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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!!

Remember you still have time to keep fundraising to be in the running for a trip for two to Hawaii and other fantastic prizes.

 

Photos taken on the day are now available to view and purchase from Photoeventz.com.au  ($5 from each photo sold will go to Parkinson's Victoria)


Latest News

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

Victorian Government Carer Card Program

The Victorian Government Carer Card is a discounts and benefits card for unpaid carers in Victoria. it is available from 1st August, 2010. www.carercard.vic.gov.au

All Parties Commit to a National Disability Insurance Scheme

All three major political parties have confirmed they will commit to a major reform of the disability sector in their next term if elected, including supporting a National Disability Insurance Scheme. Download the official release to read more

Sifrol ER - a new treatment option for people living with Parkinson's

Parkinson's Victoria has recently been advised that Sifrol ER - a new 24 hr sustained release tablet form of Sifrol, will become available on the 1st of August 2010 under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

Parkinson's in the news

'Brain Freeze: Inside the minds of Parkinson's sufferers' on ABC Catalyst. Download the feature story and video report from the ABC Catalyst website

'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

Inaugural Australian National Young Onset Conference - 12 -13 th November, Melbourne

Join us at the Treacy Centre in Parkville for the first ever Australian Young Onset Parkinson's Conference

More details to follow shortly. Contact Catherine (catherine@parkinsons-vic.org.au) to register your interest

Recently Diagnosed Seminar 2010

Saturday October 23rd in Parkville (please note date change from October 30th). For people recently diagnosed with Parkinson's and their families. Download the flyer and registration form Recently Diagnosed Seminar 2010

Curious about stem cell treatments?

There is a great new website www.closerlookatstemcells.org that provides information about the benefits and risks of stem cell therapies.

Participate in research

A number of opportunities exist for people interested in contributing to Parkinson's research. See our Participate in Research page for more details.

New Booklet - Depression Anxiety Sleep Hallucinations (DASH)

Parkinson's NSW in conjunction with the Brain and Mind Research Institute have produced a fantastic resource looking into common non-motorsymptoms of Parkinson's. You can download your copy from the Publications page of this website.

Possible side effects of medication

Parkinson's is a complex illness that in some instances may include behavioral or psychological symptoms as well as affecting movement. These feelings are related to the condition and may be exacerbated in some instances by the medications used to manage Parkinson's. Learn more from these fact sheets: Non-motor symptoms and Parkinson's Parkinson's and Impulse Control Disorders (from Parkinson's UK)

Help us reduce the impact of Parkinson's

Your tax deductible donation is needed now. Please support Parkinson's Victoria. If you are unable to make a financial donation, please consider making a gift that continues to give by remembering Parkinson's Victoria in your will. Contact Parkinson's Victoria for more information.

Donate online here (securely through the Parkinson's Victoria website)

 

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