Peer Support
Join a peer support group and talk to others who understand
Our MS Peer Support groups in metropolitan and regional SA, and Darwin help to bring people with MS together to meet with others who are sharing similar experiences. Meeting at least once a month these groups come together to share their feelings and experiences, offer support and advice, and promote friendship and community spirit.
Most groups function independently from the MS Society, and are a great way to meet new people, socialise, and learn more about MS.
People with MS, and families and carers also have 24-hour access to peer support at their fingertips with our private Facebook groups.
See the Peer Support Calendar below for details of groups meeting in your area. To update your Peer Support group details, please contact MS Assist.
Group |
Contact |
Phone number |
|---|---|---|
Adelaide Hills – Mount Barker |
David |
0410 451 301 |
Barossa |
Penny |
0488 952 211 |
City based for workers |
Jess |
0403 155 696 |
Clovelly Park |
Christine Sutherland |
0408 808 284 |
Darwin |
Sarah |
0439 885 604 |
Fleurieu: Strathalbyn/Goolwa |
Jill Masters |
0428 843 327 |
Fleurieu: Victor Harbor/Encounter Bay |
Ros Mahoney |
0458 541 774 |
Gawler |
Helen Hoppmann |
0403 295 348 |
Gawler evening group |
Helen |
0403 295 348 |
Henley Beach Tennis Group |
Francy Pappas |
0432 333 511 |
Kapunda |
MS Assist |
1800 812 311 |
Kensington (Overcoming MS Group) |
Pam Schartner |
0412 190 609 |
Modbury/Gilles Plains |
Peter Szabo |
0418 206 163 |
Morphett Vale (Craft Group) |
Karen Brown |
0458 445 503 |
Mount Gambier |
MS Assist |
1800 812 311 |
Naracoorte (South East Support Group) |
Kay Cavill |
0407 615 118 |
Noarlunga |
Jude Brown |
(08) 8322 5441 |
Port Pirie |
Anne |
0448 321 610 |
Riverland |
Crystal |
0418 690 013 |
Salisbury (Hard Yakkas) |
MS Assist |
1800 812 311 |
Tailem Bend |
Sue Griffiths |
(08) 8572 3914 |
Under 35s (and a bit older) |
Brooke Greenham |
0421 191 603 |
Western Suburbs |
Enza |
0433 972 312 |
Facebook Support Group - MySociety
This is a private and safe place for people living with multiple sclerosis in SA and NT to chat, seek advice and share stories. To protect the privacy of members, this Facebook group is not open to the public, and therefore all new members must request access from MS Assist to join.
Facebook Support Group - MySociety - Family and Friends
This is a private place for family, friends and carers of people living with MS to chat, share information and connect with others who are supporting someone with MS. This group is administered by the MS Society SA/NT and all are welcome to join. Simply search My Society – Family and Friends on Facebook and click ‘request to join', or request membership here.