Addressing Machado Joseph Disease on Groote Eylandt
Source: Australia. Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
"The Australian Government has committed $100,000 to address Machado Joseph Disease (MJD) in the Groote Eylandt region through the Anindilyakwa Land Council.The disease is a disabling genetic condition which causes nerve cells to die prematurely, causing very significant, progressive and permanent physical disability within 10 years. It is relentless and death occurs between six and 29 years of onset.The funding will be used to engage a health professional to undertake work examining the future implications for care of MJD patients on Groote Eylandt. "