Neurological Council of WA

25/03/2026

💙 FND Awareness Day 💙

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) affects how the nervous system functions - even though the brain and nerves may look 'normal'. Symptoms are real and can include seizures, weakness, movement and speech difficulties.

Today, we’re sharing two powerful stories of strength, hope and resilience from people living with FND. While there is no single cure, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, psychological support, and education about the condition can all help. Early recognition and tailored therapies can help improve outcomes.

Read and share Andrea and Ellen’s journeys below and help raise understanding and awareness:

🔗 Andrea: https://www.ncwa.com.au/news/2025/11/the-silly-goose-and-the-serious-strength-behind-it-andreas-journey-with-fnd

🔗 Ellen: https://www.ncwa.com.au/news/2025/11/finding-strength-in-uncertainty-ellens-experience-with-functional-neurological-disorder-fnd

23/03/2026

🏃‍♀️ This year’s HBF Run for a Reason is your opportunity to move for the seven million Australians and their families who are impacted by neurological conditions.

We’re calling on participants to make brain health their reason and fundraise for the Neurological Council of WA, supporting neurological care and connection across the state.

Every step helps create impact for West Australians living with neurological conditions and your support is greatly appreciated!

Sign up here: https://runforareason26.grassrootz.com/neurological-council-wa

20/03/2026

Our Geraldton team are looking forward to meeting you at the official launch of our NeuroKids service in the Mid West next week!

NeuroKids is a specialist paediatric community neurological nursing and health navigation service for children and adolescents living with neurological conditions, and their carers and families. The service is free, and proudly supported by Telethon7 Perth through the generosity of the Western Australian Community.

Our Geraldton Community Neuro Nurses Felicity, Deb and Janet, along with Neurological Council CEO, Etta Palumbo, and Clinical Nurse Manager, Lou Hatter, look forward to meeting local clinicians, parents and government, allied health and community service professionals to share how NeuroKids is helping families understand and manage brain and nervous system disorders and symptoms, and navigate diagnosis, treatment and complex health, disability and education systems. Learn how to access NeuroKids, as well as our other services including NeuroCare adult neuro-nursing & our award winning NeuFriends peer support.

📍 Geraldton Multipurpose Centre, 250 Marine Terrace
📅 Wednesday 25 March
⏰ 10.00am – 12.00pm

Please RSVP via the link in our bio or email events@ncwa.com.au.

We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you! 💙

19/03/2026

Last week our Lakelands NeuFriends Neurological Support Group were lucky enough to welcome Yoga with Karney for a beautifully inclusive chair yoga session.

It was wonderful to see our members moving, stretching, and relaxing in a way that felt safe, supportive, and accessible. Sessions like these are a great reminder of how powerful gentle movement and shared experiences can be in building connection and wellbeing.

We love bringing meaningful activities and guests to our NeuFriends meetups - and we’d love to hear from you! If you have suggestions for activities or guest speakers you’d like to see at your local NeuFriends group, please email us at events@ncwa.com.au.

Find a NeuFriends group near you: https://ow.ly/KtsZ50YvG0P

18/03/2026

How much of what we hear about brain health is actually true?

From dementia and epilepsy to migraine and stroke, misconceptions can affect awareness, understanding and early support. These myth busting tiles from Brain Foundation
for Brain Awareness Week (16th - 22nd March) help break down some of the most common misunderstandings about brain health.

👉 Swipe through to learn more - and check the comments for a full text version of the myths and facts.

17/03/2026

Young people - do you have something to say about brain health? 🧠

As part of Brain Awareness Week 2026, the Neurological Council is inviting young people aged 12–25 to create a 60‑second video that shares what it’s really like to live with a neurological condition — or to care for someone who does.

We’re looking for real stories with real impact. No special equipment or editing skills needed! Some video ideas could include:

👉 Life with a neurological condition
👉Brain health and resilience
👉Identity, learning and relationships
👉Challenging stigma and misconceptions

This initiative is part of Brain Awareness Week and proudly supported by IBRO and the Dana Foundation.

See all the details and submit your video online: https://www.ncwa.com.au/events/youth-voices-on-screen

🎥 Submissions are now open and close 17 April 2026.

16/03/2026

🧠 Did you know? There are over 600 brain diseases, disorders and injuries.

From 16–22 March, we’re supporting Brain Awareness Week - a global opportunity to shine a light on why brain health matters, and how brain diseases, disorders and injuries affect millions of Australians.

