Parkinson's Western Australia

A Walk in the Park 2022

Let’s walk together, for Parkinson’s WA! Celebrating its 12th year, the Annual Walk in the Park event is back on Sunday 11 September at Perry Lakes Reserve. Who are you walking for? Gates open at 9.30am and walk starts at 11am. Fundraise for Parkinson’s, enjoy food trucks, activities, and live entertainment for the whole family, including the dog!

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Let's walk together!

Let's walk together this September as we join the community, raising awareness and funds for Parkinson's WA.

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Walk with us in September

Support your Parkinson's community, enjoy a family-friendly event and raise money for a great cause.

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We provide Nurse Specialists

Our Parkinson’s Nurse Specialists visit people with Parkinson’s in their homes. The Parkinson’s Nurse Specialists team covers the Metropolitan area and the South West, making home visits and assisting patients with management of the condition.

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Parkinson’s Western Australia has a range of resources & services for our community

Living with Parkinson's

It is estimated that there are about 100,000 people living with Parkinson’s in Australia . It affects both men and women.

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Newly diagnosed

Being newly diagnosed with Parkinson's raises many questions and queries about the future.

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Carers, family & friends

Close family members often take on the role of caregiver as the condition progresses, sometimes changing the dynamic of relationships.

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For Allied Health Professionals

Parkinson’s is a common progressive neurological condition which has the potential to affect all aspects of life.

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We provide over 20 support groups

Over 20 informal support groups including a young onset group, are active in the metropolitan area and rural regions. Meetings are attended by people with Parkinson’s, family members and carers to share information and enjoy social support and friendship.

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Spotlight interview with Amanda Shirley

News

The benefits of practicing yoga for people living with Parkinson’s is undeniable – and no one understands this as well as Amanda Shirley.

Twilight Sailing

News

In collaboration with the Spacesailer 27 fleet from the South of Perth Yacht Club, the Twilight Sailing event will be running again in 2022.

Sue Edge – Art Exhibition at the Niche

News

Sue’s impressive artwork will be on display and available for purchase at the Niche between 25 November – 10 December. 20% of all proceeds will be donated to Parkinson’s WA.

Consumer and Community Involvement Program

Research

Researchers are inviting 12 people, or their carers with a lived experience of being admitted to and discharged from a hospital in Western Australia, to assist them to create scenarios for a new healthcare training simulator for students and staff.

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Parkinson’s WA receives financial support from a variety of sources which when combined, enable us to provide the best possible service for people with Parkinson’s in Western Australia.

Being involved in Parkinson’s WA is one of the most powerful and enjoyable ways that you can help make things better for people with or impacted by Parkinson’s in our state.

There are many ways to directly support Parkinson’s WA.

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