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A guide to navigating Aged Care in Australia

Looking for a simple, well-researched guide to the Australian Aged Care system? The Specialist Reporting Team of ABC.net has done the hard work for us. This guide walks us through […]

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Marty Cobcroft releases new album to fundraise for Parkinson’s

Professional musician and singer/songwriter Marty Cobcroft released a new album on 31 January and its sales will benefit Parkinson’s NSW. The album is titled Free Bird and Marty has pledged […]

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Newly Diagnosed Pack now available online

Newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Need information asap? Parkinson’s NSW can help with that. We have developed an online version of our InfoLine Newly Diagnosed Pack. If you, a friend, or […]

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Tips on growing your Support Group

This is an ongoing series of tips from various Groups across the state.  The following tips have been submitted by Sandra Elms of Newcastle Support Group. It’s hard to decide […]

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Parkinson’s Nurses in Action – Rebecca Manners

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. These Nurses are funded 50/50 by […]

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Meet the staff – Stacey Foster

Stacey Foster has joined Parkinson’s NSW in the role of Support Group Coordinator. After graduating with a Bachelor of Sports Management degree, Stacey decided to pursue a career in the […]

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Meet & Greet: Tumut Support Group

Work on establishing the Tumut Support Group began in June 2022 when Barry Whiting reached out to his local Rural Health Coordinator and the Parkinson’s NSW Support Group Coordinator. “I […]

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Exercises to do if difficulty standing or walking

You can still reap the benefit of exercise, even with advanced Parkinson’s.  If walking or balancing is difficult, use a bar, heavy table, or chair to hold onto when exercising […]

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Seniors Festival 2023

With NSW Seniors Festival running from 1-12 February 2023 we have put together some top pick events, courses, workshops and classes for this year. From high teas, expos, shows, workshops […]

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Christmas deadline for ordering from Webstercare

Medication management solutions provider Webstercare has advised people living with Parkinson’s to get their Christmas orders in before 16 December. Only orders for Webster-pak® received before this date can be […]

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So what are your plans for the holidays?

So what are your plans for the holidays? We’re getting towards the end of the year, when thoughts turn to family reunions, holidays, and celebrations. In keeping with the spirit […]

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Marty Cobcroft to fundraise for Parkinson’s NSW

Professional musician and singer/songwriter Marty Cobcroft plans to fundraise for Parkinson’s NSW with the release of his new album early in 2023. Marty has been living with Parkinson’s for the […]

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