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Showcasing the Peer Support Network

By Communications User | 19/04/2023

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…

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Government committee recommends genomic testing for mitochondrial disease be funded by Medicare

By Communications User | 19/04/2023

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…

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How the mito community shaped Mito Information Days

By Communications User | 19/04/2023

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…

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Introducing the Newly Diagnosed Support Project

By Communications User | 19/04/2023
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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…

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World Mitochondrial Disease Week Wrap-Up

By Communications User | 17/10/2022

World Mitochondrial Disease Week took place on 18-24 September 2022. And it’s helped unite the global mito community thanks to you! Here are some of the highlights: Light Up for…

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Researcher Spotlight: Dr Isabel Lopez Sanchez

By Communications User | 28/03/2022
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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…

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Researcher Spotlight: Dr Daniella Hock

By Communications User | 18/10/2022

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…

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Researcher Spotlight: Dr Harrison Burgin

By Communications User | 12/03/2023

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…

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Thank you to Garden Centres of Australia

By Communications User | 20/03/2023

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…

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Bloody Long Walk Wrap-up

By Communications User | 12/12/2022

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…

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