Sign
the Global Parkinson's Pledge and show your support
for Parkinson's
Raise
the voice of the Parkinson's community by adding your
name to the Global Parkinson's Pledge. Launched at
the recent World Parkinson's Congress in 2010, the
Global Parkinson's Pledge seeks 1 million signatures
to give a clear, strong message to governments, health
agencies of the United Nations system, and patient-oriented
non-governmental organizations (NGOs) throughout the
world to improve resources, education and investment
into Parkinson's .
to show your support to the Global Parkinson's Pledge
Show
your support for the National Disability Insurance Scheme
Every
Australian Counts
The
Every Australian Counts campaign is seeking to implement
a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The
NDIS aims to provide Australians with a disability
and those who care for them, better access to funding,
support and a stronger voice in the decisions that
affect them.
Take
action and show your support by signing the online
petition. Click on the button to the left to be taken
to the page.
'We
need every Australian to stand up and say that people
with a disability, their families and carers in this
country deserve better and that it's time for change.
We need every Australian to say that people with a
disability, their families and carers are Australians
too, and that their hopes and dreams count. That they
are part of our community, and that they count.' [Every
Australian Counts website, 2011]
Bridging
the Gaps Evaluation report - now available
An
evaluation report documenting the outcomes and processes
of the 'Bridging the Gaps' Project is now available. The
report outlines the successes and challenges of the project
to develop information resources and raise awareness of
Parkinson's among people from culturally and linguistically
diverse (CALD) communities, and documents the processes
involved.
Churchill
Fellowship report: "Building a Support Network for
Young Australians with Parkinson's"
Parkinson's
Victoria Client Services Coordinator, Amanda Spillare, was
awarded a Churchill Fellowship scholarship in 2007 and recently
undertook a study trip to the USA and UK to understand overseas
models of supporting younger people living with Parkinson's.
Amanda has produced a report which reviews her experiences
and provides recommendations for developing improved supports
for young Australians with Parkinson's.
Is
a plain English web guide to legal issues around health
and life changes. It was produced for use in Victoria only
as some of the laws will be different in other states of
Australia. Chronic illnesses bring about lifestyle changes.
This resource was designed by the Chronic Illness Alliance
to help people with a chronic illness, their families and
advisors, to make informed decisions about the future.
