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The 2019 Myasthenia Gravis Conference is now confirmed for Saturday, 3 August and registrations are now being taken! The program will cover a range of special interest sessions along with the latest information about treatments for the many variations of Myasthenia Gravis. The cost is $90.00 per person for a full day (8.30am - 5pm) and includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Susan will happy to answer questions if you call 1800 802 568. Email info@mgaq.org.au or call 1800 802 568 to request a registration form.

Reach out to your local Federal Member In support of a request for the drug Rituximab to be made available via the PBS for people with Myasthenia Gravis.

The MAA, supported by Dr Blum and others, has written in detail to Minister Hunt drawing to his attention the potential benefits of making Rituximab available via the PBS to people with Myasthenia Gravis and requesting that it be considered. Minister Hunt has written an initial response to this letter so he is aware of the communication.

The MGAQ operates a closed Facebook page for the Myasthenia Gravis community of Australia and New Zealand, currently with 209 members.  The MGAQ Discussion Forum has been a great support for its members and we would like to give the same support to MG Carers, provided under the MGAQ banner.