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2010
Allied Health and Parkinson's Seminar
Thursday 25th November, 2010 - The Treacy Conference Centre, Parkville
A Professional Development day specifically for all members of the multidisciplinary team working with Parkinson’s patients.
Topics that will be covered include:
- An introduction to Parkinson’s and its treatments
- Cognitive and neuropsychological aspects of Parkinson’s
- The role of the multidisciplinary team in treating Parkinson’s patients
- Discipline-specific break-out sessions for:
- Nursing
- Speech Pathology
- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Social Work
- Dietetics
- Personal stories from people living with Parkinson’s
- Information about Parkinson’s Victoria and it’s services
Registrations are essential and seats are limited. Please download the flyer below or contact our office on
(03) 9551-1122 for more details.
 Allied Health Seminar Programme & Registration Form (184KB)
Parkinson's Australia National Young Onset Conference 2010
Friday 12th & Saturday 13th November, 2010 - The Treacy Conference Centre, Parkville
Parkinson's Victoria is pleased to announce the inaugural National Young Onset Conference.
Join other people living with Young Onset Parkinson’s, partners and families for the opportunity to learn
more about the latest developments in Parkinson’s treatment and research while at the same time focusing
on taking control of your wellbeing and living well with Parkinson’s.
This event will be the largest gathering of younger people living with Parkinson’s in Australia.
The conference is held over two days, with a Welcome Reception dinner between 5.30pm - 8.30pm
on Friday night of the 12th Nov, and the main conference day from 9am - 4.30pm on Saturday 13th Nov.
The cost is $30 per person to attend the dinner, and $30 per person for the main conference day.
Registrations are essential and seats are limited. Please download the flyer below or contact our office on
(03) 9551-1122 for more details.
Download the National Young Onset Conference Flyer (420KB)
Download the Registration Form (94KB) |
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Tulip
Ball 2010
Event
details
When:
Saturday 13 November, 2010
Where: The prestigious ‘Members Only’
RACV City Club,
501 Bourke Street Melbourne |
Return
of the 3rd Annual TULIP BALL
Book
your tickets now to the 2010 Tulip Ball: Dinner, entertainment,
amazing auction items and raffles! Why
not get a group together?
The
biennial Tulip Ball ® is Melbourne’s premier
gala event promoting the experiences of those living
with Parkinson’s disease and raising funds for
Parkinson’s Victoria.
Named after the worldwide symbol of Parkinson’s
disease - the tulip - the Tulip Ball ® was founded
by Julie Sewell and Joanna Hill in 2008.
Inspired
by Julie’s husband and Joanna’s father,
John Sewell, the first Tulip Ball ® took place
at the Royal South Yarra Tennis Club and was a celebrated
success raising tens of thousands of dollars for Parkinson’s
Victoria and the quest for a cure.
Galvanized by a desire to emulate John’s courage
and resolve in fighting Parkinson’s, Julie and
her children Joanna and David are determined to raise
the profile of a condition that affects over 80,000
Australians, with more than 1000 new diagnoses every
year in Victoria alone and 25 a day across the country.
Purchase
tickets today: www.tulipball.org |
Run
Melbourne 2010
Sunday
July 18th, 2010
Federation
Square - 5km (run/walk), 10km Run and Half-Marathon events
Congratulations
on a fantastic result for TEAM PARKINSON’S during
Run Melbourne 2010!
What
an amazing day yesterday was! It was fantastic to meet so
many of you at our Team Parkinson’s / Parkinson’s
Victoria tent at Federation Square.
We
hope you enjoyed meeting some of our team and some of the
post race snacks we had for you!
It
was also terrific that many of you had a chance to come
by before your event to collect your Team Parkinson’s
cap – and for those that had fundraised $100 or more
– a Team Parkinson’s sports singlet to wear
during the race – great awareness raising and we hope
– during the race - they helped remind you of the
reason you took on this challenge in the first place!
It
was inspiring to see so many of you after your event and to hear about how your run went.
