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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

EMERGENCY CONTACTS FOR URGENT ASSISTANCE AND GENUINE EMERGENCIES, DIAL 000 If you have a Device Assisted query, please see the following contact details. For Deep Brain Stimulation related issues Medtronic        […]

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 […]

‘Tis the season for holidays, family gatherings and travel for people with Parkinson’s. Most issues can be avoided with a little planning. Parkinson’s NSW is here to help. The InfoLine […]

A major research project into the effectiveness of neurological nurses supporting people with Parkinson’s in regional communities has passed another major milestone. Stage 1 – a literature review – has […]