MS Plus has officially opened its new $47 million Wellbeing and Accommodation Precinct in Lidcombe today.
In a major boost for people living with progressive neurological conditions in western Sydney, the new centre has now opened its doors at Betty Cuthbert Drive.
Providing health services through not-for-profit service provider MS Plus, the facility will offer exercise physiology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and dietetics for people living with neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and motor neurone disease.
The project was delivered with assistance from the NSW Government, who provided MS Plus with an 8,900sqm parcel of land for the new centre and $16 million in funding to support its construction.
“I am delighted that MS Plus has opened the doors to its new state-of-the-art wellbeing centre, which will provide critical care and support for so many in our community,” Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper said.
“This is a great example of the work of Property and Development NSW, which has facilitated MS Plus’ access to land so that it can be put to best use for community benefit.”
The Lidcombe Wellbeing Centre includes eight therapy areas, a large multipurpose space, a purpose-built gym, lounge and café areas, a children’s play area, a sensory garden, landscaped outdoor spaces, and accessible parking, toilets, showers and lockers.
“The Lidcombe Wellbeing Centre provides everything needed for vital connection, health and wellbeing in one place: a one-stop-shop for neuro and ageing support, and a place of solace, where patients are understood, and can be supported to live well,” MS Plus Chief Executive Officer John Blewonski said.
“We know that more people are being diagnosed with a variety of neurological conditions — often lifelong and requiring ongoing care.
“Living with a neuro condition can mean a lot of appointments, and being able to access multiple health professionals from one familiar, welcoming place is so important for people living in Sydney.”
To find out more visit http://www.msplus.org.au/your-neuro-condition/visit-a-wellbeing-centre/lidcombe-wellbeing-centre.
Ellie Busby is a news reporter for Western Sydney Publishing Group. A graduate of the University of Hertfordshire and Western Sydney University, she is a journalism Major. Ellie has worked with Universal Media, The Cova Project and for a range of other organisations. In 2024, Ellie was named Young Writer of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.