Spinal Muscular Atrophy Association of Australia Australian Businesses

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a rare, genetic, muscle-wasting disease that is the childhood version of Motor Neurone Disease. The disease not only affects the muscles you see such as the arms and legs but all the muscles you can't see that impact on breathing, coughing and swallowing. SMA is a physical disability only and one's intelligence is not affected. People go to mainstream schools, hold regular jobs, live independently, have relationships and do many things that make their lives meaningful. In recent years there has been some exciting new developments with treatments and we have been campaigning the Australian government to have access to this treatment here in Australia. If you are newly diagnosed or have just come across our page for the first time, we urge you to get involved within the SMA community here in Australia. We would love to hear from you and are happy to support you on your journey. We acknowledge that each person is different and we endeavour to assist you and your requirements.