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Genetic testing for mito announced in Federal Budget
The Mito Foundation has welcomed the announcement in the 2023 Federal Budget of funding for genetic testing for mitochondrial disease (mito).
Read MoreGovernment committee recommends genomic testing for mitochondrial disease be funded by Medicare
Mito Foundation is pleased to share that Australia’s Medical Services Advisory Committee has recently recommended that genomic testing for mitochondrial disease be funded by Medicare. This is an important milestone…
Read MoreIntroducing the Newly Diagnosed Support Project
Mito Foundation is excited to announce our Newly Diagnosed Support Project. This project will design a service to improve the experience of people newly diagnosed with mitochondrial disease (mito). We…
Read MoreShowcasing the Peer Support Network
Last July, the Peer Support Network was created to offer individualised support for mito community members, by mito community members. Sometimes the best person to talk to is someone who…
Read MoreHow the mito community shaped Mito Information Days
This year Mito Information Days look a little different. That’s because, through your input and suggestions, each event is tailored for a specific location or interest area. Last year, we asked what you wanted to hear about, how and from whom. We also asked how we can connect you with others in your local community….
Read MoreMito Community Summit Cancellation Policy
Please be advised that cancellations made up to 48 hours before the Mito Community Summit will not incur a cancellation fee. All cancellations after this time will result in a 100% cancellation fee. Cancellations made due to medical circumstances will not incur a fee, even if the cancellation is within 48 hours of the Mito Community…
Read MoreThank you to Garden Centres of Australia
Garden Releaf is an innovative program established by Garden Centres of Australia, designed to help people realise the many benefits of spending time in a garden or simply surrounding themselves with living greenery. Garden Centres of Australia has recently partnered with Mito Foundation to raise funds for the Green Shoots Fund. This fund has a…
Read MoreResearcher Spotlight: Dr Harrison Burgin
Research into mitochondrial disease (mito) is a core pillar of Mito Foundation’s work. Only through research will we one day find cures for mito and advancements to improve the quality of life for people impacted by mito. Many hardworking researchers are committed to this goal, such as Dr Harrison Burgin, who conducts research into mitochondrial…
Read MoreAussieMit Community Summit Summary
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the first AussieMit Community Summit on Friday 18 and Saturday 19 November 2022. The two day summit offered an opportunity to engage with mito experts, connect with one another and provide great insights into the realities of living with mitochondrial disease (mito). We heard from clinical experts…
Read MoreBloody Long Walk Wrap-up
A big thank you from our captain! The Bloody Long Walk is Mito Foundation’s flagship fundraising event. The 35km challenge is part of the Mito Movement to raise awareness and funds to deliver support services and vital research into mitochondrial disease (mito). Over $3 million rasied! 2022 has been a massive year with 16,816 walkers…
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