Peer Support

Evidence clearly shows the benefits of peer support programs and our members and people living with MS have found them to be friendly, supportive, informative and practical.

What is a Peer Support Group?

A peer support group is a gathering of people with MS. The purpose of the group is to provide support to each other and to share information by:

Learning more about MS
Sharing feelings and experiences
Obtaining accurate information
Providing an opportunity to talk through problems or choices being faced
Listening to others who share similar feelings and experiences
Helping others through the sharing of ideas and information
Knowing they are not alone

PEER SUPPORT GROUPS MEET IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: (Family members and carers are welcome)

If there have been any changes to your support group that we’re not aware of, please contact the MS Society to advise us of any updates.

REGION	WHEN	CONTACT
Barossa	3rd Thursday of the month Tanunda/Nuriootpa	Denise Hoffman 8565 6245
Fleurieu	Random Tuesdays Rotated around Fleurieu eateries.	Jill Masters 8555 0358
Gawler	2nd Monday of each month Gawler Women's Health Centre	Carolyn Cordon 0418 806 490
Glandore	1st Wednesday of each month Glandore Community Centre	TBC – CONTACT MS SOCIETY OR JUST ATTEND A MEETING TO CONNECT
Hard Yakkas (Elizabeth)	2nd & 4th Wednesday each month Elizabeth MS Society Office	Tallia Coulter 0403 766 157
Modbury	Last Tuesday each month Independent Living Centre, Gilles Plains	Jennifer Cotis 0407 888 492
Morphettville	4th Friday each month Silks Bistro, Morphettville	Christine Sutherland 8276 3779
South East Support Group	PO Box 124, Lucindale SA 5272	Samantha Loechel 0427 662 156.
Noarlunga	1st Thursday each month GP Super Clinic, Noarlunga	Virginia Stanfield 8382 5244
Norwood	3rd Thursday each month Adelina's Cafe At Burnside Library	Paula Hardy 8379 8220
Port Lincoln	Every 2nd Tuesday Group member’s homes	Jasmine Blackwood 0417 374 251
Stirling	3rd Wednesday of each month Stirling Coventry Library	TBC – CONTACT MS SOCIETY OR JUST ATTEND A MEETING TO CONNECT
Tailem Bend	Wednesdays, mid-monthly Group member’s homes	Sue Griffiths 8572 3914
Unley	Times: to be advised At member’s home	Fiona Slee 8373 6358

MENTORING

We have an excellent group of supportive, caring mentors who are more than happy to talk with other people with MS. They also have MS, so odds are they have had some similar experiences to you. If you’re hesitant to join a group or would just like to speak with someone privately, please contact the MS Society on 08 8203 6600 to be connected to a peer mentor.

FACEBOOK ONLINE SUPPORT

If you have access to a computer and to Facebook, there is a South Australian and Northern Territory online MS community that can provide support. Information is provided by the MS Society Peer Mentors and conversations are monitored by the Peer Support Counsellor.

You might find it a bit nerve-wracking to attend a group or speak with someone in person about your MS. Maybe you’re just not ready to speak or meet a person with MS yet, but would like some advice anyway. Perhaps distance is an issue if you live in a rural or remote area, or you may be too ill to leave the house. Online support might be an option for you. It’s convenient - log in whenever or wherever you like. This is a closed forum, only accessible to members. Click here to find the group - just request to be a member.