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Martin Pryor and the tales of his dog, Bungee

Writing a children’s book about a dog named Bungee – in fact, a series of books about this dog – was never on Martin Pryor’s to-do list. “It was an […]

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Meet our Team Member – Robyn McKern

Robyn McKern joined Parkinson’s NSW as an NDIS Advocate early in 2023. The role of an Advocate is to help Parkinson’s NSW clients navigate the often complex processes required to […]

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Five podcasts for people living with Parkinson’s

Whether you’re looking for a beginner’s guide to Parkinson’s or expert insights on a range of symptoms, find out what these five podcasts recommended by Parkinson’s Life have to offer […]

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Actively Ageing & Lifestyle Expo held in Temora

Temora Parkinson’s Support Group participated in the town’s Actively Ageing & Lifestyle Expo with an information stall in February. There were approximately 30 stalls at the event – all sharing […]

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How to choose the best nutrient-rich foods for Parkinson’s

Why is nutrient-rich food important to people living with Parkinson’s? Because no matter how perfect your medication regime, no matter how much, how often, and how hard you exercise, you […]

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Women with Parkinson’s and their stories

Learning to live with PD is like trying to tame a beast. It has its ups and downs and is constantly changing Emma grew up on the Central Coast of […]

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Chinatown Support Group celebrates Lunar New Year

Chinatown Bilingual Parkinson Support Group held its first meeting for the year on 7 February. This was also a celebration of Lunar New Year. The meeting venue was the Australian […]

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Can dancing slow progression of Parkinson’s

A new study published in Brain Sciences shows patients with mild-to-moderate Parkinson’s can slow the progress of the disease by participating in dance training with music for one-and-a-quarter hours per week. […]

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Different activities for different benefits

Different Activities, Different Benefits Our bodies are the physical containers through which we live. When we move and feel better, and we live better. We tend to think of health […]

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World Parkinson Congress 2023 is coming soon

It’s here at last. It is 2023, year of the next World Parkinson Congress  (WPC) which will be held from July 4 to 7 in Barcelona, Spain. This unique event […]

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Voluntary Assisted Dying Act passed by NSW Parliament

Community interest in Voluntary Assisted Dying finally came to fruition with the passing of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2022  by NSW Parliament on 19 May 2022. NSW Health is […]

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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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5th May 2025

Mid North Coast Movement Disorders Neurology Service Improving patients’ Quality of Life

It has been two years since the Mid North Coast Local Health District Movement Disorders Neurology Service was established and patients are praising the benefits of the highly specialised care […]
5th May 2025
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Managing Apathy if Your Loved One has Parkinson’s

Apathy is a loss of motivation for doing things. It can appear in different ways, such as not being interested in activities someone used to enjoy, difficulties planning tasks, or […]