Neurological Council of WA

18/12/2025

Celebrating Connection This Festive Season! 🌟

Over the past week, our NeuFriends Neurological Support Groups in Northam and Mandurah came together for joyful festive celebrations 🎉

In Northam yesterday, we explored the important topic of isolation during the holidays, which is a shared experience for many at this time of year. We discussed what can increase feelings of isolation, what resources we can use to prevent feeling isolated and what's available in the community to help.

These gatherings remind us that no one should feel alone this season - don't forget to check in with your friends, family and community and reach out for extra support if needed.

Thank you to everyone who attended and shared their stories!

17/12/2025

The final NeuroNews of 2025 is here! 🧠

Catch the latest in neurological health, upcoming events & inspiring stories in our latest newsletter as we wrap up the year.

🔗 Read now: https://mailchi.mp/ncwa/neuronewsdecember2025-10338679
📩Subscribe to receive future issues to your inbox: https://ow.ly/FYyc50XKHyw

11/12/2025

Did you catch Deb, our Community Neurological Nurse Team Leader based in Geraldton, speaking on ABC Radio Midwest and Wheatbelt Mornings with Glenn Barndon today?

Deb was thrilled for the opportunity to chat about to success of our Geraldton NeuFriends Neurological Support Group, the power of peer support in regional areas, and how our NeuFriends and NeuroCare services are supporting those living with neurological conditions in the Mid West region and beyond.

🔗If you missed it, you can listen to the full interview here:

Join us for an entertaining mix of news, current affairs, rural news, humour and sport.

10/12/2025

It was wonderful to attend City of Bunbury Summer Connections last week to recognise Internation Day of People With Disability with our local community!

We enjoyed a day full of creativity, movement and creating valuable connections. Our Paediatric Community Neurological Nurse Tara loved meeting many new faces and sharing about our free NeuroKids service that's available in the South West - bringing vital support to children and families with neurological conditions.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day so special. We’re proud to support inclusion and connection in our community, and we look forward to continuing these conversations and partnerships.

09/12/2025

✨GERALDTON EVENT POSTPONED✨

Unfortunately, we’ve hit an unexpected hurdle for our Geraldton NeuFriends end-of-year celebration, which was scheduled for this Wednesday, 10th December.

As the lift at Lotteries House is currently out of service, access to the conference room will sadly not be possible for many of our members. In light of this, we have cancelled this week's event - however, our Geraldton community won't be missing out!

We'll be hosting a celebration in January instead, so we can still share laughter, stories, and festive cheer together – just a little later than planned.

📆 Wednesday, 14th January
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🏠 Lotteries House Geraldton (Conference Room)
👋RSVP through the link in our bio or call (08) 6285 3800

Please mark your calendars – it’s going to be a wonderful way to kick off the New Year together!

Thank you for your understanding, and we’re truly sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. We appreciate your support and can’t wait to celebrate with you in the New Year 🎉

08/12/2025

Andrea's story of living with Functional Neurological Disorder in one of practicality, humour and a healthy dose of grit. Andrea knows that FND is complex, involving both the brain and body in ways that science is still uncovering: “There’s no single cure, so you build your supports. NeuroCare helped me do that, and NeuFriends helped me feel less alone.”

🔗Read her full story here: https://ow.ly/mJVI50XAsvt

As Andrea mentions, our team of NeuroCare Community Neurological Nurses offer in-person home visits, which help us identify ways to optimise your living space for safety and gain a deeper understanding of how your condition is impacting your lifestyle. This allows our nurses to provide the best care and refer you to the right services and supports for your situation.

NeuroCare in-home visits are available across the Perth Metropolitan, South West, Great Southern, Mid West, Peel and Wheatbelt regions of Western Australia.

We also undertake planned regional visits to rural and remote areas - call us on (08) 6285 3800 for our schedule or to find out more 📞

05/12/2025

This International Volunteer Day, we wanted to recognise our incredible volunteer Belinda, who has been involved in supporting our award-winning Geraldton NeuFriends Neurological Support Group for the last 12 months 👏✨

Despite leading a very active and busy life spending time with her children and grandchildren and keeping up with her hobbies, Belinda goes above and beyond in her role as a NeuFriends volunteer and has been an incredible asset to the Geraldton group. Her natural rapport with our group attendees, no doubt helped by her background in aged care, shines through in everything she does!