It
was a bonus to meet your supporters and family who were
obviously so proud of you - and the constant gathering around
our tent created a fantastic, lively and friendly atmosphere
– and we got some terrific photos which we have uploaded
to our Facebook page!
As
a result of the amazing efforts of you and your supporters
– our event fundraising tally is currently an incredible $12,148.75!
WOW!
What
an amazing effort! And the great news is that donations
are still coming in so our tally is still climbing!!
Online
fundraising is open until 18 August so let your supporters
and network know that you’ve now achieved the ‘fitness
challenge’ you set yourself and it’s not too
late for them to show their support!
You
can still donate to Team Parkinson's - http://runmelbourne.everydayhero.com.au/Parkinsons_Victoria
Special
thanks go to our current ‘top fundraisers’:
$
1,569.75 |
Chris
Fogarty |
$
1,070.00 |
Ronald
Astall |
$
1,010.00 |
Kevin
Pollard |
$
740.00 |
Kyle
Gray |
$
695.00 |
Sneha
Jacob |
$
650.00 |
Peter
Camilleri |
$
540.00 |
Max
Bradfield |
$
535.00 |
Suzanne
Rangan |
$
470.00 |
Cherie
Cotton |
$ 430.00 |
Steve
McKracken |
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We
hope you feel proud of your achievement: participating in
Run Melbourne and supporting
those living with Parkinson’s.
Don’t
forget we have lots of other great ways for you to get involved
in Team Parkinson’s and support Parkinson’s
Victoria.
Register
now for Parkinson’s Unity Walk: www.unitywalk.com.au
Once
again, on behalf of Parkinson’s Victoria and those
who benefit from our services, thank you for generosity
and continued support.
Charity Band Night
Friday
22nd October
Pugg
Mahone's Irish Bar, 171-175 Elgin Street, Carlton.
7:30
til late
Live
entertainment by the BAD PENGUINS and guest appearances
on the night
DJ,
Raffle, Live Auction and first drink FREE
Cost:
$25
All
proceeds will go to Peter Mac and Parkinson's Victoria
For
enquiries and ticket sales, contact Paula on 0450
051 079 or Nicola on 0433 302 795 .... or email: nicolar123@yahoo.com.au
 Download
the Charity Band Night flyer here
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Recently Diagnosed Seminar 2010
Saturday October 23rd in Parkville (please note date change from October 30th)
The Parkinson's Victoria Recently Diagnosed Seminar is an ideal forum for people diagnosed with Parkinson's within the last 5 years. It provides an opportunity to learn more about the condition and about living well with Parkinson's.
Partners, family members and friends are also encouraged to attend.
Registration is essential.
Download the flyer (below) or contact our office on 9551 1122 for more details
Download the Recently Diagnosed Seminar flyer Download the Venue Maps |
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2nd World Parkinson Congress (WPC)
September
28th - October 1st, Glasgow, Scotland
The
2nd World Parkinson Congress will provide an international
forum for the latest scientific discoveries, medical practices
and initiatives for people living with Parkinson’s
disease (PD). The Congress will showcase the most current
and important developments in the world of PD, in three
main areas: medical and scientific research; education and
training; and quality of life and care.
Download
the  WPC
'Save The Date' postcard
Click
on the button below to go to the World Parkinson Congress
website
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Congratulations
to everyone who participated in the 2010 Parkinson's
Unity Walk
Your
contribution helped to make the day an outstanding
success with over 1,900 walkers and almost $100,000
raised!!
See
the  Fundraising
and Merchandise page to
see the total amount raised and prize winners
Visit www.unitywalk.com.au to see the total raised so far in Victoria and Australia-wide. |
 Photos taken on the day are now available
to view and purchase from  Photoeventz.com.au
($5 from each photo sold goes to Parkinson's Vic)
 Listen
to the interview with Shane Jacobson on the 'Grubby
& Dee Dee Breakfast Show' on 104.3 Gold FM promoting
the Parkinson's Unity Walk. |
'Beyond
the Mask' Art Exhibition - August 27th - September
14th
Celebrating
the creative and imaginitive spirit of people living
with Parkinson's. This exhibition features pieces
created by people living with Parkinson's from all
over Victoria. Free entry. Kingston Arts Centre Gallery,
979 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin. Mon-Fri 9-5:30 and Sat
12:30-5:30
Parkinson's Community Seminar - South-Eastern Suburbs (Berwick)
Friday 10th September, 2010 - Chisholm Institute TAFE, Berwick Campus, 1.30pm - 4.00pm
Are you interested in learning more about Parkinson's and the support and specialist services in your area?
