - [Compliments, Feedback and Complaints](https://mdqld.org.au/our-policies/feedback-and-complaints/) - [Get Involved](https://mdqld.org.au/get-involved/) - [The Loop – Your Neuromuscular Resource Hub](https://mdqld.org.au/the-loop-your-neuromuscular-resource-hub/) - [Regional Outreach](https://mdqld.org.au/regional-outreach/) - [Community Events](https://mdqld.org.au/community-events/): Anyone can raise funds to support individuals affected by muscular dystrophy – become a Community Fundraiser today and make a difference in your own unique way! - [Extended Care Program](https://mdqld.org.au/services/extended-care/) - [Our History, Mission, Vision and Values](https://mdqld.org.au/history-mission-vision-values/) - [Annual Reports](https://mdqld.org.au/annual-reports/) - [Corporate Partnerships and Workplace Giving](https://mdqld.org.au/corporate-partnerships-and-workplace-giving/) - [Make your Move for MD](https://mdqld.org.au/fundraising-and-events/make-your-move-for-md/) - [Tea for Muscular Dystrophy](https://mdqld.org.au/fundraising-and-events/tea-for-muscular-dystrophy/) - [Red Bow Month](https://mdqld.org.au/fundraising-and-events/red-bow-day/) - [Fundraising Events](https://mdqld.org.au/fundraising-and-events/) - [Careers](https://mdqld.org.au/careers/) - [Become a Financial Member](https://mdqld.org.au/get-involved/become-a-financial-member/) - [Past winners](https://mdqld.org.au/lottery-tickets/past-winners/) - [Spinal muscular atrophy](https://mdqld.org.au/spinal-muscular-atrophy/) - [Spinal-bulbar muscular atrophy](https://mdqld.org.au/spinal-bulbar-muscular-atrophy/) - [Myotonic dystrophy](https://mdqld.org.au/myotonic-dystrophy/) - [Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy](https://mdqld.org.au/limb-girdle-muscular-dystrophy/) - [Inclusion body myositis](https://mdqld.org.au/inclusion-body-myositis/) - [Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies](https://mdqld.org.au/idiopathic-inflammatory-myopathies/) ## Events - [NDIS Changes Explained – Information Session](https://mdqld.org.au/events/ndis-changes-explained-information-session/) - [ATSA Independent Living Expo](https://mdqld.org.au/events/atsa-independent-living-expo/) - [Toowoomba Coffee and Catch Up](https://mdqld.org.au/events/toowoomba-coffee-catch-up/) - [Packer Managing Fatigue Program](https://mdqld.org.au/events/packer-managing-fatigue-program/) - [Red Bow Morning Tea](https://mdqld.org.au/events/red-bow-morning-tea/) - [Bridge to Brisbane 2026](https://mdqld.org.au/events/bridge-to-brisbane-2026/) - [MD Quest](https://mdqld.org.au/events/mdquest/) - [Dad’s Day Out](https://mdqld.org.au/events/dads-day-out/) - [Mother’s Retreat 2026](https://mdqld.org.au/events/mothers-retreat-2026/) - [Toowoomba Community Lunch – 12 November 2026](https://mdqld.org.au/events/toowoomba-community-lunch-12-november-2026/) - [Cairns Community Dinner – September 2026](https://mdqld.org.au/events/cairns-community-dinner-september-2026/) - [Sunshine Coast Community Lunch – 20 August 2026](https://mdqld.org.au/events/sunshine-coast-community-lunch-20-august-2026/) - [Brisbane Winter Community Dinner – 25 July 2026](https://mdqld.org.au/events/brisbane-winter-community-dinner-25-july-2026/) - [Gold Coast Community Dinner – 19 June 2026](https://mdqld.org.au/events/gold-coast-community-dinner-2026/) - [The Journey of Living with MD: Learning to live with chronic grief and loss – Information Session](https://mdqld.org.au/events/grief-and-loss-information-session/) - [School Holiday Fun Day – 1 October 2026](https://mdqld.org.au/events/school-holiday-fun-day-1-october-2026/) - [Kids Holiday Fun Day – 9 July 2026](https://mdqld.org.au/events/kids-holiday-fun-day-9-july-2026/) - [School Holiday Fun Day – 16 April 2026](https://mdqld.org.au/events/school-holiday-fun-day-16-april-2026/) - [School Holiday Fun Day – 22 January 2026](https://mdqld.org.au/events/school-holiday-fun-day-22-january-2026/) - [New to MDQ Information Session – 14 July 2026](https://mdqld.org.au/events/new-to-mdq-information-session-14-july-2026/) - [MDQ Neuromuscular Seminar](https://mdqld.org.au/events/mdq-neuromuscular-seminar/) - [Living Life My Way – A Webinar for Young Adults](https://mdqld.org.au/events/living-life-my-way-a-webinar-for-young-adults/) - [Ipswich Community Dinner – 28 March 2026](https://mdqld.org.au/events/ipswich-community-dinner-28-march-2026/) - [Finding