A new survey by the PD Avengers – a global alliance to end Parkinson’s disease –   confirms that Parkinson’s disease significantly disrupts sleep for patients and caregivers and uncovers key areas […]

The Federal Government has announced $800,000 in funding over two years to develop and implement Australia’s first National Parkinson’s Action Plan. The funding will be used by the National Parkinson’s […]

The Parkinson’s NSW InfoLine – previously called the HealthLine – is the single point of contact for people living with Parkinson’s, care partners, health professionals, and family members who require […]

Regular high caffeine consumption affects dopamine function in patients with Parkinson's disease, shows a new international study led by the University of Turku and Turku University Hospital in Finland. Caffeine […]

Most people living with Parkinson’s see their neurologist every three to six months initially, then every six to 12 months. However, if you are experiencing problems with your Parkinson’s or […]

He was the first in the world to receive 7 million lab-grown brain cells in 2023. Today, he can smell and play sports. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have […]

Clinical Nurse Consultant Vince Carroll – the Parkinson’s Specialist Nurse co-funded by Parkinson’s NSW in the Mid North Coast Local Health District – has been awarded a Higher Degree by […]

Congratulations to Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) researchers Professor Glenda Halliday and Dr Emma Devenney who have both been recognised with grants in the latest round of National Health and Medical […]

Winter is here but don’t let the cold stop you from being active – particularly if you exercise outside.  Outdoor exercise in winter is excellent for both your physical health […]

There is often confusion between Parkinson’s NSW and Parkinson’s Australia. However, the two organisations are completely separate and unrelated, with very different roles. Parkinson’s Australia is an advocacy body, reaching […]

Constipation and Parkinson's Constipation is the infrequent passage of hard, dry bowel motions which are difficult to pass. It is a common problem in Parkinson’s and can also predate the […]

Melanie Browning has been appointed to the new role of Client Service Team Leader for Parkinson’s NSW. Melanie is highly experienced, having been with Parkinson’s NSW for more than nine […]