This community seminar is for people with Parkinson's, carers, family and friends.
Keynote speakers are Professor Robert Iansek (Neurologist) and Victor McConvey (Nurse Consultant at Parkinson's Victoria).
Professor Iansek is passionate about the field of neurology, specifically movement disorders and Parkinson’s. He will discuss a range of topics in relation to Parkinson’s in easy-to-understand language, including symptom management, surgical interventions and current research.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from an expert in the area of Parkinson’s, ask questions and meet staff from the peak state body, Parkinson’s Victoria.
Further information about the services of Parkinson’s Victoria and support groups in your local area will be available on the day.
Registrations are essential and seats are limited. Please download the flyer below or contact our office on 9551-1122 for more details.
Download the Berwick Community Seminar Flyer
Physiotherapist Seminar - Physiotherapy and Parkinson's
Friday 20th August, 2010 - Monash University, Caulfield Campus
This seminar will provide an outstanding Professional Development opportunity for Physiotherapists who work with people living with Parkinson's.
Keynote speakers are Professor Robert Iansek (Neurologist) and Professor Meg Morris (Physiotherapist) and topics will cover: the latest medical and surgical treatments for Parkinson's; the latest physiotherapy treatment trends both locally and overseas; the latest research coming out for physiotherapists as well as mental health issues involved in Parkinson's and how it can
impact your treatment.
Download the Physiotherapy and Parkinson's flyer and registration form
Run
Melbourne 2010
Sunday
July 18th, 2010
Federation
Square - 5km (run/walk), 10km Run and Half-Marathon events
Congratulations
on a fantastic result for TEAM PARKINSON’S during
Run Melbourne 2010!
What
an amazing day yesterday was! It was fantastic to meet so
many of you at our Team Parkinson’s / Parkinson’s
Victoria tent at Federation Square.
We
hope you enjoyed meeting some of our team and some of the
post race snacks we had for you!
It
was also terrific that many of you had a chance to come
by before your event to collect your Team Parkinson’s
cap – and for those that had fundraised $100 or more
– a Team Parkinson’s sports singlet to wear
during the race – great awareness raising and we hope
– during the race - they helped remind you of the
reason you took on this challenge in the first place!
It
was inspiring to see so many of you after your event and to hear about how your run went.
It
was a bonus to meet your supporters and family who were
obviously so proud of you - and the constant gathering around
our tent created a fantastic, lively and friendly atmosphere
– and we got some terrific photos which we have uploaded
to our Facebook page!
As
a result of the amazing efforts of you and your supporters
– our event fundraising tally is currently an incredible $12,148.75!
WOW!
What
an amazing effort! And the great news is that donations
are still coming in so our tally is still climbing!!
Online
fundraising is open until 18 August so let your supporters
and network know that you’ve now achieved the ‘fitness
challenge’ you set yourself and it’s not too
late for them to show their support!
You
can still donate to Team Parkinson's - http://runmelbourne.everydayhero.com.au/Parkinsons_Victoria
Special
thanks go to our current ‘top fundraisers’:
$
1,569.75 |
Chris
Fogarty |
$
1,070.00 |
Ronald
Astall |
$
1,010.00 |
Kevin
Pollard |
$
740.00 |
Kyle
Gray |
$
695.00 |
Sneha
Jacob |
$
650.00 |
Peter
Camilleri |
$
540.00 |
Max
Bradfield |
$
535.00 |
Suzanne
Rangan |
$
470.00 |
Cherie
Cotton |
$ 430.00 |
Steve
McKracken |
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We
hope you feel proud of your achievement: participating in
Run Melbourne and supporting
those living with Parkinson’s.
