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.
This innovative service, the first of its kind in Australia, is funded by the Department of Health WA and charitable trusts with no charge to clients. This community based nursing service, established in 1998, has been so successful that Parkinson’s WA has on many occasions presented this model as world’s best practice at conferences and workshops in Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle, Washington (USA), Vienna (Austria), Durban (South Africa) and Glasgow (Scotland).
Members have access to professional advice through a Professional Advisory Panel. A Counsellor and Respite Coordinator are available through affiliation with the Neurological Council of Western Australia.
Parkinson’s Nurse Specialist Service
This brochure above provides more information on the Parkinson’s Nurse Specialist Service.
To arrange a visit from a Nurse Specialist please call (08) 6457 7371.
Our wonderful team of Nurses here at Parkinson’s WA, who are dedicated to supporting the Parkinson’s community in Western Australia.
Read about the testimonials from the Parkinson’s WA Nurse Specialist Service
“As a carer, I found the service particularly supportive when Tony was recently hospitalised although the admission was not related to Parkinson’s.” – Ruth
“This is an extremely valuable service which allows me to access help promptly with less need to visit the doctor unless necessary. Thank goodness for these nurses.”
– Rob & Jenni
“We receive a wider range of information and news updates and developments from the Parkinson’s Nurse Specialist than from any other health service. This helps considerably in making choices for the on-going management of Parkinson’s. It is very reassuring.”
– Stewart
"The Parkinson’s Nurse Specialist Service is an excellent service. I was advised on the pros and cons of the various therapies. They were positive and reassuring to talk to and is always supportive and caring.”
– John
“The Parkinson’s Nurse Specialist Service is an essential service that needs to be continued. They provide good emotional support, updated knowledge in a holistic sense.”
Emma
“The nurses have so much knowledge, so much guidance to offer. They are so perceptive and always have time for me. I hope that others like me have the opportunity to receive such guidance.”
- Jean
“We had more information from our Parkinson’s Nurse Specialist than we have ever received from any health services. We would recommend them to anyone with Parkinson’s. Our friend who has had PD for 12 years told us that the best way to live and know your PD is through a Parkinson’s Nurse. She is right, this is a fabulous service!”
Peter and Maryanne
Have you considered regular giving to Parkinson’s WA?
Supporting Parkinson’s WA with regular ongoing donations is the easiest and most cost-effective way to support our mission, and know that you are making a difference.
Monthly donations are vital as they help us to plan for the future. Because they are low cost to process, we can ensure that maximum funds are directed to providing essential services to people living with Parkinson’s in Western Australia, such as the PNS service.
Contact the Parkinson’s WA office on (08) 6457 7373 or info@parkinsonswa.org.au for more information, or find out more about how the service supports the community here.