CJD Support Group Network (CJDSGN)
The CJDSGN offers support, information and assistance for family members and friends of patients suffering with suspected CJD and other prion disease and for those at increased risk of developing CJD.
The primary goal of the CJDSGN is to be part of your support system and assist you in anyway that we can.
To receive an information package for families, ongoing support or assistance with an infection control issue:
Call our National Toll Free Helpline- 1800 052 466 or email: contactus@cjdsupport.org.au
If we are not available we will return your call or email on the same day so please leave us a message.
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The CJDSGN is a leading source of information and guideance for Health Professionals working with Australians affected by CJD and other Prion diseases. Health Care Professionals are welcome to registry to join our 'Interested Party List' to receive ongoing information.
Information Packages and in-service presentations are available free of charge on request.
Fundraising Events in Honour of CJD International Awareness Day - 12th November 2011
The fundraising Committee (WA) of the CJDSGN would like to invite you to attend a fundraising dinner 12/11/11 - in Perth
To down load the flyer with details click here
The fundraising Committee (VIC) of the CJDSGN would like to invite you to attend a Theatre/Dinner 12/11/11 - in Melbourne
to download the flyer with details click here
5th annual national cjd conference - melbourne brain centre
Saturday 13th october 2012
4th annual national cjd conference - melbourne
Saturday 15th october 2011
Presentations from the conference will be posted soon.
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CJD International support alliance presentation - Neuroprion conference 2011 -montreal canada click here
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Welcome to the CJD Support Group Network website.
The CJD Support Group Network offers support to all Australians affected by Creutztfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) or other prion diseases.
The CJDSGN provides information and support to families who are caring for, or coming to terms with the loss of a loved one to CJD and assists people who are ‘at increased risk of CJD’ by promoting an environment in the health care setting where patients feel comfortable and confident of receiving equity of care when disclosing their ‘at risk of CJD’ status.
The CJDSGN is committed to an advococy role on behalf of individuals and families affected by CJD and other prion diseases ,an ongoing national educational and awareness program, networking with the health care professionals , linking family members together for mutual support and continued assistance tofamilies keen to raise much needed funds for research into CJD in Australia.
The CJDSGN is a founding member of the International CJD Support Alliance (CJDISA) Member organisations of the CJDISA work together as an international coalition on behalf of patients and families affected by prion disease the world over.
Make a donation to CJD Research in Australia
To request personalised envelopes for donations in lieu of flowers at a funeral.
All donations will go directly to CJD research in memory of your loved one.
Contact 1800 052466
I would like to make a tax deductible donation to support the CJD Research Teams in Australia
Puchase an Awareness Ribbon
$2.00 each
Puchase a Bracelet in loving memory of the special people lost to CJD
All bracelets are $22.00 each (postage included)
Green Bracelet
Grey/Black Bracelet
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Gold Bracelet
CJDSGN acknowledges the funding provided by the Department of Health and Ageing (DoHA) for the provision and maintenance of this website. The CJDSGN asserts that apart from providing the funding the DoHA is not involved in anyway in the compilation of this website and the views expressed herein.