Preparing for emergencies and extreme conditions for people with multiple sclerosis

Summer can be a time of challenging conditions. Extreme weather and the threat of bushfires, floods, power outages and other potential crises, can bring additional stress for people living with MS. This webinar features a panel of experts and researchers who will provide up to date information and support to help navigate another summer season.
Featuring:
Associate Professor Yvonne Learmonth, a senior lecturer at Murdoch University and accredited physiotherapist, and co-researcher with Associate Professor Claudia Marck, who will discuss their collaborative project aimed at understanding and enhancing the preparedness of the MS community for future crises.
Eilish Maguire, a National Lead for Urban Climate Resilience at the Australian Red Cross, will share insights on building community and individual resilience to disasters, drawing from her extensive humanitarian experience.
Nurse Advisor, Jane Gilliland, an MS Certified Nurse and has been a MS Nurse Advisor since 2017. Jane has recently become a volunteer firefighter with the Country Fire Authority in Victoria.