Your vocal muscles need exercise, just like any other group of muscles in your body. Being able to communicate with others is essential to a happy and healthy life. However, […]

I have Parkinson’s and Carer Emergency Cards are available from Parkinson’s NSW. DOWNLOAD CARER EMERGENCY CONTACT CARD DOWNLOAD I HAVE PARKINSON’S CONTACT CARD or call the InfoLine: 1800 644 1898 Complete the details on your […]

Parkinson’s NSW Clinical Nurse Consultant Vince Carroll – who is based in the Mid North Coast Local Health District – is a PhD candidate at Charles Sturt University. He is […]

Some people in our community have contacted Parkinson’s NSW to talk about issues they have been having with their Aged Care Service Providers. In some cases, they have not been […]

Clinical Nurse Consultant Vince Carroll – who is based in the Mid North Coast Local Health District – and Sydney-based Parkinson’s Registered Nurse Julie Austin recently participated in a collaborative […]

Many of us are slowly starting to emerge into social situations after months of various degrees of isolation imposed as a healthcare measure. Retail stores, cafes and restaurants are beginning […]

Margaret Scott is the Vice President of the Board of Parkinson’s NSW – and a fundraiser through and through. Over more than 30 years she has worked on all aspects […]

Becoming part of a Support Group Leadership Team (Committee) can be both challenging and rewarding. If, in your Group, the Leadership Team gets stuck with doing all the work… then […]

A Europe-wide study into the impact of Parkinson’s on employment highlights how quickly people with the condition are forced to leave work after diagnosis – and why. The study found […]

Most people living with Parkinson’s see their neurologist every three to six months initially, then every six to 12 months. However, if you are experiencing problems with your Parkinson’s or […]

More than 21 Parkinson’s NSW Support Groups are now meeting regularly via the video-chat application called Zoom. Zoom is free and can be used on any computer or smartphone. Support Group Coordinator […]

Earlier this month the Support Group Leaders gathered for a Zoom meeting to share ideas on how to keep connected with their participants during COVID-19. Many ideas were shared, and […]