An international consortium has achieved a major breakthrough in the diagnosis of neurological diseases. In a recent publication, they described the discovery of a new quantitative biomarker in lumbar fluid […]

A new observational study from University College London (UCL) suggests that distinct shifts in gut bacteria may serve as an early biological signal of Parkinson’s vulnerability. The findings build on a growing […]

The Parliamentary Friends of Parkinson’s held its second event of the year at NSW Parliament House on 5 May. More than 50 people attended including members of the Parkinson’s community, […]

By Stacey Foster, Support Group Coordinator  National Volunteer Week (18 – 24 May) is the annual celebration to recognise and thank all the wonderful volunteers around the country. According to the […]

 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 and their carers. […]

A monthly review of the top five issues raised in calls to the Parkinson’s NSW InfoLine team (call 1800 727 567).   1.Parkinson’s Plus / Atypical Parkinsonism We’ve seen an increase […]

If you have Parkinson's, your sleep may be disrupted. This may happen if your movement symptoms make it hard to turn over in bed. You may also find it more […]

Parkinson’s NSW and the family of the late Brian Sherman AM have announced the results of the inaugural Brian Sherman Memorial Awards for significant contributions to the Parkinson’s community. Brian […]

Parkinson’s NSW hosted the 2026 Parkinson’s Research Symposium on 31 March in Sydney. It was attended by more than 80 members of the Parkinson’s community as well as medical and […]

What you eat (and when you eat it) can make a real difference to everyday wellbeing. Nutrition can support energy levels, gut health and bone strength, and in some people […]

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, say they have developed a promising potential treatment for Parkinson’s disease. It targets toxins that damage the energy factories of nerve […]

By Stacey Foster, Support Group Coordinator  This year, many of our support groups participated in the annual Parkinson’s Community Heroes initiative.  Each April, during Parkinson’s Awareness Month, support groups are invited to nominate an […]