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WELCOME TO PARKINSON'S TASMANIA​​​​
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Parkinson’s Tasmania is a voluntary non-profit organisation providing
support for people living with Parkinson’s their carers and families.
We also provide educational resources for those affected by Parkinson’s.

Our primary functions and goals are:

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  • Connection through bringing together people living with Parkinson's, their families, care partners, health professionals, researchers and supporters. 

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  • Collaboration through the sharing of knowledge, lived experience and new ideas that can improve outcomes for our Parkinson's community. ​

 

  • Community through creating a welcoming space where people feel supported, understood and empowered.

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Join our Support Groups

We facilitate a number of support groups that hold monthly meetings with a variety of guest speakers.  All venues are working with COVID-19 regulations provided by Workspace Standards.   If you would like to find out more information about Parkinson's or you would like to find support in your area click here.

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Parkinson's Tasmania Inc NOTICE of AGM
to be held on:
Saturday 26 September 2026 at 1300, The YMCA Building
8 Constance Ave, Glenorchy

Michelle Delahunty – Public Officer​

I am ...
recently diagnosed

I am ..
living with PSP, CBS, MSA

I am ...
living with Parkinson's

I am ...
caring for someone

I am ...
young with Parkinson's

I am ...
a Health Professional

Creating awareness for women with Parkinson's
Join Joyce & Phil as they tandem ride from Rockhampton to Canberra - the ride starts late August!
 
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Recycle for Parkinson's! What a great and environmentally friendly way to support Parkinson's Tasmania!

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  • Step 1: Collect eligible drink containers

  • Step 2: Take them to a refund point 

  • Step 3: Get your refund/make a donation

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Click here for more information and to see where drop off points are (there are 49 refund points across Tassie).​

All eligible drink containers get you a 10 cent refund that you can choose to keep for yourself or donate to Parkinson's Tasmania!

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From L to R: Prof Tracey Dickson (UTAS), Prof Michele Callisaya (UTAS), Mike Whitehouse OAM (PTAS), Dr Harley Stanton (W4P), Prof Jane Alty (UTAS/PTAS), Claire Myers (Chair + President PTAS), Assoc Prof Barb de Graaff (UTAS).

The National Parkinson's Action Plan (NPAP) was launched in Canberra on 24 March 2026 as a result of people with Parkinson's making their voices heard. It aims to support improved responses to the needs of the Parkinson's community through better care and support for people with Parkinson's, along with their families and care partners. Parkinson's Tasmania is a proud founding member of the National Parkinson's Alliance (NPA). Our Chair + President Claire Myers is a Director of the NPA ensuring Tasmania has a strong and loud voice at the table. Thank you to our members and the broader Tasmanian community that participated in the national survey (over 5,700 participants).

We have a lot of work ahead of us to deliver the key priorities, including:

  • Tackling stigma

  • Strengthening prevention

  • Improving accurate/timely diagnosis

  • Improving coordination of care

  • Building workforce capacity

  • Improving data/maximising impact of research
     

Tasmania Parkinson's Project

Sign-up to the Tasmania Parkinson's Project to hear about research studies and education seminars

 

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