Parkinson's NSW and the National Parkinson’s Alliance welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement of $800,000 in funding over two years to develop and implement Australia’s first National Parkinson’s Action Plan.   […]

Eating out should be an enjoyable activity.  However, for those living with Parkinson’s unexpected challenges can diminish the enjoyment and discourage many from eating out. Following are some tips which […]

Parkinson’s is a chronic progressive neurological condition. The symptoms are caused by the loss of dopamine producing cells in the brain.  Dopamine affects memory, mood, and movement. Even though there […]

Queensland researchers target gut health to slow or stop progression of Parkinson's Australian researchers are working on developing drugs that target bugs in the guts of Parkinson's disease patients in […]

What do Parkinson’s NSW Support Groups offer?  When Sydney man Don Gration was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1979, he and wife Joan found there were few sources of information about […]

The Crescendo Chorus started in Mosman in May 2024. Carer and friends are welcome to join. Have fun singing out loud together while enjoying the proven benefits singing can offer, […]

Are Parkinson’s NSW and Parkinson’s Australia related? 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. […]

Handy domestic tools for people living with Parkinson's Plate guard Plate guards can be fitted onto ordinary plates to help those who can only eat with one hand or have […]

Mary Kay Walker has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Parkinson’s NSW.  She succeeds Jo-Anne Reeves who has left the organisation. Mary Kay was previously Chief Operating Officer of the […]

Parkinson’s NSW has joined the National Parkinson’s Alliance (NPA).  It is a new national collaboration of key stakeholders and leaders in the Parkinson’s community of Australia who have come together […]

The disease, so adept at taking away, has also allowed me to witness almost unbelievable kindness and bravery. by former deputy premier - John Watkins Today is World Parkinson’s Day, […]

Healthy brain region works overtime to control Parkinson’s symptoms! In people with Parkinson’s disease, the cerebral cortex of the brain can compensate for disease-related dysfunction in the basal ganglia, the main […]