The story of Barry and Vivienne Ross Vivienne and Barry Ross live near Penrith, and have spent their married life in the area where Barry grew up. “We wouldn’t live […]

INSIGHT into PD Online Conference 11th to 13th April 2024 PD Warrior, creators of the World’s most comprehensive rehabilitation program for people with Parkinson’s, and is proud to bring the […]

Survey of cannabis and related substance use in the Parkinson’s population and its impact on Parkinson’s symptoms. University of Sydney What it is: An anonymous research study on the use […]

You are cordially invited to join a new choir for people living with Parkinson's in Sydney. Come along with your carer and friends to have fun singing out loud together, […]

All exercise is beneficial and different styles, variety and intensity offer different benefits.  However, multiple studies have shown that intense exercise can delay the progress of Parkinson’s. Intensity creates a […]

Useful advocacy organisations Australian Government Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission The role of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (Commission) is to protect and enhance the safety, health, […]

The story of Evelyn and Terry Shinn Evelyn and Terry Shinn met 57 years ago when Evelyn, then just 17, returned to live in Trundle, New South Wales, with her […]

Last year, my husband Stephen was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. It was a terrible shock. It’s taken time for us both to come to terms with his condition, understanding the changes […]

Stephen’s symptoms had been happening for a while, with no obvious cause. A frozen shoulder. Aches and pains. A sudden loss of his sense of smell. Urinary problems. A ringing […]

Great Parkinson’s Tea Party brews success raising more than $19,000 The inaugural Great Parkinson’s Tea Party fundraising campaign ran throughout October and really captured the imaginations of generous party hosts […]

Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology and/or Personal Training are effective for many acute and chronic conditions.  However, all need the practitioner and patient to work together for maximum benefits. Here are five […]

Scientists say they have discovered what causes Parkinson’s Researchers at the University of Helsinki have demonstrated that certain strains of Desulfovibrio bacteria are the likely cause of Parkinson’s disease in […]