Kim Dahler has led the Port Macquarie Support Group for the past six years. The group was established in the mid-1980s. When asked what makes an effective Parkinson’s support group […]

A monthly review of the top five issues raised in calls to the Parkinson’s NSW InfoLine team (call 1800 727 567).   1. Feeling “Deconditioned” After the Holidays Early in the […]

The Parliamentary Friends of Parkinson’s was officially launched on Thursday 6 February at a function for more than 70 people at NSW Parliament House. The initiative aims to strengthen understanding […]

 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. Pamela Tilbrook on […]

It's the world's fastest growing neurological disorder, but a landmark plan could help put Australia on the frontline in the battle against the disease. More than 200,000 Australians live with […]

A recent scientific breakthrough is offering a surprising new perspective on both medicine and sustainability. Researchers from the University of Edinburgh have developed a method to convert chemicals from discarded […]

Parkinson's disease does more than cause tremor and trouble walking. It can also affect sleep, smell, digestion and even thinking. That may be because the disease disrupts communication in a […]

We’re excited to announce registrations are now open for the fifth year of our fundraising campaign, Step Up for Parkinson’s - a fun, flexible way to get active while supporting […]

Physical activity and exercise can be just as important as your medication to help you take control and manage your symptoms. But sometimes you might not feel motivated to exercise. […]

New treatments on the horizon for Parkinson’s Two new therapies are entering the final stages of clinical trials before potential U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval. One is a […]

The first table tennis tournament in NSW to offer classification in relation to the symptoms of Parkinson's is being held on 4 April. The PingPongParkinson Sydney Open is open to […]

Expert dietitian Kinga Topolowska explains how diet can impact Parkinson’s symptoms and medication, and why moderation and timing matter. Why is nutrition so important to help people with Parkinson’s live […]