Our Services

Information Line

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infoline imageA 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.
 

Regional Service Co-ordination (RSC)

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Advice and HelpThe 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.
 

Physiotherapy

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Physiotherapy ImageOrganisations 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.
 

Psychological Counselling

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Counselling imageWe 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.
 

Financial Support Services

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finance imageWithin 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.
 

MS Library

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libary imageWe participate in a national library service with other MS Societies. The majority of books and resources are located in the NSW and Victorian library. On request, journal articles and other information are provided. Email is our preferred mode for delivering resources. Evidence based information is available on a variety of MS significant issues. Subjects include, for example, continence management, employment, fatigue management, sexuality and relationships, and cognition. Resources for children of people with MS are available. Also included are audiovisual materials addressing relationship issues and the impact of MS.

More... (download the MS Library PDF flyer)
 

Accommodation

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Granston LodgeGranston Lodge, located at Dutton Park, Brisbane, provides residential accommodation for 16 people with MS. It also has an eight bed capactiy for planned or crisis respite, which helps keep many Queenslanders out of nursing homes.

We also have three transition flats located next to Granston Lodge that provide medium term accomodation at concessional rates to persons who are in transition. For example, while waiting for alternative accommodation or out of town visitors attending medical appointments or assessements.
 

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Information about our services policies including eligibility, rights and responsibilities and complaints procedure can be found in our

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