Diagnosed with Parkinson’s. What happens next?
Have you or someone you care for recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s in the past 5 years? Your experience matters.
THS, PT and UTAS are inviting people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners to take part in a co-design project. Together, we aim to develop a new education and support program to better support Tasmanians following diagnosis.
How you can help – take part in co-design workshops
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Share your experiences and contribute ideas.
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Attend 3 face to face workshops.
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Dates:
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Fri 7 August 2026 | 9:30am to 12:00pm
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Fri 28 August 2026 | 9:30am to 12:00pm
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Thu 24 September 2026 | 9:30am to 12:00pm
Place:
Clarence Integrated Care Centre, 16-22 Bayfield Street, Rosny Park
Participation is voluntary.
Get involved – interested in taking part?
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Please send your expression of interest by 24 July 2026.
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Participants receive a $50 voucher per hour for attendance.
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We will be selecting participants to reflect a range of people.
Email or call today
Email: nextmovesresearch@ths.tas.gov.au
Phone: 0424 577 809
Scan QR code to register your interest or find out more.
Australian Census Tuesday 11 August 2026 - Every answer matters
Every five years, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) counts every person and household in Australia through the Census of Population and Housing. The next census is on Tuesday 11 August 2026. The census helps to determine the needs of the community, so your say is really important! For more information click here.
News and events
SAVE THE DATE: 11 AUGUST, HOBART​​
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Come and listen to experts in the field of Parkinson’s and brain health including people with Parkinson’s, clinicians and researchers.
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In the break Enjoy and admire artwork by Barbara Salsberg Mathews titled “Harvesting Joy”
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Learn about walking hockey, singing for Parkinson’s and pickleball
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Come and join a small table and ask researchers questions about their research
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A free light lunch will be available to the public from 12.15pm with presentations starting at 1pm.
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A clinician lunch with presentations from 12-1pm ​​
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Please let UTAS know if you are interested in coming via this email: parkinsons@utas.edu.au and they will send through a registration link.
In the news...
Huge Congratulations!
Tasmania Parkinson's Project has reached a major milestone — 5000 participants - built with, and led alongside, people living with Parkinson’s!
Congratulations to everyone who has walked this path with the project - it is work that has grown from years of listening — and a belief that we can do better, together.
This is much more than research. It’s a community coming together — grounded in trust, generosity, and shared purpose.​ For more news and information on the TPP, please visit: https://parkinsons.utas.edu.au/.
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**Calling for PwP to donate a small amount of blood and answer a questionnaire for the TPP Global Parkinson’s Genetics Program (GP2), if you can help please click here. Or: email UTAS on parkinsons@utas.edu.au / call 03 6226 5640.
Parkinson's Tasmania has partnered with A Tasmanian Lifeline (ATL) to support the Parkinson's community
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In May, training sessions took place with ATL staff to equip them with skills to help support the mental and emotional health of People with Parkinson's, their families, friends and carers. (Left) Jacquay Christie (Community Operations Officer for Parkinson's Tasmania) during a session.
A Tasmanian Lifeline (ATL) is a free telephone support service offering compassionate, non-judgmental listening and emotional support to Tasmanians of all ages who are experiencing a tough time. Whether it's loneliness, stress, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, or simply needing someone to talk to, ATL is here to listen.
Call us on 1800 98 44 34 or book a callback at https://atasmanianlifeline.com.au/book-a-call. Available 8am–8pm, seven days/week, 365 days/year.
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