Online Meetings for Support Groups

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Online Meetings for Support Groups

Online Meetings for Support Groups

Please refer to this page frequently for new topics and session dates with links to join.

Important information about the online sessions:

  • Please log in to the meeting 5-10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
  • To ensure meetings run smoothly, entry into the meeting cannot be granted if joining more than 10 minutes after the meeting start time.
  • Parkinson’s NSW online meetings are recorded for the benefit of those participating in the meeting and those unable to attend, with whom all recordings will be shared. By entering any Parkinson’s NSW online meeting, you are consenting to being recorded.
  • After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Thank you for joining our online information sessions in 2025 and we look forward to seeing you online in 2026. We are planning some great topics with experts to deliver relevant and important information to help you and your loved one live well with Parkinson’s.

The recordings are available to view on demand on the Parkinson’s NSW YouTube Channel

Upcoming  Zoom Meetings in 2026:

Carers Chat with Parkinson’s NSW Counsellors

Monday 9th February 2026

10am – 11am

Parkinson’s NSW Counsellor, Shushan Movsessian, will be chatting about:

  • Letting go of 2025
  • What would you like to bring into 2026
  • Staying in the present moment

Link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/KZ4VFpbvREGmXitAcI_R5A

For carers and spouses only

Young Onset Parkinson’s: Apps, Techs and Tools

Thursday, 12 February 2026

4pm – 5pm

Apps, Techs and Tools presented by Andreas Buchmueller, Access Technology Specialist and Occupational Therapist at Vision Australia.

He will cover off keyboards, voice typing tools, smart home devices and a range of others! There will also be plenty of time for you all to share your own apps, techs and tools.

Link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1uBdadmBTxCdsC43FdZXRw

Suitable for: people living with young onset Parkinson’s, family members and health professionals

Support Group Leadership Zoom

Monday, 16 February 2026

Time: 10am – 11am (AEDT)

The first Zoom for the year will be an opportunity to reconnect with each other, especially if you haven’t been able to attend a meeting in a while, or if you are a new leader and haven’t yet been to a meeting.

Terri Herlings, our Community Engagement and Support Coordinator, will be joining us, as will Natalee Robotham, our Direct Marketing Officer, to share a few awareness raising opportunities in the first half of this year.

Link to register:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/h7w777hiSQiSG3CAugR-QA

Suitable for: support group leaders and committee members

Let’s Talk Parkinson’s: Building your health care team and preparing for your appointments

Suitable for: people living with Parkinson’s, carers, spouses, health professionals

Thursday, 19 February 2026

11.30am – 12.30pm

The meeting will be facilitated by our InfoLine registered nurse, Melanie Ledbury.

Melanie will share helpful tips and resources and you are also invited to share your own during the discussion.

Link to register:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/j3XZNj1lSeKORqTjPNHG_Q