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MyClad Study Now Enrolling: Open to Australians Living with Generalised Myasthenia Gravis
The MyClad Study is currently enrolling eligible Australians living with generalised myasthenia gravis (gMG). Learn more about the study, who may be eligible to participate, and how to find your nearest study centre.
Watch Now: Rare Disease Disability Toolkit Webinar with Rare Voices Australia
Watch the recording of MAA’s Rare Disease Disability Toolkit webinar with Fiona Lawton from Rare Voices Australia. Learn what it means to have a disability, how rare disease and disability can intersect, where to find support, and how the Rare Disease Disability Toolkit can help people living with Myasthenia Gravis, their families and carers navigate disability services and advocacy.
Experience a Day Designed for the MG Community
Discover what makes the MAA 5th National Patient Conference more than just another event. Held at Rydges South Bank, Brisbane, this welcoming and accessible conference combines expert presentations with meaningful opportunities to connect with others living with myasthenia gravis. Enjoy a full day of learning, discussion and community, with morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea included. Whether you’re a patient, carer, family member or health professional, you’ll leave with practical knowledge, valuable connections and a renewed sense of belonging. Join us for a conference experience designed around the needs of the MG community.
Prof Heinz Wiendl Talk – QLD
Join Myasthenia Gravis Association of Queensland (MGAQ) for a rare opportunity to hear from an internationally respected German neurologist, Professor Heinz Wiendl. Wed 2nd September at 3.00 pm. 171 George Street, Brisbane, QLD
Why Attend the MAA 5th National Patient Conference?
Thinking about attending the MAA 5th National Patient Conference? Discover why this event has become Australia’s premier gathering for people living with myasthenia gravis, carers, family members and health professionals. Hear from leading MG experts, learn about emerging treatments and research, ask questions during panel discussions, and connect with others who understand the realities of life with MG. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with MG for years, you’ll leave with practical knowledge, valuable connections and renewed confidence. Join us in Brisbane on 31 October 2026 for a day of learning, sharing and community.
Connect With Others Living With Myasthenia Gravis
Living with myasthenia gravis can sometimes feel isolating, but you don’t have to face it alone. Myasthenia Alliance Australia is partnering with Rare Voices Australia to offer Virtual Kitchen Table Peer Support Sessions, providing a safe and welcoming online space to connect with others who understand. Held in small groups of just 12 participants, these sessions encourage people living with rare disease disabilities and their carers to share experiences, learn practical strategies and build supportive connections. The upcoming session explores Coping with Change and Transitions. Places are limited, so early registration is encouraged.
Your MG Journey, All in One Place: Explore the Myasthenia Alliance Australia Patient Toolkit
Living with myasthenia gravis (MG) often means navigating new information, changing symptoms and treatment decisions. Whether you’ve been recently diagnosed or have been living with MG for many years, having access to reliable, practical resources can make managing your condition a little easier. That’s exactly why the Myasthenia Alliance Australia (MAA) Patient Toolkit was created.…
Professor Anneke Van der Walt: Speaking Up When Symptoms Change
Know when and how to reach out to your healthcare team when MG symptoms change. Explore key takeaways and watch the MAA educational webinar HERE.
Registrations Now Open: Join Us at the MAA 5th National Patient Conference
Registrations are now open for the MAA 5th National Patient Conference on Saturday 31 October 2026 in Brisbane. Join the MG community for a day of expert presentations, connection and the latest updates in MG care.
MG Connect Patient Symptom Tracker App now available
Living with myasthenia gravis (MG) can be unpredictable, and symptoms often fluctuate between clinic visits. The MG Connect Symptom Tracker App, developed with input from people living with MG, helps capture day-to-day changes and have more focused conversations with your neurologist. Built around the widely used Activity of Daily Living scale (MG-ADL), the app lets…