Specialist Services
 Because Parkinson’s is a complex condition, it requires specialist services. This section connects you to Parkinson’s specialist services. Information is presented under the following topics:
Parkinson’s Victoria: Help and Education
Parkinson’s Victoria provides:
- Help and education to the Parkinson’s community
- Education for health professionals
- Advocacy on behalf of the Parkinson’s community
- Fundraising and community awareness activities
For help with your Parkinson’s, call our toll-free helpline: 1800 644 189 or make an appointment to come in. Our specialist health workers can give support, information, advice and referral to other services to help you manage your Parkinson’s. Find out more about how we can assist you in managing and living well with Parkinson’s (link to Victor’s article: “Improving self management” in Signpost Autumn 2009) here.
Parkinson’s Support Groups run in most metropolitan and country areas. People with Parkinson’s, as well as family members and carers, can get help from meeting and talking to others who are going through similar experiences.
Find your nearest Parkinson’s Support Group (download list of Parkinson’s Support Groups) here. Contact Parkinson’s Victoria to join or for more information.
Parkinson’s Specialist Neurologists
Neurologists are specialists in diagnosing and treating brain and nervous system conditions like Parkinson’s. To get a treatment plan specific to your needs, it is important to make an appointment with a neurologist. Some neurologists even specialise in treating Parkinson’s.
Download a list of Parkinson’s specialist neurologists and general neurologists.  (PDF File XXKB)
Parkinson’s specialist treatment and rehabilitation
Parkinson’s specialist services provide multidisciplinary teams that can help you regain maximum possible functioning and adapt to your illness. These services include:
- Movement Disorder Clinics
- Community Rehabilitation Centres
- Specialist Outpatient Clinics
- Day Therapy Centres
- Parkinson’s Group Education Programs
Find out more about accessing Parkinson’s specialist treatment here.
Parkinson’s exercise groups
Exercise has important health benefits for people with Parkinson’s and it has been shown to help delay the progression of the disease.
Find out more about active living and exercise groups here.
Medical Cooling Concession
Concession-card holders with Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions may qualify for the medical cooling concession.
Find out more about concessions here.
General Neurological Organisations
General links on neurological conditions and acquired brain injury are listed here:
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