Parkinson's Western Australia

14/05/2026

🧠🍽️ Are you living with Parkinson’s? We’d love to hear from you!
Parkinson’s WA is supporting the Brain Bites research project at ECU — developing a Mediterranean-style meal box designed with and for people living with Parkinson’s. 💙
Join a co-design workshop on Sunday 24 May and help shape a solution that reflects real experiences and everyday needs. Participants will receive a $50 gift card as thanks for their time. 🙌
📍 ECU Joondalup Campus
🕙 10am–12pm
To register your interest, contact Dr Tina Yan at r.yan@ecu.edu.au ✉️
Learn more about the project here: https://www.parkinsonswa.org.au/research-projects/brain-bites-meal-box-research-for-people-living-with-parkinsons7

13/05/2026

What a wonderful morning at our Allied Health Parkinson’s Seminar in Busselton on Tuesday 5 May 💙✨
A huge thank you to our amazing presenters from Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics and Exercise Physiology for sharing their knowledge, practical tips and expertise to help people live well with Parkinson’s 🙌🧠💪
We’re so grateful to everyone who attended, connected and contributed to such a warm and welcoming event — and of course, enjoyed the lovely morning tea together ☕🍰😊
Thank you for helping make the day such a success! 💙

12/05/2026

Today, on International Nurses Day, we celebrate the incredible dedication, compassion, and expertise of nurses everywhere 💙
At Parkinson’s WA, we are especially grateful for our amazing Parkinson’s Nurse Specialists — whose support, guidance, and care make a meaningful difference every single day for people living with Parkinson’s and their families. From helping navigate challenges to providing comfort, education, and hope, their impact reaches thousands of lives across our community 🌼
Thank you for your unwavering commitment, kindness, and the difference you continue to make. You are truly invaluable 💐
And to all nurses — thank you for the care, strength, and compassion you bring to our communities every day. Happy International Nurses Day 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

12/05/2026

What a fantastic turnout for our Parkinson’s Awareness Month Seminar held on 30 April 💙✨
A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful guest speakers, Dr David Blacker and Professor Michele Callisaya, for sharing their knowledge, insights and expertise with our community. Your presentations sparked important conversations and provided valuable information to help people better understand and live well with Parkinson’s 🧠💬💙
Thank you as well to everyone who attended and helped create such a warm, supportive and engaging atmosphere throughout the seminar 🙌😊
We’re so grateful to have such an incredible community coming together during Parkinson’s Awareness Month 💙

11/05/2026

🤍 Caregiving from afar? You can still make a real difference.
Even from a distance, simple actions like organising grocery deliveries, managing appointments, coordinating prescriptions, keeping calendars updated, tidying emails, and scheduling regular check-ins can provide meaningful support and help someone with Parkinson’s stay safe, organised, and connected.
Small, consistent efforts go a long way! 💙

10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day 💐
Today, we celebrate the strength, love and resilience of all mums — including those living with Parkinson’s, and those caring for loved ones through it.
Make a meaningful gift in honour of a mum this Mother’s Day by donating to Parkinson’s WA and helping support families impacted by Parkinson’s. Your generosity helps fund vital services, care, and support for our community.
Because every mum deserves to feel supported, today and every day 💙
👉Donate here: https://www.parkinsonswa.org.au/donate

06/05/2026

A big thank you to Channel 9 for sharing Kate’s inspiring story 💙

Shoutout to Kate and everyone taking part in the HBF Run for a Reason in support of Parkinson’s WA — your efforts truly make a difference. We couldn’t do what we do every day without people like you!

It’s not too late to get involved and run to support West Aussies living with Parkinson’s : https://runforareason26.grassrootz.com/parkinson-s-wa

05/05/2026

🏥 Going to hospital with Parkinson’s? A little planning can make a big difference.
From taking medications on time to speaking up about your needs, these 6 tips help protect your health, reduce complications, and keep your symptoms under control while in hospital. 💙

02/05/2026

01/05/2026

May is PSP Awareness Month 💙
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) s a rare, degenerative brain disorder that causes serious, progressive problems with walking, balance, eye movements, and swallowing. It is an atypical parkinsonism. It results from damage to nerve cells in brain areas controlling movement and thinking and is considered an Atypical Parkinson’s condition, and while it shares some symptoms with Parkinson’s, it can progress differently and often requires specialised support.

PSP Awareness Month is an opportunity to raise understanding, support those living with PSP, and recognise the families and carers walking this journey alongside them. Greater awareness helps ensure people affected by PSP are seen, heard, and supported.

At Parkinson’s WA, we are here to help. Our team can provide information, guidance, and support for people living with PSP, as well as their families and carers.

If you or someone you know is affected by PSP, you’re not alone - support is available.

Learn more about PSP and Atypical Parkinsonism here:
https://www.parkinsonswa.org.au/atypical-parkinsonism