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MS Otago – Community Connector Services

About MS Otago – Community Connector Services

MS Otago is a free social service that provides support, information, advocacy and education for people with Multiple Sclerosis and other related conditions and their support networks across all of Otago.

MS Otago aims to empower people with Multiple Sclerosis and their families by providing them with professional support, education, information and skills, to participate actively in the community in ways that are meaningful to them. They offer the following services:

Support:
MS Otago’s connector provides social services support for anything impacting on a person’s MS, or areas of their life that are being affected by MS, through:

  • In person visits
  • Group meetings
  • Online (Zoom, phone calls, emails, texts)
  • Total mobility assessments.

Advocacy:
MS Otago’s community connector is available to come with you to appointments to help you advocate for yourself.  These can include, GP visits, neurology visits, WINZ, workplace meetings, needs assessments, or any other appointments where you feel you need an advocate.

Education:
MS Otago runs education sessions for small and large groups.  These can be informal or formal and are tailored for different ages and abilities.  We can also run sessions for families, friends, workplaces, residential care facilities, schools and any other groups of people who have an interest in MS.

Available in

Otago

Contact Details

Dunedin

43 Princes Street, Dunedin Central, Dunedin 9016

Details

Organiser
Who For
Adults, Youth (13-21yrs)
Pricing

Free / Koha

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