Parkinson's NSW

24/06/2026

🏃‍♀️LAST CHANCE TO JOIN OUR TEAM MOVE & SHAKE FOR City2Surf! 💜

If you've been thinking about taking part, now is the time to lock it in and join Move & Shake, Team Parkinson's NSW.

Don't miss out register today https://bit.ly/4w7tVc4

FINAL CALL 📣

With fewer than 2,000 entries left, Voltaren City2Surf 2026 is close to selling out!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the world’s largest fun run.

12/06/2026

🌏 Join us for the first meeting of the Vietnamese Parkinson's Support Group

This group will be supported by a Vietnamese-speaking Health Educator, helping to create a welcoming and comfortable environment where people can access information, ask questions and connect in both Vietnamese and English.

This new bilingual Support Group has been established to bring people together to share experiences, learn from one another and build meaningful connections with others who understand the challenges Parkinson's can bring.

Our first meeting will be an opportunity to meet other members of the Vietnamese community, learn more about the group and enjoy a relaxed morning of conversation, support and connection.

📅 Wednesday 17 June 2026
🕥 10:30am – 12:00pm
📍 Margaret Room, Whitlam Library, Cabramatta

RSVP your attendance via email
[email protected] or over by phone by calling (02) 8051 1900

Whether you are living with Parkinson's, caring for a loved one or supporting a family member or friend, you are warmly invited to attend. Light refreshments will be provided, and we look forward to welcoming you.

We welcome walk-ins on the day. If possible, we'd appreciate a quick call or email to let us know you're planning to attend so we can warmly welcome you.

Please feel free to share this invitation with anyone in the Vietnamese community who may benefit from attending.

For more information, contact Parkinson's NSW on (02) 8051 1900 or [email protected].

04/06/2026

Living with Parkinson's can feel isolating, but no one should have to navigate it alone.

Our new Arabic Bilingual Parkinson's Support Group brings together people living with Parkinson's, carers, family members and friends to connect, share experiences and learn from one another. It is a welcoming community where people can openly share advice, practical tips and personal experiences in a supportive, judgement-free environment.

Whether you are newly diagnosed, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to connect with others who understand, you are warmly invited to join us.

📍 Padstow RSL Club
🗓️ Wednesday 10 June 2026 (then 2nd Wednesday of each month)
⏰ 10:00am – 11:30am

For more information call Parkinson's NSW (02) 8051 1900

31/05/2026

On Saturday 30 May, Kate completed an incredible 12-hour walk for Step up for Parkinson’s.

She walked for her husband Troy, her father Keith, her grandfather, and for every family navigating the reality of Parkinson’s.

What started as a fundraising and awareness challenge became something truly special.

From sunrise through to the final steps, people showed up. Family, friends, neighbours, colleagues and members of the Parkinson’s community walked with Kate, cheered her on, volunteered their time, shared stories, bought raffle tickets, made donations and helped create an atmosphere filled with encouragement, friendship and support.

Kate was overwhelmed by the generosity, kindness and love that surrounded her and Troy.

As the month long Step Up for Parkinson’s challenge comes to a close today, we’re celebrating not only an amazing fundraising achievement, but the people who made it possible.

Thank you to everyone who walked, donated, volunteered, supported and believed in what Kate and all our Steppers set out to achieve.

What a day. What a community.
What a reminder that we can do hard things when we do them together 💜

www.stepupforparkinsons.org.au/donate-wall-2026

28/05/2026

Celebrating the incredible people making a difference in the Parkinson’s community 💜

Parkinson’s NSW and the Sherman family were proud to present the inaugural Brian Sherman Memorial Awards, recognising individuals whose compassion, advocacy and community spirit are helping support people impacted by Parkinson’s.

Congratulations to:
💜 Gillian O’Connor - Parkinson’s Advocate of the Year
💜 Graham Saxby - Parkinson’s Community Spirit Award

Honourable Mentions:
💜 Emma Tinkler
💜 Vivienne Ross

The awards honour the legacy of the late Brian Sherman AM, whose determination and commitment to the Parkinson’s community continue to inspire others.

A heartfelt thank you to the Sherman family, to everyone who submitted nominations, and all those making a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with Parkinson’s and their families every day.

These inaugural awards marked the beginning of what we hope will become a lasting celebration of the individuals helping strengthen and support the Parkinson’s community. We look forward to the 2027 Brian Sherman Memorial Awards.

27/05/2026

The global Parkinson’s community has come together in Phoenix, Arizona for the 7th World Parkinson Congress and Parkinson’s NSW is proud to be part of it 💜

Our team is on the ground connecting with researchers, clinicians, advocates, support leaders and people living with Parkinson’s from around the world, all united by a shared commitment to improving life with Parkinson’s.

From inspiring keynote sessions and the latest research updates, to conversations about care, wellness, advocacy and lived experience, there has already been so much learning and connection across the Congress.

We’ve loved seeing familiar faces, meeting global leaders in Parkinson’s care and research, and sharing ideas that can help strengthen support for our community back home.

The Parkinson’s NSW team has had the opportunity to connect with internationally recognised Parkinson’s leaders Professor Bas Bloem and Dr Michael Okun author of The Parkinson's Plan, while attending sessions exploring the future of Parkinson’s diagnosis, treatment and care.
There has been a strong focus on wellness, movement and lived experience. And of course, there’s also been plenty of community spirit, new friendships and a few fun moments with the WPC mascot Parky the Raccoon.

Stay tuned for more updates.

Bastiaan Bloem

18/05/2026

Sometimes the smallest things can make the biggest difference.

Every 40 minutes, someone in Australia is diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Behind each diagnosis is a person, a family, and a future that suddenly looks very different.

This is where Parkinson’s NSW comes in, providing specialist nurses, counselling and practical support.

What if something sitting at home could help make that possible? Old gold jewellery, broken pieces, items you no longer wear.

Through Gold4good, these forgotten items can be recycled and transformed into vital support for people living with Parkinson’s.

✨ Donate gold in any condition
🌱 Better for the planet
❤️ Life changing for families

It’s simple, generous and incredibly powerful.

Turn something you no longer need into support that truly matters.
Order your free Gold4good donation pack:
https://www.parkinsonsnsw.org.au/gold4good/

14/05/2026

This May, people across NSW are stepping up to support those living with Parkinson’s and there’s still time for you to be part of Step Up for Parkinson's.

Whether you start today or make a donation, your support helps fund vital services for people and families facing Parkinson’s every day.

And right now, there’s a little extra incentive…

For a limited time, every donation made could give BOTH you and a supporter the chance to win a Fitbit Charge 6 each for any donations made from NOW until midnight on Wednesday 20th May.

It’s simple.

Donate now for your chance to win, and share your fundraising page. Every contribution helps create real impact! Go to - stepupforparkinsons.org.au/FFD4A6.

11/05/2026

Today is International Nurses Day 💜

To our incredible Parkinson’s Specialist Nurses, thank you for the care, support and reassurance you provide every day to people living with Parkinson’s, as well as their carers and families.

From the uncertainty of diagnosis to the day-to-day challenges of living with Parkinson’s, they help people feel supported, connected and less alone.

If you’d like to show your appreciation, consider making a donation to help fund more specialist nurses 💜
stepupforparkinsons.org.au/EAD981