Hamish ‘Rocky’ Sutherland was born in Albury, New South Wales, and grew up on a farm in the Upper Murray area. “Dad nicknamed me Rocky as a child and everyone […]

A new study in the Journal of Parkinson's Disease reports that over a third of people use natural health aids like coffee and cannabis for Parkinson's – but less than […]

People with Parkinson’s have a higher risk of fracturing a bone than the general population, so it’s especially important to look after your bone health. Key points: • Bone health […]

  Mary Kay Walker, the CEO of Parkinson’s NSW, has had a very busy couple of months conducting an intensive advocacy campaign aiming to reach as many NSW Government decision-makers […]

UK resident Pam Archer was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at the age of 74. As a former nurse whose sister lives with the condition, she said she already had some understanding […]

The value of exercise progression and regression   There is no single ‘best’ exercise for individuals living with Parkinson’s because different exercises target the unique combination of symptoms each person […]

Stress affects nearly everyone at some point and over time. It can lead to serious health issues like heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Practicing self-care regularly can help […]

Eating out should be an enjoyable activity.  However, for those living with Parkinson’s unexpected challenges can diminish the enjoyment and discourage many from eating out.   Following are some tips […]

Support Group Roundup By Stacey Foster, Support Group Coordinator Happy New Year everyone! This year is already gearing up to be a big one. There are several Support Group visits […]

Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) is conducting a Natural History of Parkinson’s Disease study. There is an opportunity for 100 people living with Parkinson’s and 50 individuals without Parkinson’s (who would […]

The MLAK (Master Locksmiths Access Key) is a universal lock and key system that allows people with a disability access to public facilities 24 hours a day, seven days a […]

The area served by the Northern Rivers Parkinson’s Support Group extends from Ocean Shores to Wollongbar. The Group meets in the township of Alstonville. The Group Leader for the past […]