Belinda's dedication has had a significant contribution to the success of Geraldton NeuFriends, which won the WA Regional Changemakers Award last month 🌟

Every act of volunteering makes a difference. This year’s International Volunteer Day theme, “Every Contribution Matters,” is a powerful reminder that volunteers like Belinda are the backbone of our community. Their time, energy, and compassion create lasting impact - and every single effort counts.

If you’d like to become a NeuFriends volunteer, we’d love to hear from you! Email us at hello@ncwa.com.au to find out how you can get involved. 💙

04/12/2025

Celebrating International Volunteer Day 2025 🎉

Observed each year on 5 December, this year’s theme — “Every Contribution Matters” — highlights the power of collective action and reminds us that every act of volunteering, big or small, helps build a stronger and more connected world.

On the eve of International Volunteers Day, we had the privilege of hosting our annual brunch, bringing together an inspiring group of volunteers, volunteer-run groups and community not-for-profit organisations who contribute immense social and economic value, and create hope, meaningful connections and real change every day. This event was proudly supported by the WA Department of Communities.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to share their volunteering stories and celebrate our volunteers, your impact reaches far beyond the tasks you complete. We’re grateful for all you do for our neurological communities.

03/12/2025

🌏 Today is the International Day of People with Disability – a day to recognise the leadership, insight and lived experience of people living with disability across Western Australia.

The 2025 theme, “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress,” reflects what matters most: inclusion grows when you have clear information, coordinated support and the chance to stay connected.

If you’re living with a neurological condition or symptoms, you’re not alone. Through programs like NeuroCare, NeuroKids and NeuFriends, we’re here to help you understand your condition, navigate complex systems and find local support. Every conversation brings us closer to a more inclusive WA – one relationshipInternational Day of People with Disability - Australiaommunity where people with disability feel informed, supported and connected. Together, we can make inclusion real.

02/12/2025

✨Don't forget, our International Volunteer Day Celebration is on at The Niche this Thursday! RSVP now to secure your spot: https://ow.ly/f2Zv50Xth3i ✨

The Neurological Council of WA warmly invites you to join us for our International Volunteer Day celebration, kindly supported by the Department of Communities.

International Volunteer Day is held each year to recognise and celebrate the vital contributions of volunteers across the world — and in our own community.

At The Niche (Centre for Neurological Support), volunteers play an important role in coordinating Peer Support Groups that provide vital connection, understanding and support for people living with neurological conditions.

We invite volunteers, peer support groups and carers to join us to say thank you — to every volunteer whose time, compassion and commitment make a meaningful difference.

📆When: Thursday 4 December 2025
⌚Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm (includes brunch, volunteer recognition and guest speaker)
📍Where: Conference Room, The Niche – 11 Aberdare Road, Nedlands
🎫Cost: No charge
📲RSVP: Please confirm your attendance by calling (08) 6285 3800 or register at https://ow.ly/f2Zv50Xth3i
🚌Parking: Parking is very limited. Paid parking is available across the road (enter via Winthrop Avenue). Taxis, ride share and public transport is encouraged.

As we celebrate our volunteers, we also look ahead to 2026, when our new NeuFriends Neurological Support Group will launch at The Niche — continuing to grow opportunities for connection and shared experience within WA’s neurological community.

We look forward to celebrating with you! 🎉

29/11/2025

From confusion to clarity, Andrea’s journey with Functional Neurological Disorder is raw, real and inspiring 💪✨

Discover how she rebuilt her life with humour, creativity and the right support in our latest article: https://ow.ly/uHOV50Xywlq

27/11/2025

What a wonderful festive celebration with our Albany NeuFriends Support Group today! 🌟

From sharing delicious plates to hearing from The City of Albany Mayor Greg Stocks about upcoming local events, it was a morning filled with connection and care. Our Community Neurological Nurses Charlotte and Tania also shared practical tips for looking after our brain health during the holidays - a timely reminder as the season gets busy.

Gatherings like this remind us how meaningful it is to stay connected and support one another - not just during the festive season, but all year round.

A big thank you to all who attended and made this such a special event 👏✨