Don’t
forget we have lots of other great ways for you to get involved
in Team Parkinson’s and support Parkinson’s
Victoria.
Register
now for Parkinson’s Unity Walk: www.unitywalk.com.au
Once
again, on behalf of Parkinson’s Victoria and those
who benefit from our services, thank you for generosity
and continued support.
Pearls of Wisdom Fundraising Dinner
JOIN PARKINSON'S VICTORIA AND MEMBERS OF THE VICTORIAN PARLIAMENT FOR AN INTIMATE EVENING OF ELEGANCE AND INSIGHT DURING NATIONAL PARKINSON'S AWARENESS WEEK |
Pearls of Wisdom is a unique opportunity for you to help Parkinson’s Victoria celebrate 30 years of service to the community, and assist us in continuing to provide
Help for Today and Hope for Tomorrow.
The evening will include a raffle of a number of exclusive items generously donated by our sponsors.
For further information or to book your tickets contact Parkinson’s Victoria:
(03) 9551 1122 or email: judith@parkinsons-vic.org.au
Date: Wednesday 1 September 2010
Venue: K Room Parliament House, Spring Street Melbourne
Time: 6.00 (pre dinner drinks) - 9.30pm
Guest Speaker: Graeme Joy, first Australian to ski to the North Pole
Hosted by: Mr Peter Hall, MLC, Nationals Leader in the Legislative Council
Dress: Lounge Suit
Tickets: $220 (includes tour with Members of Parliament, while the House is sitting)
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 Download the official Pearls of Wisdom Invitation here
UNITY WALK 2010
Supporting Parkinson's is as easy as a Walk in the Park!
Parkinson's Unity Walk, proudly hosted by Parkinson's Victoria, is back for 2010!
Sunday 29 August, 2010 at Melbourne's Federation Square
Register today at www.unitywalk.com.au and be a part of the nation's largest gathering in support of people living with Parkinson's.
How you can make a difference:
By participating in the Walk and fundraising you'll be helping Parkinson's Victoria
continue to provide information, support and services as well as fund research into a cure.
Fundraise $250 to have a chance to win a fantastic holiday to Hawaii courtesy of Hawaiian Airlines, Hawaii Tourism and Outrigger Luana Waikiki!
Fundraise $100 to receive a free Team Parkinson's sports cap
All funds raised through Parkinson's Unity Walk support the Parkinson's community.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, TO REGISTER AND START FUNDRAISING GO TO WWW.UNITYWALK.COM.AU
Whether you walk, stroll or roll – you can help make a difference!
Who will YOU be walking for?
Community
Seminar - South-Eastern Suburbs
Are
you interested in learning more about Parkinson's
and the support and specialist services in your area?
Parkinson's
Victoria is hosting a community seminar in Berwick
for people with Parkinson's, carers, family and friends.
Keynote speaker will be Parkinson's Specialist Neurologist
Professor Bob Iansek. Cost is a gold coin donation.
Registrations are essential. Download
the Community Seminar Flyer
'Sex
and the City 2' Movie Night
Wednesday
June 9th, 2010
Carrie
and the girls are back!
You’re invited to join Parkinson’s Victoria
for a special screening of Sex & the City 2.
At the same time you’ll be supporting a great
cause!
DATE:
Wednesday
June 9th
TIME:
8.15pm
(movie screens at 9.00 pm)
VENUE:
Palace
Dendy Brighton, 26 Church St, Brighton
TICKETS:
$30
- includes movie ticket, a Cosmopolitan and nibbles
(pre-movie)
HOW TO BOOK:
Reserve your seat today!
Email your contact details and quantity of tickets
required to info@parkinsons-vic.org.au or call (03) 9551 1122 or
Judith
on 0447 376 374
Raffle tickets sold on the night with great prizes!
