2nd April 2021

My [Parkinson’s] Life – Steve Schiemer

Having Parkinson’s is just one aspect of a person’s life story. We want to share more stories of the varied lives of people currently living with Parkinson’s. Steve Schiemer Steve […]
2nd April 2021

10 points to ponder!

The dumbest thing I ever bought was a 2020 planner. 2019: Stay away from negative people. 2020: Stay away from positive people. The world has turned upside down. Old folks […]
2nd April 2021

Men and Parkinson’s

Men often don’t like discussing anything health related.  Subsequently, serious health concerns and potential resources and places to go for assistance are not easily shared among male friends. In Australia, […]
2nd April 2021

Parkinson’s research partnership

In July 2017 Parkinson’s Specialist Nurse Vince Carroll spent four weeks at Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) on a research placement program. Vince’s is based in the Mid North Coast Local […]
2nd April 2021

Seeking support

Many of us already have levels of anxiety and stress resulting from our everyday life or illness – and now we are living with the additional pressure of COVID-19 restrictions. […]
2nd April 2021

Parkinson’s nurses in action – Geraldine

Parkinson’s Specialist Nurses are highly trained and experienced nurses based in communities of need. They are dedicated to supporting local people living with Parkinson’s. These Nurses are funded 50/50 by […]
2nd April 2021

Chinese New Year 2021

Lunar New Year – also known as Chinese New Year – starts on Friday February 12, 2021. Chinese New Year marks the transition between zodiac signs: 2021 is the year […]
2nd April 2021

New Parkinson’s Nurse in Tweed Byron network

People living with Parkinson’s in Northern NSW now have the support of a newly appointed Parkinson’s Specialist Nurse, Rebecca Manners, who is trained and experienced in the care of people […]
2nd April 2021

Board update

David Veness has been President of the Parkinson’s NSW Board of Directors for three years and during this time has made significant contributions by sharing his lived experience with Parkinson’s […]