MSWA

We understand how powerful it is to connect with others on the same journey, especially as a new mum 🤱

The new MSWA Mother’s Group is open to mums with children aged 4 and under. This is an opportunity for you to connect with others in a safe space to share your experiences with motherhood alongside living with a neurological condition.

Register your interest 👉 https://go.mswa.org.au/SK6ZZs

It's World MS Day! Across the month of May, we've been celebrating with our neuro community to amplify and share their experiences through our Art Without Limits exhibition. Tonight, WA will also light up red in solidarity for the MS community ❤️

𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐬 🎨
We've always known how important art is to our community. For some it helps them relay the emotions and experiences that can be difficult to put into words. For others, it can help them heal and come to terms with the unpredictability of living with a neuro condition.

This year, we're proud to host our largest exhibition to date with over 60 artworks displayed in Perth and Bunbury! The growing community involvement is truly special and we'd like to thank everyone for sharing their stories of challenge, strength and resilience.

As well, to help our community explore the theme in a way that feels most authentic to them, we've organised workshops with different art mediums across our Services Centres. This year, we also saw more collaborative creations come to life, such as the Butler Art Club’s Snakes and Ladders artwork which was featured on Channel 10 📺

View all the artworks 👉 https://go.mswa.org.au/77J2fn

𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐮𝐩 𝐫𝐞𝐝 🌟
Tonight, we're also pleased to announce landmarks across Perth will be lighting up red in solidarity for the MS community. If you spot any of these landmarks, snap a pic and tag us! 📸

📍Council House, King's Park, Matagarup Bridge, King's Park, Joondalup Drive Bridge, Mount Street Bridge, Northbridge Tunnel, Sky Ribbon, Great Northern Highway Interchange Bridge, Kombana Bridge, Marlston Hill Lookout, Koombana Bay Footbridge, Koombana Bay Foreshore, Marlston Waterfront, Guppy Park, the Navigators at the Koombana Drive roundabout, Richmond Reserve, Arrol Crane and Koolambidi Woola.

You asked for more ways to connect in the South West and we listened! We're exciting to launch a new Outreach service in Busselton. Plus, our Bunbury Outreach is now expanding to two days a week ✌️

This welcoming weekly group brings people living with neurological conditions together to connect, share conversations and enjoy good company.

By joining you can:
🎨 Take part in creative activities
💫Build your confidence and self-esteem
👯 Connect with others on the same journey
✅ Stay mentally and socially active

Get in touch 👉 https://go.mswa.org.au/Pf2M5n

MSWA is deeply saddened to hear of Neale Daniher's passing.

Neale's courageous fight and tireless advocacy against motor neurone disease was truly inspiring. Through years of dedication to fundraising and research, he became a leading force in Australia’s search for a cure. Our thoughts and sympathies are with Neale’s family and the wider MND community during this time💙

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Neale Daniher AO.

Neale was a true MND warrior — courageous, determined and relentless in his fight against this devastating disease. Over 10 years ago he co-founded what would become FightMND, creating a movement that has invested over $117 million in MND research. His vision and tireless efforts have accelerated progress towards a cure and given hope to thousands of families affected by MND.

Through his advocacy, leadership and unshakable spirit, Neale brought MND into the national conversation, ensuring many more Australians understand its impact. His extraordinary legacy was fittingly recognised when he was named the 2025 Australian of the Year.

On behalf of MND Australia, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Neale’s family, friends, and the entire FightMND community. His passing is a profound loss, not only for those who knew him personally, but for every Australian whose life has been touched by MND.

Vale Neale — Australia has lost a hero.

Some key highlights from the Opening Night of the Art Without Limits exhibition in Perth! 📸

You may have spotted our star talent, Rhonda, who spoke to Channel 10 about the power of art for our neuro community; with the Butler Art Club's collaborative piece 'Snakes and Ladders' showcased behind her.

Thank you to Central Park Perth for their continued partnership, and Stromatolites who created the perfect ambiance for the evening 🎶

View photos from the night here 👉 https://go.mswa.org.au/77J2fn

Cr. Daniel Pasqualini, Smooth Corner Studio

From learning how to hold a paintbrush to creating three pieces of work for the Art Without Limits exhibition, MSWA Client, Leanne learned firsthand the power of art 🎨

"I didn't want to get out of bed, I didn't want to do anything ... I was going downhill big time."

Thanks to her MSWA Counsellor she was introduced to painting to help with her mental health.

"Art is part of my therapy, for my enjoyment."

📻 Hear more from Leanne on ABC South West radio and how she's connected to others on the same journey through art (from 15:00): https://go.mswa.org.au/o6rGtS

View Leanne's artwork at the Art Without Limits exhibition on at the Stirling Street Arts Centre till 29 May.

This week's local legend is artist Leanne Green.

Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2019, her life was changed forever.

In the years since, she's gone from struggling to pick up a paintbrush, to having three of her works showcased at the ongoing Art Without Limits exhibition, currently featured at Bunbury's Stirling Street Arts Centre.

She credits support from MSWA and her counsellor for getting her into painting.

"I thought 'this is doing my head in' and reached out to them," Ms Green said.

"I didn't want to get out of bed, I didn't want to do anything ... I was going downhill big time."

Sean, her counsellor, was a painter himself, and suggested she look into art.

"He showed me different techniques and how to hold a brush," she said.

"I do it as part of my therapy, for my enjoyment."

She said the work connected her with others dealing with an MS diagnosis.

"Being able to hear other people's stories [helped]," Ms Green said.

"Outreach is amazing; [MS] is not a life sentence, I've got so much more to learn."

The exhibition runs until May 30.

MSWA is proud to once again present ‘Art Without Limits’ ✨

In recognition of World Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Day on May 30 and its global theme, ‘My MS Diagnosis,’ the exhibition offers a powerful opportunity to share the personal stories of our diverse and talented neuro community!

This year's exhibition theme 'Navigating the Journey' encourages artists to explore their experience, with many pieces depicting a raw and real insight into having a neurological condition or knowing someone who does 🎨

All are welcome to attend the Perth and Bunbury exhibition, while donations are welcome to support thousands of West Aussies living with a neurological condition.