MS Sites and Links

Ocrevus for PPMS

The DMT (Disease Modifying Treatment) Ocrevus is being increasingly offered to clients, including some with progressive MS. From 1 December 2025 Ocrevus is available as a subcutaneous injection.

Click here to learn more about the DMT and who might qualify here. Please note that eligibility can change rapidly and we recommend you ask your community advisor or neurologist for the most up to date information.

 

Online Resources

Here’s a selection of MS related sites which may be of interest.

Disclaimer: We have tried to present a range of worthwhile views and opinions about MS and the views and opinions expressed in these websites are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the Wellington Multiple Sclerosis Society. The Wellington Multiple Sclerosis Society accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained within these websites.

MS Get A Head Start

Change in exercise prescription for people with MS is overdue and we are proud to lead the way by endorsing the MS Get a Head Start programmes.

Research proves exercise isn’t just beneficial for people with multiple sclerosis, it’s disease-modifying. Yet 80% of people with MS struggle to engage in regular exercise, putting them at greater risk for secondary health complications and faster progression of MS symptoms. 

The Get a Head Start Programme is free and gives you the knowledge you need to make informed choices about your exercise journey.

Read more: https://www.ms-ghs.com/

 

 

Free Online Training from the Menzies Institute Tasmania

The Menzies Institute has developed free online training to improve understanding about MS by PwMS, their families and carers. Courses include:

  • Understanding MS
  • Deciding about DMTs for MS, and
  • Mental Health and MS

Learn more: https://ms.mooc.utas.edu.au/ or read the news article on our website.

 

International

Multiple Sclerosis International Federation – www.msif.org
MS Society NZ – www.msnz.org.nz
Multiple Sclerosis – UK – www.ms-uk.org
MS Australia – www.msaustralia.org.au
Healthline – Multiple Sclerosis

LifeStyle

Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis (OMS) – overcomingms.org

Accessible Accommodation - NZ and International www.accessibleaccommodation.com/

WellElder www.wellelder.nz/

The Personal Advocacy and Safeguarding Adults Trust  pasat.org.nz

 

 

Managing Change and Uncertainty

 Watch the WMS Managing Change and Uncertainty Zoom workshop by clicking on the image above (the video streams via Youtube).

National

MSNZ – www.msnz.org.nz
MS Auckland – www.msakl.org.nz

Local

www.wholesomesmiles.co.nz 

 

Research

MS Research – www.msresearch.nz
MS Translate – www.mstranslate.com.au
Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia – msra.org.au

Wellbeing

www.msbrainhealth.org contains a wealth of resources developed in response to the growing consensus of the importance of brain health in managing MS

Te Kete Haerenga – Your Journey to Wellbeing Kete contains some wonderful resources including pain, fatigue and sleep.