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Applications for membership of the LEEP are now closed. MS Australia would like to thank all those who applied and we will advise applicants of the outcome of their submission by March 2025.
The MS Australia Lived Experience Expert Panel was established in October 2023. It is made up of 22 people living with MS or carers of people with MS. The Panel brings a wide range of lived experience and expertise to the work of MS Australia.Â
LEEP Members have professional experience in the disability sector, professional sports, allied health, medicine, nursing, policing, research, government and federal politics. Members also have personal experience with inter-generational and familial MS, disability including the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and aged care services, a wide range of treatments and medications and participation in research. LEEP members are drawn from a diverse range of backgrounds including younger people, older people, culturally and linguistically diverse, parents including single parents, LGBTQI+ and people living in regional and rural locations. Many LEEP members have previous experience with disability advocacy, speaking publicly about MS, running peer support groups and raising awareness by sharing their MS story on social media.
The LEEP members each bring their unique experience and insight to the advocacy work of MS Australia and ensure that it has a strong lived experience focus.
LEEP membership will be reviewed periodically.
If you are interested in more information about the LEEP please contact us at advocacy@msaustralia.org.au
Are you passionate about driving positive change for Australians living with multiple sclerosis (MS)? MS Australia is calling for expressions of interest to diversify our Lived Experience Expert Panel (LEEP), an initiative designed to gather expert insights from the MS community and ensure a strong, authentic voice guides our work in advocacy, research, policy, education, and awareness.Â
Who Should Apply? MS Australia is seeking applications from qualified Australians with personal and professional experience relevant to living with MS or supporting someone with MS. We are especially interested in individuals who have experience in or identify as any of the following:
Successful applicants will be selected for their ability to help achieve the goals of the LEEP and contribute meaningful feedback on MS Australia’s policies, research, and communications.Â
For More Information The LEEP’s Terms of Reference outlines the full purpose, structure, and processes of the panel. If you have any further questions, please email advocacy@msaustralia.org.au Â
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