Friedreich's Ataxia Network (FAN) Inc

News

FA Clinic in Brisbane is now open. This is a gathering of specialists in the one place that are all well informed of FA. For more information on the clinic and how to book in click here.

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One of our major sponsors is Compass Expeditions.
So if you are looking for a holiday with a difference then follow the link.

Compass Expeditions

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Date: 21 - 22 May -

Photography Exhibition: Wesley Misson, Ann St, Brisbane Click on the image to read how sucessful this was.

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Documentary release:

Our documentary was released February 2010. This has been created to raise awareness. Click on the image to read more about it.

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Go the TAN

February I pushed the wheelchair the 3.8kms around 'the TAN' - the botanic gardens in Melbourne to raise funds for FA research..

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Mick's Book

Mick is a special mate and was my driver for an overland I did through South America. He and 3 of his mates rode motorbikes from London to Vladivostok and raised alot of money. This is the story of that ride. Click on the picture for more info.

Links

Here in Australia, links to the respective support groups in each state and the national research group are below;

Victoria

  • Friedreichs Ataxia Association of Victoria 03-9859 9585
  • Friedreichs Ataxia Clinic, Monash Medical Centre, Clayton VIC 03-9594 6666 - The Friedreichs Ataxia Clinic is the only specialist centre in Australia specializes in the treatment and management of FA. A great group of specialists that can answer most if not sall of your questions. Call the number above to make an appointment. The clinic is free to Australian residents and most attendees should be eligible for the Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme to help subsidise travel expenses to/from the clinic. Go to the resources page for more information on Travel Subsidy..
  • FARA - Australia - Friedreich's Ataxia Research Association

South Australia

  • FAinSA - Support group based in Gawler,South Australia

Other Links

 

Ataxia UK

FARA USA

FARA Australia

Murdoch Research Institute

Sponsors

Donations

 

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