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  • About Mito
      • Mito Information – What is mitochondrial disease? Learn more about this rare disease.
      • Maybe it’s Mito – Information for individuals with suspected mitochondrial disease.
      • Mitochondrial Donation – An IVF technique with the potential to prevent mitochondrial disease in the next generation.
      • Personal Stories – Read inspirational stories of other people’s experiences with mito.
      • Medical Information – Information about mitochondrial disease for medical professionals and researchers.
      • COVID-19 Information Portal – Information about COVID-19 vaccines, latest health advice and support resources.
      • Find A Health Professional – Locate a health professional with experience in seeing people impacted by mito.
      • Resource Hub – Helpful fact sheets, videos, expert presentations and third party resources.
  • Managing Mito
      • For Newly Diagnosed – Information and services to help start your journey with mito.
      • For Medical Professionals – Information to help understand, treat and refer people impacted by mito.
      • For Adults – Services and resources to empower you in your day-to-day life with mito.
      • For Parents and Children – Services and resources to help manage your family’s day-to-day life with mito.
      • Find A Health Professional – Locate a health professional with experience in seeing people impacted by mito.
      • Resource Hub – Helpful fact sheets, videos, expert presentations and third party resources.
  • Find Support
      • Helpline – Contact the Helpline to talk to a Support Officer for general advice or assistance.
      • Patient Pathways Program – Our Patient Pathways Nurse will work with you to develop a tailor-made care plan.
      • Mito Registry – Join the Mito Registry for access to new treatments, clinical trials and studies.
      • Mito Information Days – An in-person event offering presentations from mito experts and connections with others impacted by mito.
      • Mito Connect Calls – A digital monthly call featuring guest speakers and topics of interest to people impacted by mito.
      • Mito Meet-ups – A regular state-based call for people impacted by mito to connect, provide support and combat isolation.
      • Government Support – Learn about subsidies, concessions and disability services available to people impacted by mito.
      • NDIS Support – Access the NDIS Navigation Service for resources, education and 1:1 guidance on the NDIS.
      • Grief & Loss Support – Grief can be a response to many situations when living with a chronic illness, visit this page for support resources and organisations.
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  • About
      • Purpose and Vision – Learn about the foundation’s mission to enrich the lives of people impacted by mito.
      • Driving Change – Learn about the foundation’s advocacy and policy work.
      • Our Impact – Learn about research projects the foundation has funded.
      • Your Donations at Work – Learn how your donations have helped people impacted by mito.
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      • Contact – Find out the various ways to get in touch with the foundation.
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      • Annual Review – Access the annual review for a snapshot of the work done to provide support and hope to the mito community.
      • Opportunities – Find out about the latest opportunities to work or volunteer with the foundation.

NDIS

National Disability Insurance Scheme

Webpage currently under review

The Mito Foundation is reviewing its information on the NDIS to ensure people impacted by mito have the clearest pathway to access support. This page will be updated shortly with information tailored for the mito community. Please use one of the following links to access the NDIS website.

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NDIS Resources

Link to Mito Foundation NDIS Navigation Service Video

Mito Foundation NDIS Navigation Service

Video

Ruth Yuthok (Mito Foundation NDIS Navigator) led a Mito Connect Call to introduce the NDIS Navigation Service. This service aims to help people diagnosed with mito maximise their success in seeking support under the NDIS.

Link to Navigating the NDIS during COVID-19 Video

Navigating the NDIS during COVID-19

Video

During this timely Mito Connect Call, Tammy Whait (Inclusion Support Solutions) explores how to access the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) benefits if your situation has changed.

Link to Tips on how to strengthen your case for NDIS support Video

Tips on how to strengthen your case for NDIS support

Video

At a Perth Mito Information Day, Tammy Whait covered ways to strengthen your case for NDIS support when applying for the first time or approaching a plan review.

Link to The NDIS Journey Video

The NDIS Journey

Video

Preeti Raghwani (mito community member and NDIS Support Coordinator) provides an introduction to navigating the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

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Mito Foundation supports people affected by mitochondrial disease (mito), funds essential research into the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cures of mitochondrial disorders, and increases awareness and education about this devastating disease.

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