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Final days to bid in the Art With Heart Auction 2026 featuring original artwork, handmade gifts and unique donated items supporting Myasthenia Gravis awareness and research.
Final Opportunity: The Art With Heart Auction Closes This Sunday

VIEW THE ART WITH HEART AUCTION >> The countdown is on… After months of planning, creating, donating, sharing and raising awareness, the Art With Heart Auction is now entering its final days. At midnight on Sunday 28 June 2026, bidding will officially close. If you’ve been meaning to take a look, place a bid, or…

Art With Heart Auction 2026 featuring donated artwork and handmade items raising awareness and funds for Myasthenia Gravis research, advocacy and support.
Art With Heart Auction | Bidding Now Open!

VIEW THE ART WITH HEART AUCTION >> What an incredible month it has been for the MG community. Across Australia, MG Awareness Month has sparked a wave of activity, connection and conversation. From partnerships with the Cowboys Rugby League Club and landmark buildings lighting up in support, to guest speakers, community walks and local events,…

Associate Professor Stephen Reddel inviting people with generalised myasthenia gravis in NSW to participate in a clinical trial study.
A message to the Australian MG community and in particular to patients in NSW from Associate Professor Stephen Reddel.

I am writing to let you know that I, Steve Reddel, is taking part as a Principal Investigator in a study for patients with generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG). The study is sponsored by Novartis. The study is a multicentre, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase III study of an oral medication in generalised myasthenia gravis patients with ACHR+…

Featured image for the MAA 5th National Patient Conference 2026 in Brisbane
Save the Date! MAA 5th National Patient Conference

Zilbrysq has been listed on the PBS for generalised myasthenia gravis in Australia, expanding access to targeted therapies for eligible patients.

Reminder graphic for the Speaking Up When Symptoms Change MG webinar by Myasthenia Alliance Australia
Reminder: Join MAA’s Upcoming Webinar on Recognising MG Symptom Changes

Living with myasthenia gravis often means symptoms can change unexpectedly, making it difficult to know when to seek support or start a conversation with your healthcare team. Myasthenia Alliance Australia (MAA) invites you to join our upcoming webinar: Speaking Up When Symptoms Change: Knowing When and How to Reach Out to Your Doctor Presented by…

Art With Heart auction graphic featuring donated artwork supporting myasthenia gravis awareness and research
The Response to Art With Heart Has Been Incredible… But We’re Not Done Yet

The generosity already shown through the Art With Heart campaign has been truly inspiring. With artwork and item donations officially closing on 5 June 2026, now is the final opportunity to contribute to a campaign helping raise awareness and support for people living with myasthenia gravis. Artists, supporters, businesses, and members of the community from…

Speaking Up When Symptoms Change webinar with Prof. Anneke Van der Walt for Myasthenia Alliance Australia
Speaking Up When Symptoms Change | Knowing When and How to Reach Out to Your Doctor

Registration Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rTzKa6zoTyGttHznwYyNVA

Framework for consumer engagement in health technology assessment Australia with call to provide feedback by 26 May
Have your say on the framework for how we engage in HTA

Zilbrysq has been listed on the PBS for generalised myasthenia gravis in Australia, expanding access to targeted therapies for eligible patients.

Myasthenia Alliance Australia Chairperson Report May 2026 presentation and community engagement images
MAA Chairperson Report – May 2026.

MAA Annual Report – 2022

Woman holding donated artwork for Art With Heart auction supporting myasthenia gravis awareness
Art With Heart: Turning Awareness into Action for Myasthenia Gravis

Most people have never heard of myasthenia gravis. And for those living with it, that lack of awareness can make everyday life harder than it needs to be. It can mean delays in diagnosis.Limited access to the right care.And a constant need to explain a condition that isn’t always visible to others. For many, the…