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Fundraising at high speed

Volunteer fundraisers for Parkinson’s NSW come in all ages, shapes and sizes… and moves at all speeds. 12-year-old Sebastian Speziali (known as Sebbie to his family) is both young and […]

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Colour My World

An accomplished artist recently showed his work in an exhibition called Colour my World at Grafton Regional Gallery. His name is David Carroll and he is living with Parkinson’s. David […]

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Question time with a Parkinson’s researcher

Associate Professor Kay Double is based at The Brain and Mind Centre of The University of Sydney. She is a neurochemist who has been researching Parkinson’s for 25 years. Her […]

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Team Grandma Jan

Everyone living with Parkinson’s faces special challenges. Thankfully many of them are also supported by special people.  Jan has been living with Parkinson’s for 15 years and has her very […]

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Finding a cure for Parkinson’s

When will a cure be found? When will life with Parkinson’s be better? There’s now a whole body of research done by researchers which we can tap into. That’s going […]

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April Falls

Loss of balance and falling are common problems for people living with Parkinson’s. These problems develop over time as the condition progresses. Falls carry a significant risk of physical injury […]

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Ellyse Perry Pitches in for Parkinson’s

Cricket champion Ellyse Perry honoured by Newman’s Own Foundation Newman’s Own Foundation, founded by the late actor and philanthropist Paul Newman, has announced that champion cricketer Ellyse Perry is one […]

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$30 million grant for Parkinson’s medical research

Australian Government grant of $30 million for Parkinson’s medical research The Facts On 30 January Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt announced funding of $30 million for a five-year research program […]

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Parkinson’s Nurse appointed in Port Macquarie

People with Parkinson’s disease in the Port Macquarie area are set to benefit from the appointment of a specialist neurological nurse trained in the care and treatment of people with […]

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Emergency Contacts

FOR URGENT ASSISTANCE AND GENUINE EMERGENCIES, DIAL 000 A list of useful contacts to have on speed dial. Print this page and stick to the fridge, place near a landline […]

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How to stay festively fit

During the Festive Season many of us find exercise becomes less of a priority as to-do lists grow longer and longer. However, for people with Parkinson’s, missing your exercise is […]

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10th April 2025
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What did the Support Group Communications Survey tell us?

The very first Support Group Communications Survey took place in the final quarter of 2024. Fifty-nine in-person Groups were invited to participate and 21 Groups responded by completing the questionnaire.  […]
10th April 2025
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Taming Parkinson’s Disease with Intelligent Brain Pacemakers

Two new studies from University of California (UC) San Francisco are pointing the way toward round-the-clock personalised care for people living with Parkinson’s disease through an implanted device that can […]