This Christmas, children with neuromuscular conditions need to know they're not alone.
Living with a neuromuscular condition can be isolating, especially at this time of year. Families rely on vital programs and services to help children thrive and feel supported.
Your gift funds the programs and support services that bring connection, hope, and community to kids like Ryan.
• 41,000+ Australians live with a neuromuscular condition
• Programs include camps, peer support, and family services
• Every gift helps ensure no child faces the festive season alone
Give today to provide essential care, connection, and opportunities for children like Ryan to participate fully in life.
Your donation is secure and protected.
Ryan found a connection, friendship and support.
Ryan was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy which impacts one in every 5,000 boys.
Like so many families, Ryan’s had no idea what lay ahead. Ryan’s dad, Simon said, "The diagnosis came as a big shock. Ryan is now 14. and whilst the doctors are pleased with his progress, we’ve had to tell Ryan that things will get worse."
These are the challenging conversations our NMD families will face.
For many families, MDA’s Client Services Helpline is the first place they turn to following diagnosis. Simon said, ‘MDA’s Programs and Services has been fantastic providing the assistance and advice we need.’
"Ryan went to Camp MDA and had the best time, making new friends and came home more confident and happier at school."
"I also went to the Parents and Carers evening. It was such a relief to talk with other families going through the same thing. You don’t feel alone anymore."
Ryan’s journey shows just how much difference the right support can make. Your gift helps children like Ryan access life-changing support and programs, from camps and peer networks to InnovAITe programs for teens and young adults.
Every donation helps MDA provide care, connection, and opportunities for children to thrive — and ensures no child has to face a neuromuscular condition alone this festive season.
Your gift supports
Camp MDA
Connecting children with others who share their journey, building confidence and lasting friendships in a supportive environment.
MDA InnovAITe
Empowering young people through a 12-month program designed to build confidence and prepare them for adulthood.
MDA Connect
Our client services hub is the first place families turn after diagnosis - providing crucial information, support, and connections to resources.
Simon has a dream for his son’s future, ‘It’s not just about keeping up with daily routines. I want to ensure Ryan has opportunities to grow, stay independent and live life to the fullest.’
Children need your support
41,000+
Australians living with muscular dystrophy
32,505
People reached by MDA
programs in 2024
1 in 2,500
Children affected by neuromuscular conditions
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"With donor support, MDA can continue to build an impactful program where young people living with neuromuscular diseases can learn more about themselves physically and emotionally, in a safe space – a place where they can make friends and are accepted for who they are."
– Mary Orgill, Head of Programs & Impact
Thank you to our amazing supporters, together we are building a brighter future for people with muscular dystrophy.
This Christmas, Give Connection & Support
No child should face a neuromuscular condition alone. Your gift funds the programs and support services that bring hope, community, and confidence to children and families when they need it most.
Your donation is secure and protected.
This Christmas, children with neuromuscular conditions need to know they're not alone.
Living with a neuromuscular condition can be isolating, especially at this time of year. Families rely on vital programs and services to help children thrive and feel supported.
Your gift funds the programs and support services that bring connection, hope, and community to kids like Emma.
• 41,000+ Australians live with a neuromuscular condition
• Programs include camps, peer support, and family services
• Every gift helps ensure no child faces the festive season alone
Give today to provide essential care, connection, and opportunities for children like Emma to participate fully in life.
This Christmas, children with neuromuscular conditions need to know they're not alone.
Living with a neuromuscular condition can be isolating, especially at this time of year. Families rely on vital programs and services to help children thrive and feel supported.
Your gift funds the programs and support services that bring connection, hope, and community to kids like Ryan.
• 41,000+ Australians live with a neuromuscular condition
• Programs include camps, peer support, and family services
• Every gift helps ensure no child faces the festive season alone
Give today to provide essential care, connection, and opportunities for children like Ryan to participate fully in life.
Ryan found a connection, friendship and support.
Ryan was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy which impacts one in every 5,000 boys.
Like so many families, Ryan’s had no idea what lay ahead. Ryan’s dad, Simon said, "The diagnosis came as a big shock. Ryan is now 14. and whilst the doctors are pleased with his progress, we’ve had to tell Ryan that things will get worse."
These are the challenging conversations our NMD families will face.
For many families, MDA’s Client Services Helpline is the first place they turn to following diagnosis. Simon said, ‘MDA’s Programs and Services has been fantastic providing the assistance and advice we need.’
"Ryan went to Camp MDA and had the best time, making new friends and came home more confident and happier at school."
"I also went to the Parents and Carers evening. It was such a relief to talk with other families going through the same thing. You don’t feel alone anymore."
Ryan’s journey shows just how much difference the right support can make. Your gift helps children like Ryan access life-changing support and programs, from camps and peer networks to InnovAITe programs for teens and young adults.
Every donation helps MDA provide care, connection, and opportunities for children to thrive — and ensures no child has to face a neuromuscular condition alone this festive season.
Your gift supports
Camp MDA
Connecting children with others who share their journey, building confidence and lasting friendships in a supportive environment.
MDA InnovAITe
Empowering young people through a 12-month program designed to build confidence and prepare them for adulthood.
MDA Connect
Our client services hub is the first place families turn after diagnosis - providing crucial information, support, and connections to resources.
Simon has a dream for his son’s future, ‘It’s not just about keeping up with daily routines. I want to ensure Ryan has opportunities to grow, stay independent and live life to the fullest.’
Children need your support
41,000+
Australians living with muscular dystrophy
41,000+
Australians living with muscular dystrophy
32,505
People reached by MDA
programs in 2024
1 in 2,500
Children affected by neuromuscular conditions
32,505
People reached by MDA
programs in 2024
1 in 2,500
Children affected by neuromuscular conditions
"With donor support, MDA can continue to build an impactful program where young people living with neuromuscular diseases can learn more about themselves physically and emotionally, in a safe space – a place where they can make friends and are accepted for who they are."
– Mary Orgill, Head of Programs & Impact
Thank you to our amazing supporters, together we are building a brighter future for people with muscular dystrophy.
This Christmas, Give Connection & Support
No child should face a neuromuscular condition alone. Your gift funds the programs and support services that bring hope, community, and confidence to children and families when they need it most.
This Christmas, Give
Connection & Support
No child should face a neuromuscular
condition alone. Your gift funds the
programs and support services that
bring hope, community, and confidence
to children and families when they need
it most.
