Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease that causes muscle weakness and overwhelming fatigue.
The Myasthenia Gravis Association of Queensland (MGAQ) was established in 1991 as a support group for people affected by MG. We are an Incorporated Association (IA10040) and a registered charity (CH1212) that relies heavily on the generous support of our members and donations from the public in order to continue our daily services.
MGAQ is a fully volunteer based organization with no staff or overhead structure, which is focused entirely on helping people living with MG. Support is provided in four essential ways namely Member Welfare, Advocacy, Awareness and Research Promotion.
Member Welfare – Services include:
✅ Free Call 1800 802 568 support line connecting people directly with a dedicated MGAQ Information Officer.
✅ Online web www.mgaq.org.au
✅ Facebook communities https://www.facebook.com/mgqld for connecting with others
✅ Monthly Newsletters keeping our members updated
✅ Brisbane and Regional Coffee & Chats for in-person connection
✅ Expert talks at Member Meetings
✅ Podcasts
✅ Statewide Information Distribution to raise awareness.
Advocacy - Services at State Government level and nationally through Myasthenia Alliance Australia.
Awareness - MG is a rare condition impacting between 1 and 5 per 10,000 persons. As a result few neurologists will see more than one and GP's often never see a MG sufferer in their professional lives. Accordingly sufferers are often caught within a health system that doesn't recognize their plight. MGAQ targets greater awareness to eliminate this suffering, improve sufferers' conditions and lower community health costs through enhanced awareness.
Research Promotion to address the hurdle that rare diseases do not attract significant research funding. Over the last 3 years, MGAQ funded research activities including the first National MG Patient Survey, a National Economic Impact Study and a Benefits of Exercise in MG study. More vital work is required and planned.
Please be sure to follow us on Instagram and LinkedIN for regular updates.
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Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease that causes muscle weakness and overwhelming fatigue.
The Myasthenia Gravis Association of Queensland (MGAQ) was established in 1991 as a support group for people affected by MG. We are an Incorporated Association (IA10040) and a registered charity (CH1212) that relies heavily on the generous support of our members and donations from the public in order to continue our daily services.
MGAQ is a fully volunteer based organization with no staff or overhead structure, which is focused entirely on helping people living with MG. Support is provided in four essential ways namely Member Welfare, Advocacy, Awareness and Research Promotion.
Member Welfare – Services include:
✅ Free Call 1800 802 568 support line connecting people directly with a dedicated MGAQ Information Officer.
✅ Online web www.mgaq.org.au
✅ Facebook communities https://www.facebook.com/mgqld for connecting with others
✅ Monthly Newsletters keeping our members updated
✅ Brisbane and Regional Coffee & Chats for in-person connection
✅ Expert talks at Member Meetings
✅ Podcasts
✅ Statewide Information Distribution to raise awareness.
Advocacy - Services at State Government level and nationally through Myasthenia Alliance Australia.
Awareness - MG is a rare condition impacting between 1 and 5 per 10,000 persons. As a result few neurologists will see more than one and GP's often never see a MG sufferer in their professional lives. Accordingly sufferers are often caught within a health system that doesn't recognize their plight. MGAQ targets greater awareness to eliminate this suffering, improve sufferers' conditions and lower community health costs through enhanced awareness.
Research Promotion to address the hurdle that rare diseases do not attract significant research funding. Over the last 3 years, MGAQ funded research activities including the first National MG Patient Survey, a National Economic Impact Study and a Benefits of Exercise in MG study. More vital work is required and planned.
Please be sure to follow us on Instagram and LinkedIN for regular updates.
Yes
Yes, as soon as your donation is processed.
