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Welcome to the Support Hub

This is a self-management resource created for Western Australians living with any of the many different types of neuromuscular conditions. A diagnosis of a neuromuscular condition presents unique challenges for individuals and families, and this resource has been designed to help achieve the best possible quality of life from the point of diagnosis and beyond.

Please note: The focus of this resource is on providing support beyond medical assistance and therefore does not focus on providing information on therapy, medical management or research.

Contained in this resource is essential information that yourself and your family may require to understand and access government-funded support services through disability schemes and other avenues of financial assistance. You can also find information on a wide range of areas, such as:

  • Tips for travelling and booking accommodation
  • How to apply for a Companion Card so that accompanying carers can attend events in the community at no extra cost
  • Optimising your home for the use of someone with a neuromuscular condition
  • A list of support groups and counselling services
  • What disability advocacy is, and who to contact should you feel that you have been unable to access your rights
  • How to manage the education of a child with a neuromuscular condition
  • Opportunities for employment
  • Obtaining and/or maintaining a vehicle licence
  • And more

If you, or a member of your family, have been diagnosed with a neuromuscular condition, we strongly recommend that you ask your neurologist about having the diagnosis registered. Patient registries are databases that contain information about individuals affected by a particular condition. Having a state-wide, accurate registry is important for directing funding, research and clinical trial opportunities.

We will endeavour to keep the Support for Life site as accurate as possible, but if you find any outdated details or believe there is information missing, please make us aware by emailing info@neuromuscularwa.org.au