and Managing your Support Staff – Information Session](https://mdqld.org.au/events/finding-and-managing-your-support-staff-information-session/) - [Self-Care for Caregivers – Information Session](https://mdqld.org.au/events/self-care-for-caregivers-information-session/) - [Parent & Carer Coffee Hour](https://mdqld.org.au/events/parent-carer-coffee-hour/) - [Townsville Coffee & Catch Up](https://mdqld.org.au/events/townsville-coffee-catch-up/) - [Bush Pantry Coffee & Catch Ups](https://mdqld.org.au/events/bush-pantry-coffee-catch-ups/) - [Sunshine Coast Catch Up – 3 March 2026](https://mdqld.org.au/events/sunshine-coast-catch-up-3-march-2026/) - [Parents & Carers Virtual Coffee and Chats](https://mdqld.org.au/events/parents-carers-virtual-coffee-and-chats/) - [Fun, Connection and Being Dad](https://mdqld.org.au/events/fun-connection-and-being-dad/) - [Cairns Dinner 2025](https://mdqld.org.au/events/cairns-dinner-2025/) - [Virtual Coffee and Chats](https://mdqld.org.au/events/virtual-coffee-and-chats/) - [Community Christmas Party 2025](https://mdqld.org.au/events/client-christmas-party-2025/) - [Muscular Dystrophy Queensland Medical Research Seminar](https://mdqld.org.au/events/muscular-dystrophy-queensland-medical-research-seminar/) - [Muscular Dystrophy HOG Charity Ride](https://mdqld.org.au/events/muscular-dystrophy-charity-ride/) ## Resources - [NDIS Changes Explained – Information Session](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/ndis-changes-explained-information-session/) - [Finding and Managing your Support Staff – Information Session](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/finding-and-managing-your-support-staff/) - [The Essential Role of Self-Care for Carers – Article](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/the-essential-role-of-self-care-for-carers-article/) - [Pain Management in Neuromuscular Conditions – Article](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/pain-management-in-neuromuscular-conditions-article/) - [Dr. Antony Winkel Muscular Dystrophy Update – Information Session](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/dr-antony-winkel-muscular-dystrophy-update-information-session/) - [Help with CPAP and Bilevel Therapy – Article](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/help-with-cpap-and-bilevel-therapy/) - [Sleep and Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Muscular Dystrophy – Article](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/sleep-and-sleep-disordered-breathing-in-muscular-dystrophy/) - [Treatment for Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Muscular Dystrophy – Article](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/treatment-for-sleep-disordered-breathing/) - [Respiratory Management in Neuromuscular Conditions – Article](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/respiratory-management-in-neuromuscular-conditions/) - [Grief and Loss – Article](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/grief-and-loss-article/) - [Grief and Loss – Information Session](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/grief-and-loss-information-session/) - [Fatigue Management in Muscular Dystrophy – Information Session](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/fatigue-management-in-muscular-dystrophy-information-session/) - [New to MDQ – Information Session](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/new-to-mdq-information-session/) - [The Importance of Preventing Contractures – Article](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/the-importance-of-preventing-contractures/) - [Managing Fatigue in People with Muscular Dystrophy (Spanish) – Article](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/managing-fatigue-in-people-with-muscular-dystrophy-spanish-article/) - [The Loop – Your Neuromuscular Resource Hub](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/the-loop/) - [Muscular Dystrophy Queensland Allied Health Q&A Panel – Community Information Session](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/muscular-dystrophy-queensland-allied-health-qa-panel-community-information-session/) - [Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/spinal-muscular-atrophy-sma/) - [Spinal-bulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA)](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/spinal-bulbar-muscular-atrophy/) - [Myotonic