Finding cures for MS

Our commitment to finding cures

At MS Plus, we’re driven by a belief in future cures. We empower people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other neurological conditions to feel their best and achieve their goals through our range of support services. Thanks to the support of thousands of Australians who fundraise, volunteer and donate, we also fund MS Australia’s critical research.

Your impact

Your support has the power to change a life. Some of our fundraising events include:

May 50K
MS Readathon
MS Gong Ride
MS Walk Run + Roll
MS Mega Challenge
MS Dream Car Lottery
MS Dream Raffle
MS Melbourne Run + Ride Festival.

There are also other ways to get involved – including donating to our appeals, attending local fundraising events and supporting our community shops.

Every dollar you raise has the power to change lives

Thanks to your generosity, thousands of Australians are able to live better with MS and other neurological conditions through our support and services. Participating in the May 50K can also help fund research into the prevention, treatment and one day a cure for MS through:

Funding grants
Researchers
MRI scans for research participants
Research into the genes that influence MS
Critical research equipment
Lab research into the cause and treatment of MS

Insight into MS Australia's research

MS Australiaopens in new tab is our national MS non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering researchers to identify ways to treat, prevent and cure MS while seeking sustained and systemic policy change via advocacy, and acts as the champion for Australia’s community of people affected by MS.

They fund researchers, projects and collaborative platforms to advance MS research. Some of MS Australia’s priority research areasopens in new tab have included investigating:

Potential cures through the repair and regeneration of cells
Prevention
Better treatments for MS
Tisk factors for developing MS, such as the Epstein-Barr virus
How to stop MS from progressing
Ways to manage specific MS symptoms, such as loss of mobility

MS is a complex autoimmune condition with no single cause or known cure. As a result, it’s necessary to explore a wide range of factors to have a full understanding of the condition and how to combat it.

Research grants focus on various areas within these themes, including the role of:

Underlying factors in MS progression
Different immune cells in MS
Depression
Diet
Exercise
New drugs and treatments for MS
Myelin repair (the protective layer around nerve cells that are damaged by MS)

This page has been reviewed and approved by MS Australia's research team.opens in new tab

Learn more about MS Plus

Get involved
You have the power to change the life of a person living a neurological condition. Learn about ways to get involved, including events and fundraising, volunteering, leaving a gift in your will, becoming an ambassador and more.
Make a donation
We couldn’t do the work we do without your support. Whether you’d like to give a one-off donation or contribute monthly, your support transforms the lives of people affected by MS and other neurological conditions.
Become a member
MS Plus membership helps you actively contribute to our mission. You’ll get voting rights and exclusive access to reports, newsletters, information and resources.