Objectives

The general objectives of MS Australia are:

To help eliminate MS by funding research into the nature, causes, treatment, diagnosis and management of the disease.
To apply results of worldwide research towards programs of treatment, prevention and cure.
To commission new research, facilitate national and international collaborations and fund established research initiatives through Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia, who work in partnership with Australia’s top medical research institutes.
To rationalise public education and awareness programs by producing publications and other materials.
To encourage cooperation in government relations, fundraising, project development, staff training, planning health economics, state office development assistance, recruitment and evaluation.
To take part in the worldwide fight against MS with the International Federation of Multiple Sclerosis Societies
To develop common systems to reduce costs, compare data and share resources.
To develop the People with MS movement.