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the lighter group that Deb had mentioned that she will go to you can check out where is the closest in your area. Please consult with your fnd team first to check if it is right for you.https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/topics/laughter-club/Kerris My FND Reality: Deb is referring to her FND Reality: her story is here:https://thefndpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/my-fnd-reality-talking-to-keriThe Carer Gateway : Australian Government Initiative. To learn more you can listen to their interview from this podcast episode here:https://thefndpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/supporting-caregivers-carer-gatewayand the website link is here:https://www.carergateway.gov.au/Blue care offer home assistance  which Deb uses here is the link for more information https://www.bluecare.org.au/home-careThe Red Cross offers a service which calls people on a daily basis to ensure they are okay every day; if the call isn’t answered Red Cross will take action to make sure you’re okay. This can be a temporary service too. It’s called Telecrosshttps://www.redcross.org.au/get-help/community-services/telecrossMeals on wheels :https://mealsonwheels.org.au/HELPFUL RESOURCES:A website all things Functional neurological Disorder written by Professor Jon Stone who is the leading FND researcher and Consultant Neurologist in Edinburgh, Scotland.www.neurosymptoms.orgYoutube video: What is Functional Neurological Condition By Dr. Phil Parker. A great thorough explanation of FND and the updates of FND.FND ORGANISATIONS:FND AUSTRALIA SUPPORT SERVICES INC: A wonderful resource for people in Australia with FND: from reasearch into FND, finding medical specialists and services and just information about FND. Solely dedicated to all things FND and helping those with FND in Australia.https://fndaus.org.au/FND Action: FND Action is a patient-led charity who offer a caring and supporting hand to people living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) in the UK. FND Action provide support to those diagnosed and their caregivers by hosting online support groups, an informative website and actively advocating for the cause.https://www.fndaction.org.uk/FND Dimensions aims to develop a network of ‘peer support groups’ across the UK either in face to face meetings or online via methods such as Skype. By bringing people together on a regular basis, this helps alleviate the isolation that many FND patients feel. It also gives  opportunity  for others to open up dialog and to talk to others in a similar position about the day to day challenges, issues or concerns with one another.http://fnddimensions.org/A really helpful article and explanation of what FND is: 'https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1367576277956370432.html?fbclid=IwAR1GZpXe7IgC9qVlIr7ygA9RslPy6nxhQIumdUw9XMu2fs8MsMf8SwYZeVQif you are interested in FND Merchandise to support FND Australia support services by Friends of FNDhttps://imprintmerch.com.au/collections/lets-have-the-chat