Brain conditions can affect anyone, at any age. That’s why awareness, early understanding and prevention are so important. Learning more helps us recognise changes sooner, reduce risks where possible, and better support ourselves and others.

💻 Get involved this week by joining the free webinars hosted by the Brain Foundation. Learn from experts, ask questions, and be part of an open, supportive conversation about brain health.

👉 Find out more and register via The Brain Foundation: https://ow.ly/lYHI50YsIRJ

14/03/2026

✏️ Supporting schools to support children with neurological conditions

Every child deserves to feel safe, understood, and supported in their learning environment -especially children living with rare and complex neurological conditions.

Recently, NeuroKids Paediatric Community Neurological Nurse Nicola facilitated an education session for a child living with a rare, incurable neurological condition known as Segawa Syndrome (Dopa‑Responsive Dystonia), alongside an additional rare neurological illness, Channelopathy. In this session, Nicola worked alongside educators and school staff to build understanding, confidence, and practical strategies to support this child’s wellbeing throughout the school day.

By building knowledge and confidence, we help create safer, more inclusive environments where every child can feel supported and understood 🤍

Learn more about how NeuroKids supports children and families managing neurological conditions across WA: https://www.ncwa.com.au/support-services/neurokids

NeuroKids Perth is proudly supported by Telethon7.

12/03/2026

We recently welcomed our two new NeuroKids Paediatric Community Neurological Nurses, Jillian and Felicity, to the team thanks to generous support from Telethon7 Perth and the WA community 🤝

Jillian and Felicity are bringing free paediatric neuro nursing services to the Mid West and Great Southern regions, meaning children and families can access life-changing support and care much closer to home.

To celebrate the expansion of NeuroKids within the Mid West and Great Southern, we're hosting two launch events later this month - and you're invited to join us! It's a great opportunity to meet our nurses, learn more about the service and connect with others in your local community.

🌟NeuroKids Mid West Launch 🌟

Date: Wednesday 25 March 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Venue: Geraldton Multipurpose Centre, 250 Marine Terrace, Geraldton WA, Australia

🌟NeuroKids Great Southern Launch 🌟

Date: Tuesday 31 March 2026
Time: 11.30am - 1.00pm
Venue: Juniper Community Centre, 15 Townsend St, Lockyer

To find out more and register for your local NeuroKids launch event, visit https://www.ncwa.com.au/events

We hope to see you there!

11/03/2026

Did you miss the latest issue of NeuroNews?

In our February NeuroNews, we share important updates on how we're expanding neurological care in WA, including the expansion of our NeuroKids program within the Great Southern and Mid West 🧠

Plus, get the latest news and updates in neurological health and plenty of inspiring stories!

Read it here: https://ow.ly/U7Ew50YsbXS

06/03/2026

Got something to say about brain health? 🧠

To mark Brain Awareness Week, the Neurological Council is inviting young people to create a 60‑second video that shares what it’s really like to live with a neurological condition — or to care for someone who does.

We’re looking for real stories with real impact. No fancy equipment. No special effects. Just your voice and your experience.

This initiative is part of Brain Awareness Week and proudly supported by IBRO the Dana Foundation.

See all the details and submit your video here: https://www.ncwa.com.au/events/youth-voices-on-screen

🎥 Submissions are now open and close 17 April 2026.

Got something to say about brain health? To celebrate Brain Awareness Week, the Neurological Council is inviting young people aged 12–25 to create a short 60-second video that shares what it’s really like to live with a neurological condition — or care for someone who does. Real stories. Real ...

05/03/2026

We're excited to be welcoming Karney Armstrong from Yoga with Karney as our guest speaker at next week's NeuFriends Neuro Support Group at Lakelands, Mandurah! Karney will be presenting to the group and facilitating a 20-minute chair yoga session for those who wish to participate.

Karney is a retired Navy medic who now teaches Trauma Sensitive and Adaptive Yoga, specialising in both chair‑based and mat‑based practices. After retiring due to PTSD and service‑related injuries, Karney combined lived experience with professional knowledge to support others managing physical and mental health challenges.

This is a fun, free, inclusive and safe space to connect with others in the neurological community, with our NeuroCare Community Neurological Nurses available for information, nursing assessments & support.

We hope to see you there 🌟

Date: Friday 13th March
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Venue: Lakelands Library & Community Centre, 49 Banksiadale Gate, Lakelands
Cost: Free
RSVP: Please book via https://www.trybooking.com/CXYLZ or phone: (08) 6285 3804

This event is supported by the City of Mandurah.