Benefits of Membership
Parkinson's Western Australia is proud to provide the following services:
- Support and information for people with Parkinson's, their family and friends
- Parkinson's Nurse Specialists for education, clinical assessments and liaison with your health professionals. This service can take place at your home, hostel or care facility or at the Parkinson's Western Australia office. There are three nurses, one caring for people with Parkinson's north of the River, one south of the River and onecaring for those in the eastern suburbs.
- A network of sixteen Support Groups for those with Parkinson's and their partners/carers
- Printed literature on new medications and possible drug/interactions
- A bi-monthly Parkinson's Western Australia Newsletter and a national quarterly magazine.
- A library and resource centre
- Seminars for people with Parkinson's and their families
- Free calls for country callers 1800 644 189
- Educational services for health professionals and community groups
- Funding for and co-operation in local Parkinson's research
- Access to respite services through the Neurological Council of Western Australia
- Access to counselling services through Carers WA.
- 5% discount on pill timers, alarms and watches at www.tabtimer.com.au