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Charity
Golf Day
Friday
May 28, 2010
Parkinson's
Victoria is pleased to announce that Spring Valley Golf
Club in Heatherton will again generously support our work
through its annual Charity Golf Day.
This
event has already raised more than $17,000 which has helped
us to deliver important information and support to people
living with Parkinson's, carers, family members and the
wider community.
In
addition to the significant donation, we also have the opportunity
to raise awareness about Parkinson's, a highlight of which
will be when one of our Ambassadors share their personal
story over lunch.
Download
the Spring Valley Charity Golf Day Poster
Download
the Spring Valley Charity Golf Day Entry Form
Major
Raffle drawn on the day! You could win an annual membership
to Spring Valley Golf Club (valued at $3000)! Purchase tickets
from Parkinson's Victoria or Spring Valley Golf Club.
Download
more information about raffle prizes up for grabs
Parkinson's
Victoria gratefully acknowledges the generous and ongoing
support of the Spring Valley Golf Club and its Charity Day
Organising
Quality
of Service Survey - Taxi Passengers with Disabilities
The
Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission
is undertaking research into the experiences of people with
disability using taxi services in Victoria.
The
survey examines a range of issues relating to the quality
of taxi services. It is a follow up to a similar survey
conducted in 2006 which informed the Commissioner's report
'Time to Respond'. This report made recommendations to government
and the taxi industry about how to improve taxi services.
This
survey aims to find out if the situation is getting better
or worse for people 3 years on. People with a disability
are asked to complete the survey sharing experiences of
using taxis in the past 6 months.
The
closing date for the survey is Friday 26th February
How
to complete the survey:
- Online
at www.humanrightscommission.vic.gov.au (this option submits
the survey directly)
- Download
a copy electronically. Complete and save this document
(Word version) and then email it to: contact@marketsolutions.com.au
 Download
Word version  Download
PDF version
- Print
the PDF or Word version, complete the survey and mail
it to
Market
Solutions, Replied Paid 70353, Moonee Ponds, Vic,
3039
- By
telephone - please phone Liesl Oliver on (03) 9032 3435
Community
Education Seminars
Frankston Support Group Community Seminar
Wednesday 12th May, 2010, 1pm
Village Church Mt Eliza, 93 Canadian Bay Rd, Mt Eliza
Hosted by the Frankston Parkinson's Support Group.
Come along and hear a Parkinson's Update from Prof. Malcolm Horne, Margaret Radin and a staff member from Parkinson's Victoria.
A $2 donation towards the cost of the day is appreciated.
For further details, please contact Jenny on 9770-9852.
Download Frankston SG Community Seminar to find out more
Art
Shows
Painting
with Parkinson's - More Expressions of Colour
Exhibition
Opening - Sunday April 11th, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Old
Cheese Factory, Homestead Road, Berwick
Come
and enjoy these beautiful and vibrant works of art, all
of which are for sale.
Exhibition
runs from 10th April till the 28th April, including the
25th and 26th April
Gallery
open for viewing every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10.00am
till 5.00pm - Other
times by appointment
Download
the Painting with Parkinson's - More Expressions of Colour
flyer
Harley
Gale - Phoenix Rising
Exhibition
Opening - Thursday April 8th, 2010 at 6:00pm
The
Kingston Arts Centre Gallery - 979 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin
VIC 3189
This exhibition will
be open to the public from the
9th - 20th April, 2010 during gallery hours 9.00am - 5.30pm
Harley
Gale's latest exhibition Phoenix Rising follows
on from his 1972 exhibitions A Sail in Time and Space and The Garden of Earthly Delights . Gale
uses colourfield, action painting and the happy accident
to illustrate the Chinese belief that ' the universe
is in my heart and the heart is in my universe' .
Gale
commenced tertiary studies in medicine, but he soon tired
of that art and switched to painting and a life long love
of Chinese Art. Another career change led to 25 years as
an acupuncturist. Most recently the development of Parkinson's
disease has led Gale back to his old love of painting. He
lives, works and plays in God's own country Goonengerry,
Northern NSW .
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