Thank you for the difference you make
Because of you, support is there when it’s needed most, often at the moments people don’t know where to turn.
Every day, your support helps someone find reassurance, connection and practical guidance at a time when it’s needed most.
Parkinson’s NSW CEO, Mary Kay Walker is sharing a short message for World Parkinson’s Day.
Because of you, people hear a reassuring voice at the other end of the phone.
Families find guidance when the future feels uncertain.
Carers feel supported and less alone.
These moments of care and connection are only possible because you choose to help.
Because of you, this is what support looks like
The difference you make, every day
The crappiest lucky dip
John Watkins
I was diagnosed in 2010, not long after retiring as NSW’s deputy premier. For me PD has become a dominating, unrepentant and hated influence that has invaded my body to deform my abilities and sense of self. It came out of nowhere, set up shop and refuses to leave.
Parkinson’s Specialist Nurses
Trevor Lyons – Supported by Vince Carroll and Amanda Buzio
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.
Parkinson’s in the Country
Geoff Bourne
“My diagnosis with Parkinson’s came as a bit of a kick in the guts to put it bluntly. It took a while to get used to it, but after a while you learn that that’s what life dealt to you, so you make the most of it.”
Partnering through Parkinson’s
Tony and Maree Bush
“I had torn ligaments in my shoulder and went to a specialist to sort it out,” he recalls. “I also had a tremor in my right hand, which my GP had said was a pinched nerve. That was when I was told I had Parkinson’s.”
My [Parkinson’s] Life
Di Lymbury
“Once I was diagnosed it was actually a relief. When I was given my first medication I was told it might take a few days before I noticed anything, but after I’d taken my second tablet I started to feel normal again!”