Health by Jackie Sinnerton
Premium Content An accidental miracle cure for multiple sclerosis could emerge from the horrors of the COVID-19 pandemic. Scientists who have created a highly successful jab for coronavirus have discovered that the same vaccine mRNA also improved MS symptoms in animal trials and prevented disease progression in rodents showing early signs of MS. The findings have excited a leading Australian MS researcher who hopes that future research will offer a similar protection in people with the debilitating disease. There are over 25,600 people living with multiple sclerosis in Australia, including over 3970 in Queensland. It is a lifelong disease with no cure. It attacks the central nervous system - the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves and the progress, severity and specific symptoms of MS cannot be predicted.
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Breaking down barriers into workforce for people with a disability and mental illness
The Morrison Government is investing in innovative strategies to address the barriers preventing people with mental illness and disability from finding and keeping a job.
Minister for Families and Social Services Anne Ruston said the Government has committed an additional $45.7 million to extend two programs dedicated to helping young people with mental illness join the workforce.
The funding will be used to double the number of headspace sites running the evidence-based Individual Placement and Support Program (IPS) to 50 and to support headspace National to continue the Digital Work and Study Service.