World MS Day 2024

World MS Day takes place every year to bring the global MS community together to share stories and raise awareness of the realities of what it’s like to live with multiple sclerosis (MS).

This year’s theme is My MS Diagnosis, with the tagline ‘Navigating MS Together’. The theme emphasises the journey of navigating a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, exploring the obstacles people face while searching for clarity, and underscores the significance of getting the right diagnosis.

This new theme and campaign will highlight global barriers to diagnosing MS, raising awareness by sharing real stories and data.

While World MS Day is officially marked on Thursday 30 May, we have arranged virtual and physical events and activities across Queensland to take place throughout May.

Below we’ve listed some of the many ways for you to get involved and get connected this year!

Yoga Partnership Accessible Yoga

Accessible Outdoor Yoga

MS Queensland is excited to share that we have been working with The Yoga Partnership and regional councils to host free and accessible, outdoor yoga throughout the state.

All poses can be done seated or on a mat, making it accessible for ALL abilities.

Yoga sessions will take place leading up to and around Thursday, 30th May 2024 so please check out the timetable below with links on how to register.

World MS Day Yoga

Rockhampton 10am Saturday 25th May II World War Memorial Aquatic Centre (MS Super Splash Event)

Cairns 8.30am Sunday, 26th May Cairns Esplanade

Townsville 9.30am Sunday, 26th May Brigadier North Park, Jezzine Barracks

Hervey Bay 10am Sunday, 26th May Ernie Organ Park (near the playground)

Mackay 10am Sunday, 26th May Mackay Botanic Gardens Malta Lawn

Springfield 11.30am Monday, 27th May Springfield Sports Complex

Brisbane 7am Thursday, 30th May MS Queensland Neuro Wellness Hub, Milton

Toowoomba 10am Thursday, 30th May Groom Park, 4 Lawrence Street Toowoomba

Cleveland 10am Friday, 31st May 129-131 Russell Street, Cleveland

Gold Coast 9:30am Saturday, 1st June Varsity Lakes Community Centre

World MS Day Webinar

5:30pm Thursday, 30th of May

Hosted by MS Nurse Michael and MS Queensland’s Customer Support Leader, Sarah.

Newly diagnosed with MS or know someone who is?

This informative session is for people who are relatively new to MS. You may have had your diagnosis a few weeks or a few years – this workshop is an overview of MS, its management and the services provided by MS Queensland.

Embracing this year’s World MS Day Theme let’s work to ‘Navigate MS Together’.

Light Up Queensland

Landmarks all over Queensland will be lit up red in celebration of World MS Day on Thursday 30 May too!

There will be nearly 30 iconic landmarks lit in red, check out the list below for your closest spot.

Tag us @msqld with the hashtag #GoRedforMS and #WorldMSDay or send us your image via direct messaging on Facebook. Best photos go in the running to win a $100 Coles Voucher!

WHERE TO GO:

Brisbane City Hall

Wineglass Water Tower, Logan

Maryborough City Hall - Red

Visit Our Open Days

We’re hosting TWO open days—one at our Cleveland SDA Apartments and one at our new Milton Neuro Wellness Hub.

These open days provide the perfect opportunity to you can meet our team, tour the sites, and learn about our services. It’s a great chance to see how MS Queensland can help you “Navigate Your MS Journey.”

Neuro Wellness Hub, Milton

Start your morning with a refreshing yoga session from 7 am, ideal for anyone seeking a rejuvenating start to the day. This session is complemented by a wellness cart offering coffee and fresh juice. Register for yoga here!

Join us from 9 am to 11 am for tours of our Neuro Wellness Hub (NWH) and visit our services expo.

Get moving with a 30-minute exercise class led by our Allied Health team at 10:30am, followed by a delightful community lunch from 11 am to 12 pm.

Register for the 30-Minute Exercise Class here!

World MS Day Open Day Milton

Cleveland SDA Apartments Open Day

Cleveland SDA Apartments

Join us from 9:30 am to 1pm for tours of our Cleveland SDA apartments and learn more about how disability accommodation through SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation) can offer fulfilling, independent lifestyles.

Kick off the morning with a rejuvenating yoga session at 10 am, chat to our team and explore our service offerings. Register for yoga here!

Afterward, enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch starting from 11 am onwards.

Other ways to get involved

1. Go Red For MS

Join us as we paint Queensland red to help ensure no one faces MS alone.

Fundraise YOUR way!

Every dollar raised will support research projects into better treatments and ultimately a cure for MS, and ensuring there are vital services available for people living with MS today.

2. Snap a Pic

We’re lighting up locations across Queensland to go red on 30 May for World MS Day! Stay tuned for a full list of locations and snap a pic on the day with the hashtag #GoRedforMS and #WorldMSDay, or send us your image via direct messaging.

Best photos go in the running to win an amazing prize!

3. Get Social

Stay up to date on our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram as we share stories and news for on World MS Day.

4. Share Your Story

We take great pleasure in helping people share their personal journeys with MS or hearing how MS Queensland has played a part in supporting you.

If you have a personal experience with MS and are open to sharing it with the community, please reach out to stories@msqld.org.au.

5. Educate Your Community

Download some of the posters available at worldmsday.org/tools and put them up around your community.