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 […]

Many of us travel over the Christmas/New Year season. For people living with Parkinson’s the prospect of travelling can be daunting enough to stop them from catching up with family […]

Many people don’t feel like celebrating over the Festive Season, particularly if they’re spending it alone.  In 2018 Red Cross conducted a survey that found approximately one in three people […]

By Stacey Foster, Support Group Coordinator Anytime I can visit with a Support Group or SGL either online or in person, I am happy! Thank you for having me, I […]