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$30 million grant for Parkinson’s medical research

Australian Government grant of $30 million for Parkinson’s medical research The Facts On 30 January Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt announced funding of $30 million for a five-year research program […]

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Parkinson’s Nurse appointed in Port Macquarie

People with Parkinson’s disease in the Port Macquarie area are set to benefit from the appointment of a specialist neurological nurse trained in the care and treatment of people with […]

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Emergency Contacts

FOR URGENT ASSISTANCE AND GENUINE EMERGENCIES, DIAL 000 A list of useful contacts to have on speed dial. Print this page and stick to the fridge, place near a landline […]

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How to stay festively fit

During the Festive Season many of us find exercise becomes less of a priority as to-do lists grow longer and longer. However, for people with Parkinson’s, missing your exercise is […]

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Parkinson’s Travel Tips

‘Tis the season for holidays, family gatherings and travel for people with Parkinson’s. Most issues can be avoided with a little planning. Parkinson’s NSW is here to help. The InfoLine […]

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Parkinson’s nurse research scores goals

A major research project into the effectiveness of neurological nurses supporting people with Parkinson’s in regional communities has passed another major milestone. Stage 1 – a literature review – has […]

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Parkinson’s nurse research scores goals

A major research project into the effectiveness of neurological nurses supporting people with Parkinson’s in regional communities has passed another major milestone. Stage 1 – a literature review – has […]

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Support Group Conference 2018

More than 90 representatives from Parkinson’s NSW Support Groups from across NSW recently participated in our annual Support Group Conference in Sydney. Participants heard inspirational speakers, received updates on the […]

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$300,000 in research grants awarded

Parkinson’s NSW awarded grants totalling $300,000 to four prominent researchers at the Support Group Conference Annual Dinner in Sydney last month. A number of leading Parkinson’s researchers, their publications and […]

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Demand for services keeps growing

The annual Parkinson’s NSW Unity Walk in the Park attracted more than 1,300 walkers and volunteers across NSW on 26 August. Thanks to their combined efforts it was once again […]

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New support group in Kiama

Kiama on the South Coast of NSW now has a Parkinson’s Support Group. It was established in April 2018 and now has 30 members comprising both people living with Parkinson’s […]

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Walking the Walk

More than 1,300 people joined the 11th annual Unity Walk fundraiser on 26 August. This year the event raised more than $147,000. Over the past decade, Unity Walks have involved […]

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22nd March 2025
Doctor and bones

Bone Health and Parkinson’s

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 […]
22nd March 2025

Intensive Advocacy to the NSW Government

  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 […]