One way to learn more about MND is to attend an information event, either online or in person. Good health information helps you to better understand MND, talk with your healthcare team and make decisions about your care.
Your local MND Association, MND Australia, and other organisations hold information and education sessions throughout the year. These include webinars, online courses and in-person events. Many live events are recorded and made available online after the event.
To find out about the MND information events near you, call the MND Info Line on 1800 777 175. You can also ask your MND advisor or support coordinator.
You can follow MND Australia or your local MND Association on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.
Each state MND Association offers courses for people with MND and their carers. Program participants can:
- share knowledge about living with MND
- learn strategies to manage symptoms
- discuss MND with a range of speakers who have special knowledge and understanding of MND
- meet others living with MND.
These sessions have a variety of names that include:
- Newly Diagnosed sessions
- Living Well with MND
- You, Me and MND
- Manual Handling Training for Informal Carers
- MND Upskill for Carers
MND education sessions are for people who have been diagnosed with MND, carers, and their family and friends. The sessions are interactive and based on the latest evidence about MND. They provide:
- a variety of information about MND
- tips on how to care for someone with MND
- information about the services your local MND Association offers.
You will also be able to ask questions and share experiences in a welcoming and supportive environment.
To learn more about MND education sessions near you, contact your local MND Association on 1800 777 175.
MND Australia and the state MND Associations host a variety of MND education sessions for researchers and health professionals, including conferences.
MND Australia Research and Care Conference
This biennial meeting brings together clinicians, researchers and professionals from the health, disability, community and aged care sectors. The conference program covers a spectrum of MND related topics. The meeting is held every two years in a different location within Australia.
The MND Australia Research and Care Conference 2026 will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre from 9-11 September 2026.
MND Health Professional Webinar Series
In 2026 the State MND Associations and expert clinicians are delivering a series of 5 webinars. Expert presenters will share their knowledge and experience, and answer questions.
Suited for health professionals working with people affected by MND, or with an interest in MND. Registered attendees can watch webinars live, or throughout the year.
Find out more and register
Developed by MND NSW, MND Hub offers a series of courses and webinars on topics related to MND.
Education for health and community care professionals includes the comprehensive MND Aware course, the (MIE) Cough Assist course, and a number of webinars. All courses, including MND Aware, are free to access for people living with MND and their family.
The MND MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) was launched in 2025. The MOOC brings together information on all aspects of MND in self-paced online course. The course is free to access.
The MOOC has four modules:
1. MND Epidemiology and Risk Factors - patterns and causes of MND
2. Disease Processes - underlying mechanisms of MND
3. Diagnosis and Medical Management - diagnostic tools and treatment strategies
4. Person-Centred Care - holistic approaches to living with MND
The State of Play webinar series ran from 2020 to 2025.
Hosted by MND Australia, the series featured insights and updates from the MND research community. Recordings of the State of Play webinars are available on the MND Australia YouTube channel.