muscular dystrophy (MMD) and congenital myotonic dystrophy (CMD)](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/myotonic-muscular-dystrophy/) - [Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/limb-girdle-muscular-dystrophy/) - [Inclusion body myositis](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/inclusion-body-myositis/) - [Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM)](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/idiopathic-inflammatory-myopathies/) - [Friedreich’s ataxia](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/friedreichs-ataxia/) - [Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSH or FSHD)](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/facioscapulohumeral-muscular-dystrophy/) - [Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/emery-dreifuss-muscular-dystrophy/) - [Distal muscular dystrophy/distal myopathy (DD)](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/distal-muscular-dystrophy/) - [Congenital myopathies (CM)](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/congenital-myopathies-cm/) - [Congenital muscular dystrophy (CMD)](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/congenital-muscular-dystrophy-cmd/) - [Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT)](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/charcot-marie-tooth-disease/) - [Becker muscular dystrophy](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/becker-muscular-dystrophy/) - [Duchenne muscular dystrophy](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/duchenne-muscular-dystrophy/) - [FSHD Research & Cure FSHD Clinical Trial Passport Update – Community Information Session](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/fshd-research-cure-fshd-clinical-trial-passport-update-community-information-session/) - [BiPAP & CPAP Sleep Therapy in Myotonic Dystrophy – Community Information Session](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/bipap-cpap-myotonic-dystrophy/) - [ADAPT-CMD Research – Community Information Session](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/adapt-cmd-research-community-information-session/) - [Myotonic Community Information Day – Community Information Session](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/myotonic-community-info-day/) - [What to Look for in a Mobility Aid – Community Information Session](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/mobility-aid/) - [Exercise for Neuromuscular Conditions – Community Information Session](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/exercise-for-nmc/) - [Safety in the Home – Community Information Session](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/safety-in-the-home-community-information-session/) - [Managing Pain and Fatigue – Community Information Session](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/managing-pain-and-fatigue/) - [FSHD Seminar – Community Information Session](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/fshd-community-connect-presentation/) - [Managing Fatigue in People with Muscular Dystrophy – Article](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/managing-fatigue-in-people-with-muscular-dystrophy/) - [How Muscular Dystrophy Affects Sleep – Article](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/how-muscular-dystrophy-affects-sleep/) - [Disability Employment Services](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/disability-employment-services/) - [Job Access](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/job-access/) - [Queensland Powerchair Football Association](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/the-queensland-powerchair-football-association/) - [Boccia Australia](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/boccia-australia/) - [Disability Sports Australia](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/disability-sports-australia/) - [Queensland Powerchair Football Association](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/queensland-powerchair-football-association/) - [Medical News Today (USA)](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/medical-news-today-usa/) - [AFM-Téléthon (France)](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/afm-telethon-france/) - [MedlinePlus](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/medlineplus/) - [Muscular