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Spotlight on Services - Taking a Holistic Approach to Supporting People with MND
At MND Queensland, we believe in more than just providing care; we aim to provide holistic support that empowers people living with MND and their families to live their best possible lives. For us, this means addressing the full spectrum of needs that arise with MND, from physical and emotional support to practical and social assistance. This comprehensive approach is central to everything we do and reflects our unwavering commitment to the MND community.
A Comprehensive Range of Services
MND Queensland offers a wide range of services designed to support every aspect of life for people living with MND. These include:
• Health-Focused Support: Our multidisciplinary team of expert health professionals provides personalised care to meet the physical challenges of MND. Services like Physiotherapy help with mobility and manage symptoms, our Occupational Therapists can support you to participate more actively in the community, while our Speech Pathologist supports communication and swallowing needs.
• Practical Support: Living with MND often comes with unique equipment needs. Our Equipment Hire Service ensures people can access essential aids like wheelchairs, hoists, and communication devices quickly and affordably. We also deliver education to people with MND and their loved ones to make life easier; such as our very popular Manual Handling sessions.
• Social and Emotional Support: Our MND Advisors & Support Coordinators provide vital guidance and connection for clients and their families. They offer a “no wrong door” approach; delivering practical advice, helping you identify and put supports in place, helping you navigate the complexities of the NDIS and healthcare systems.
Together, these services ensure that clients receive integrated support tailored to their individual circumstances. Our goal is not only to address immediate needs but to enhance quality of life at every stage of the MND journey.
Feedback from the Community
The results of our 2024 Client and Carer Survey reinforce the impact of this holistic approach. We are thrilled to share that respondents rated MND
Queensland’s services an outstanding 9.52/10. This incredible feedback is a testament to the dedication of our team and the trust our clients and their families place in us.
Survey respondents expressed their appreciation for the compassionate, expert care provided by our multidisciplinary team and highlighted the practical difference that our services make in their daily lives. However, the survey also revealed an area of critical unmet need: access to psychology services.
Bridging the Gap with Psychology Services
Living with MND can take a profound emotional toll - not only on those diagnosed but also on their loved ones. In conversations with many clients and families, many have shared that they are struggling with anxiety, depression, and the emotional weight of living with MND. Access to a psychologist would provide vital support, helping people navigate the mental and emotional challenges of this devastating disease.
In response to this need, MND Queensland has launched a Christmas Appeal to raise funds for an MND-specific psychology service. Introducing this service would enable us to take our holistic approach to care even further, ensuring emotional well-being is prioritised alongside physical and practical support. This would truly help us in being able to deliver a holistic approach to MND support!
Together, We Can Make a Difference
At MND Queensland, we understand that supporting people with MND means looking at the bigger picture. A holistic approach is about ensuring no one faces this journey alone, and every aspect of their care is considered. From physiotherapy to education, equipment to advice, and now, hopefully, psychology services, we’re committed to providing wraparound care that meets the diverse and evolving needs of our community.
This holiday season, we invite you to help us make this vision a reality. Every donation to our Christmas Appeal brings us closer to funding a psychologist, enabling us to offer even greater care to those who need it most.
Thank you for your continued support of MND Queensland and for being part of a community that believes in hope, compassion, and care.
Together, we can ensure that no one living with MND is left without the support they need to face tomorrow.
