The CMT Association Australia Inc. (CMTAA) began as a Support Group in 1988, and was incorporated in 1990 as a registered charity. The motivation to establish the CMTAA Inc was to meet the need for people with CMT to communicate with each other and provide mutual encouragement. Over the years we have slowly “evolved” and are now moving forward at an unprecedented pace.
It is vital that people with CMT focus upon what they CAN do.
To assist in this area, we aim to enhance the quality of life for people with CMT. Our objectives are to:
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Provide opportunities for our members to speak with other “CMT Family” members through contacting our National Office and through our Facebook page
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Actively promote and encourage local and regional support groups
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Provide an informative and credible website with member access to seminar videos
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Keep members informed through regular newsletters
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Provide informative and interactive seminars
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Link youth with CMT through supervised annual camps and social media
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Distribute information to benefit the quality of life of people with CMT and their families
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Promote CMT awareness to medical and allied professionals
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Promote CMT awareness to all levels of Government
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Promote the development of facilities and services for people with CMT
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Provide simple online membership and donation opportunities
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Actively encourage and support CMT research
The National Committee comprises people who have personal experience of CMT, either as an individual or family member. Committee meetings are held regularly and with teleconferencing technology, the tyranny of distance is overcome. This opens up opportunities for financial members of the CMTAA Inc, who believe they have the skills and passion to contribute to the growth and development of the CMTAA Inc, to join our management team.