John Mills – a stalwart of the Nambucca Valley Parkinson’s Support Group – has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for his contributions to the local community. […]

Parkinson’s NSW has received a $20,000 grant under the Boosting the Local Care Workforce Program of the Australian Government. The Government has awarded approximately $9 million to community groups and […]

Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AO QC Governor of New South Wales and Mr Dennis Wilson have graciously agreed to grant Parkinson’s NSW Vice Regal Patronage. Her excellency is […]

Parkinson’s NSW is compiling information, tools and resources to assist people living with Parkinson’s who may have been directly or indirectly affected by the recent bush fires. Visit this page […]

Since Parkinson’s is a complex disease involving both motor and non-motor symptoms, there is strong research interest in the effectiveness of multidisciplinary teams in delivering Parkinson’s therapies and support. Multidisciplinary […]

With NSW Seniors Festival starting from 12 till 23 February we have put together some top picks for this year. There are many more activities and events across the state so be sure […]

There are many resources and tools available for people impacted by the current bushfire crisis in NSW. This page is intended to be a one stop reference point giving you […]

The benefits of exercise for the general population are well recognised. They include preventing heart disease, reducing the risk of chronic illness, decreasing stress and generally boosting wellbeing. However, people […]

People living with Parkinson’s have difficulty in controlling movement because of chemical changes taking place in their brains. This can make fine motor skills like writing more difficult. As a […]

The Festive Season is a time of joy and celebration. However, it can also be a time of stress, anxiety and difficult to cope with. Your usual routines will probably change […]

People living with Parkinson’s disease in the Tweed region of northern NSW are set to benefit from the appointment of a Parkinson’s Specialist Nurse. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Northern […]

Help for today … hope for tomorrow Parkinson’s disease impacts more than the individual. It impacts family members, carers, work colleagues, health professionals and places significant burden on Australian society […]