Dystrophy News (USA)](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/muscular-dystrophy-news-usa/) - [Muscular Dystrophy Association (USA)](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/muscular-dystrophy-association-usa/) - [TREAT-NMD (Europe)](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/treat-nmd-europe/) - [Muscular Dystrophy UK](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/muscular-dystrophy-uk/) - [Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Sciences](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/perron-institute-for-neurological-and-translational-sciences/) - [Neuromuscular WA](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/neuromuscular-wa/) - [Muscular Dystrophy NSW](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/muscular-dystrophy-nsw/) - [Capital Region Muscular Dystrophy](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/capital-region-muscular-dystrophy/) - [Muscular Dystrophy Tasmania](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/muscular-dystrophy-tasmania/) - [Muscular Dystrophy Foundation Australia](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/muscular-dystrophy-foundation-australia/) - [Australian Neuromuscular Disease Registry](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/australian-neuromuscular-disease-registry/) - [Queensland Disability Advisory Council](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/queensland-disability-advisory-council/) - [Carer Gateway](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/carer-gateway/) - [Queensland Advocacy for Inclusion](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/queensland-advocacy-for-inclusion/) - [Disability Gateway](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/disability-gateway/) - [Relationships Australia Queensland](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/relationships-australia-queensland/) - [Emergency Services](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/emergency-services/) - [Lifeline](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/lifeline/) - [Beyond Blue](https://mdqld.org.au/resources/beyond-blue/) ## The Board - [Kim M](https://mdqld.org.au/board/kimm/) - [Ben Isaac](https://mdqld.org.au/board/mr-tony-biggar/) - [Dr. Cullen O’Gorman](https://mdqld.org.au/board/dr-cullen-ogorman/) - [Bob McDowell](https://mdqld.org.au/board/mr-bob-mcdowell/) - [Leona Luke](https://mdqld.org.au/board/leona-luke/) - [Glen Parsons](https://mdqld.org.au/board/glen-parsons/) ## Staff - [Lisa Harrison](https://mdqld.org.au/staff/lisa-harrison/) - [Marie Halloran](https://mdqld.org.au/staff/marie-halloran/) - [Christina Pullen](https://mdqld.org.au/staff/christina-pullen/) - [Jenny Nardello](https://mdqld.org.au/staff/jenny-nardello/) - [Sarah Shaw](https://mdqld.org.au/staff/sarah-shaw/) - [Miriam Swanborough](https://mdqld.org.au/staff/miriam-swanborough/) - [Nina Crawford](https://mdqld.org.au/staff/nina-crawford/) - [Judith Whatson](https://mdqld.org.au/staff/judith-whatson/) - [Stephanie Schrader](https://mdqld.org.au/staff/stephanie-schrader/) - [Suzi Zahnow](https://mdqld.org.au/staff/suzi-zahnow/) - [Roslyn Kirwin](https://mdqld.org.au/staff/roslyn-kirwin/) - [Karen Moore](https://mdqld.org.au/staff/karen-moore/) - [Vicki Carrick](https://mdqld.org.au/staff/vicki-carrick/) - [Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM](https://mdqld.org.au/staff/mdq-patron-dr-jeannette-young/) - [Karni Liddell](https://mdqld.org.au/staff/karni-liddell/) - [Chris Wiles](https://mdqld.org.au/staff/chris-wiles/) - [Eloise Rothfield](https://mdqld.org.au/staff/eloise-rothfield/) - [Sarah Devine](https://mdqld.org.au/staff/sarah-devine/) - [Zachary Lau](https://mdqld.org.au/staff/zachary-lau/) - [Hiki Raureti](https://mdqld.org.au/staff/hiki-raureti/) - [Richa Trivedi](https://mdqld.org.au/staff/richa-trivedi/) - [Penny Deavin](https://mdqld.org.au/staff/penny-deavin/) - [Joachim Tan](https://mdqld.org.au/staff/joachim-tan/) - [Carol Gillespie](https://mdqld.org.au/staff/carol-gillespie/) - [Rayleen Cooper](https://mdqld.org.au/staff/rayleen-cooper/) - [Carla McDermott](https://mdqld.org.au/staff/carla-mcdermott/) - [Penelope Hodge](https://mdqld.org.au/staff/penelope-hodge/) - [Jisha Varghese](https://mdqld.org.au/staff/jisha-varghese/)