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New text service to support the deaf and hard of hearing communities to access the Covid vaccine

November 30, 2021 | Covid-19

Efforts to support disabled peoples’ vaccinations go from strength-to-strength with the launch of a new text service, Minister for Disability Issues Carmel Sepuloni announced today. The service is run by Whakarongorau Aotearoa on behalf of the Ministry of Health and is in response to feedback […]


Covid-19 AstraZeneca vaccine

November 30, 2021 | Covid-19

The AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is available for those aged 18 and older who cannot receive the Pfizer vaccine, and for people who would like a different option. Pfizer remains the preferred COVID-19 vaccine for use in New Zealand, reflecting its excellent safety and […]


MS Voice Newsletter – November 2021

November 22, 2021 | Uncategorised

  Keep up to date with what we have been working on, tips to live well with MS and much more. Read the latest newsletter from MSNZ: MS Voice Newsletter – November 2021


Virtual Reality Exergaming: An MS rehabilitation study

November 15, 2021 | Aids, Life with MS, Research, Study, Support, Trials, Uncategorised

This study seeks to explore the views of people with MS (PwMS) to potentially use VR-exergaming to improve physical function and cognition. It is being conducted by Amir Moeinzadeh (PhD Candidate) at the University of Canterbury, School of Health Sciences […]


A new cane for every outfit!

November 9, 2021 | Aids, Life with MS, Mobility Aids, Uncategorised

Annie McManus is no shrinking violet. Her passion for funky clothes and vibrant personality just didn’t sit well with the traditional and somewhat boring and conventional mobility aids. So she set out to find something better. “One of the hardest […]