Social Support

Social support is vital for wellbeing, especially during times of stress. Find more information on social support below:

• Social Support Options
• Useful links
• If you are isolated

Social Support Options

• Parkinson’s Support Groups provide important places for friendship, emotional support and information-sharing.
• Young@Park is a group for people <65 years who are living with Parkinson's
• Senior Citizens Clubs, search yellowpages
• Seniors.gov.au - lifelong learning
• Neighbourhood houses, community and learning centres
• Adult Day Activity Support Services, see Community Help (PDF file 37KB) fact sheet

Useful links

• Parkinson's Victoria - Freecall 1800 644 189
• Seniors.gov.au – seniors organisations
• Office of Senior Victorians

If you are isolated
Get in touch with a support organisation in your local community.

Enquire about social support or visitors schemes such as:

• Wesley Do Care
• Seniors.gov.au – Community Visitors scheme