A 1800 number (1800 177 591) for information on MS and related issues is available for clients, their carers and the public. Information on many topics can be emailed or posted.

The Regional Service Coordinator’s are the first point of call for all new referrals for registered clients. Their role is to assist persons with MS and their family to identify, plan, access and coordinate the support necessary to enable the individual to live, work, participate, and enjoy as independent a lifestyle as possible, in the way chosen by the client. The RSC facilitates clients’ access to needed health and community services. Our seven regions cover the entire state. The areas RSCs cover are Brisbane North, Brisbane South, Sunshine Coast / Caboolture/Central Queensland, Gold Coast/Logan and South-Western Queensland. North Queensland is currently managed by phone from Dutton Park.

Organisations promoting the needs of people living with the impacts of MS advocate the benefits of consultation with a specialist neurological physiotherapist, whose knowledge, skills and experience are appropriate to meeting the needs of people diagnosed with MS.

For any stage of MS, a consultation with a MS specialist physiotherapist will provide you with advice and strategies to minimise current and future impacts of MS on day to day living. At MS Queensland we aim to deliver quality programs guided by the latest research and evidence to keep people active. Although MS can be progressive, improvements in quality of life and independence can be made by having a physiotherapy consultation. With your consent, if needed, we refer, collaborate and liaise with other healthcare providers to support your goals. MS Queensland has physiotherapy clinics at Dutton Park, Chermside, Sandgate and Gold Coast. We have formed and are continuing to develop, partnership projects with physiotherapy and exercise service providers in Brisbane, Cairns, Toowoomba, the Gold Coast and Townsville.

 

We employ a consultant psychologist. Services are on a part time basis, with flexible time availability to meet, clients’ urgent requirements. Phone consultations throughout the State are possible. Education and an advisory service to psychologists about MS provide a vital link to other community based services.

Within budget constraints, interest free loans & small grants are provided on a means tested basis and only after community resources are unavailable (government or community). Clients may use interest free loans to purchase air-conditioners, essential home equipment, home modifications, wheelchairs and other mobility aids.