Parkinson’s Tasmania

13/03/2026

🧬 Curious about genetics and Parkinson’s?

Join our friends at Tasmania Parkinson’s Project to hear more the The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research funded GP2 global study that Tasmania is part of!

Join us for a special webinar with Prof Jane Alty and Samantha Bramich as we launch a new Michael J. Fox Foundation–funded genetics study of Parkinson’s.

Learn why genetics matters, how Tasmanians can take part in our local blood‑collection project, and how this work connects to the global GP2 research program.

Open to people with Parkinson’s, those with iRBD, families, and anyone interested in shaping the future of Parkinson’s research.

Date: Friday 20 March 2026
Time: 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Register: https://utas.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hqNTiHFRS7mKFU2tH3e0LA
Questions: parkinsons@utas.edu.au

13/03/2026

📕 Many of you may have read Prof Michael Okun’s, ‘The Parkinson’s Plan’.

Now you can hear directly from Michael at PD Warrior Global Tribe conference in April. It’s free to sign up 👇

⭐ Keynote Speaker Highlight ⭐

🌐 The Parkinson's Universe: A New Model of Care
📣 Speaker: Professor Michael Okun

Parkinson’s disease is now the fastest growing neurodegenerative disorder in the world, yet many people still face fragmented and difficult-to-navigate care systems. In this plenary session, Professor Michael S. Okun introduces the “Parkinson’s Universe,” a new framework that reimagines Parkinson’s care using the metaphor of a solar system. In this model, the person living with Parkinson’s sits at the centre, like the sun, with caregivers, healthcare professionals, social supports and specialists forming a coordinated orbit around them.

🔗 Sign up for free now: https://pdwarrior.com/insight-registration

10/03/2026

✈️ 💊 This is welcome news to the Tasmanian Parkinson’s community!

People in Tasmania can now get their prescriptions filled at Tasmanian pharmacies when presenting scripts written interstate, as long as they comply with Tasmanian requirements.

Find out more here:
https://www.health.tas.gov.au/interstate-prescribing-tasmania?_kx=KXDiKQgRHyqXXUf0X_uEFaa9T8IQ83QS3EL2_pp3fpOM8xpwsIpP6iu1D_E0bEcK.TidPmQ #:~:text=Interstate%20prescribing%20%E2%80%93%20the%20Bill%20creates,to%20prescribe%20under%20Tasmanian%20law.

09/03/2026

🪩 Inspired by Parkinson's UK ‘Lets Dance’ concept.

💃🕺Please contact us if you are a dance teacher and interested in a state wide collaboration to get people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners on the dance floor!

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09/03/2026

People are generally most familiar with the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s. But there are also a number of non-motor symptoms that can have a major impact on a person’s life. Some of these can be early signs of Parkinson's.

Research into symptoms and risk factors, as well as ways to diagnose people with Parkinsons earlier is ongoing, and is vital in the journey to slow, stop and cure the disease.

Support this work during Parkinson's Awareness Month, by hosting a fundraiser or making a donation to Parkinsons Tasmania that will go straight to help support our community and research right here in Tasmania.

www.parkinsonstasmania.org.au/make-a-donation

08/03/2026

🦊 The The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research is funding a study of Parkinson’s right here on our little but mighty Island. Genetics matter so find out how you can pay it forward for the next generation….

Join us for a special webinar with Prof Jane Alty and Samantha Bramich as we launch a new Michael J. Fox Foundation–funded genetics study of Parkinson’s.

Learn why genetics matters, how Tasmanians can take part in our local blood‑collection project, and how this work connects to the global GP2 research program.

Open to people with Parkinson’s, those with iRBD, families, and anyone interested in shaping the future of Parkinson’s research.

Date: Friday 20 March 2026
Time: 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Register: https://utas.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hqNTiHFRS7mKFU2tH3e0LA
Questions: parkinsons@utas.edu.au

02/03/2026

🍁 We know women experience Parkinson’s differently to men. Throw in perimenopause and menopause to the mix! What a combo to navigate! Join this webinar with our friends from Parkinson Canada for some hot tips.

This March, we’re spotlighting the unique experiences of women living with Parkinson’s.

Join us on March 18, 2–3 p.m. ET, for a conversation with Dr. Veronica Bruno on how women with Parkinson’s can experience symptoms differently than men, resources and tools available for women, and how to advocate for better care for and research into women with Parkinson’s.

Acclaimed Canadian author Kathy Page also joins us to share her own personal journey with Parkinson’s, so eloquently captured in her book, In This Faulty Machine.

📅 Wednesday, March 18
🕑 2–3 p.m. ET
📍 Zoom
🔗 Register now: https://parkinsoncanada.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K5UWZJ8DQpSbCg2-aA2-nA #/registration

If you require ASL interpretation to participate fully in this webinar, please email webinars@parkinson.ca by Sunday, March 15.

01/03/2026

MSA is a form of Atypical Parkinson’s, meaning that its symptoms are similar to those experienced by people with Parkinson’s, for example stiff muscles and balance problems.

March is Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) Awareness Month, a time to acknowledge everyone living with MSA, their families and carers, and the health professionals who support them every day.

MSA is a rare and complex neurological condition, and the journey can feel overwhelming at times. You do not have to navigate it on your own.

Fight Parkinson’s provides free information, guidance, and specialist support to people living with MSA.

To learn more about MSA, including symptoms, diagnosis, management, and available support, visit:
https://www.fightparkinsons.org.au/understand-parkinsons/msa/

26/02/2026

Stories and place connect us - this conversation is not to be missed.

✨ Young Onset Parkinson’s – Lived Experience, Leadership & Advocacy Webinar ✨

Being diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s can reshape every part of life — work, family, identity, and the future you imagined. That’s why hearing directly from people who live it matters.

We’re thrilled to welcome two incredible advocates, Sheenagh Bottrell and Gaynor Edwards, whose voices have helped elevate global awareness of YOPD. Their honesty, leadership, and passion make this a conversation you won’t want to miss.

💬 Expect real stories.
💡 Expect practical insight.
🫱🏼‍🫲🏼Expect connection, strength, and community.

If you or someone you care for is navigating YOPD, this webinar is for you.

Date: Tuesday 3 March 2026
Time: 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Register: https://utas.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_alDHIcTzSLOtv_Zg6I4AUg

25/02/2026

Let’s talk about anxiety and Parkinson’s with The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research

25/02/2026

A transformational and innovative partnership has launched between Parkinson’s Tasmania and Lifeline Tasmania

This is a game changer providing immediate and informed support right across the State.

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