Welcome to our April 2021 newsletter. In this issue:

• Register now for our TSC National Conference 
  
• Nominate a TSC health professional for an award
  
• Competition time!

Best wishes, Jackie Gambrell, TSA General Manager

Join TSC experts, including Dr Darcey Kruger, for TSA's community conference to be held online on Saturday 15th (afternoon) and Sunday 16th May (morning).

This is an important event for everyone affected by TSC, including adults, families and carers. 

A fantastic line up of experts in TSC will share all the latest research and provide updates on treatment and management options. This is your chance to hear from and ask questions of health professionals who are leaders in the identification and treatment of TSC. Find out more by clicking here

Let's have some fun at our Community Conference on TSC Global Awareness Day by tackling a tricky TSC tongue twister. TSA is running a competition to see if you can you get your tongue around the 'ologist' twister. We will present a $100 Event Cinema Gold Class gift voucher to the winner at the close of our Conference on 16 May.

Have you or your family received outstanding care from a TSC health professional?

If so, we encourage you to show your appreciation by nominating them for The Elizabeth Pinkerton Memorial 2021 Award. Nominations are now open and must be submitted by 30 April.

TSC Global Awareness Day is coming soon! 

On May 15 help us to raise awareness  by sharing your TSC story on social media.

If you want to raise funds too simply add a donate button to your Facebook post to inspire your family and friends to support our work.

Click here to find out more.

Thank you to the Chalk Family for hosting a special launch of TSA’s latest information resources, ” In Safe Hands” at Blackmans Bay Primary School, Tasmania. 

Both Caleb who lives with TSC and his big sister Jemima spoke eloquently about their TSC journey and Miriam, their mum shared how much these resources will help families and teachers.

Click here to find our more

TSA is delighted to share our latest edition of Reach Out.

This is a special 40th anniversary issue featuring the story of our organisation's founder, Lynn Wilson (pictured).

Your printed or electronic copy will be hitting your inbox/post box soon (if they haven't already).

Thank you to Bodie's family who have signed up for our #40kfor40yearsTSCchallenge. Bodie lives with TSC and his mum Meg says "We are participating in TSA’s 40 years of service fundraiser because we have been so grateful to this organization. They caught us while we were free falling and continue to provide a safe and comforting space, filled with resources and networks that we know we will use while we navigate our way through the challenges that TSC presents." 

On 2 May, our TSC Heroes founder Jeff Place will once again take part in an IRONMAN challenge in Port Macquare. If he runs, swims and cycles as well as he raises funds he'll have no troubles at all. He's already raised over $5,000 to support children and families impacted by TSC. Great work and good luck Jeff! 

If you need information or support about any aspect of living with TSC you can contact the TSA Nurse, this is a free service.

Call 1300 733 435

Email [email protected]

You can also find the latest TSC information at tsa.org.au