SUPPORT GROUPS
Come along and join one of the groups to learn more about living with your condition – Partners, Carers and Families - all welcome. All venues are working with COVID-19 regulations provided by Workspace Standards. Parkinson's Tasmania will conform to the venue conditions to provide a safe meeting venue.
We would love your feedback on what topics interest you, or if you have any great speakers in mind! Please email Jacquay Christie (Community Operations Officer) to share your thoughts (click here).
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Fight Parkinsons in Victoria also run some online peer support and education sessions specifically for people diagnosed with Early/Young Onset Parkinsons. You can find more information here:
Young Onset Parkinson’s :: Fight Parkinson’s – Together we can (fightparkinsons.org.au)
SOUTHERN SUPPORT GROUP - SANDY BAY
For people with Parkinsons. Partners, carers and families - all welcome.
Location: Senior Citizens Club, Lambert Avenue, Sandy Bay
Meeting Time: Meetings commence at 2.00pm
Meeting Dates for 2026
28th JANUARY - completed (open discussion)
25th FEBRUARY - completed (Presenter: Prof. Michele Callisaya; Topic: ParkinsonNet)
25th MARCH - completed (Presenter: Taryn Polonski, Dietician; Topic: All about nutrition in PD)
29th APRIL - completed (Presenter: Sam Bramich, UTAS; Topic: Global Parkinson’s Genetics Program)
27th MAY - completed (Presenter: Tom Gauci, SP; Topic: PD speech and swallowing challenges and tips)
24th JUNE - completed (Presenter: Dr Warrick Bishop, OsteoStrong; Topic: Strength and balance)
29th JULY - completed (Presenter: Dr Larissa Bartlett; Topic: Mindfulness strategies in PD)
26th AUGUST - Presenter: Kath Roughly, RN; Topic: Cognitive changes in advancing PD
30th SEPTEMBER - Presenter: Sara Vella, CNA; Topic: Bladder and bowel management in PD
28th OCTOBER - Presenter: Maya Wilkinson, Palliative Care Tas; Topic: Pallicaring Guide
Christmas Luncheon 25th November - SALTY DOG (details to be provided)
NORTHERN SUPPORT GROUP - LAUNCESTON
For people with Parkinsons. Partners, carers and families - all welcome.
Location: Launceston Conference Centre, Door of Hope Church, 50 Glen Dhu Street, Launceston
Meeting Time: Meetings commence at 2.00pm
Meeting Dates for 2026
10th FEBRUARY - completed
10th MARCH - completed (Presenter: Daniel Webb from RAW Topic: Mental Health)
14th APRIL - completed (Presenter: Heather Hepburn Topic: All about Pickleball)
12th MAY - completed (Presenter: Samantha Bramich, UTAS; Topic: Global Parkinson’s Genetics Program)
9th JUNE - completed (Presenter: Dr John Ralph, Ascent Fitness Tas. Topic: Launceston Urban Fringe Trail)
14th JULY - completed (Karen Clarke, SP & Nutritionist; Topic: ‘Intentional Voices - Conversational Group’)
11th AUGUST - completed (Aaron de Souza; Neurologist, LGH Topic: TPP research & Ask the Dr Qs!)
8th SEPTEMBER - Presenter: Sara Vella, CNA; Topic: Bladder and bowel management in PD
13th OCTOBER - Presenter: Tracey Spencer, Mindfulness Programs Australasia; Topic: Mindfulness in PD
10th NOVEMBER -Presenter: Maya Wilkinson, Palliative Care Tas; Topic: Pallicaring Guide and role of Palcare
Christmas Luncheon 1st December
NORTH WEST SUPPORT GROUP - ULVERSTONE
For people with Parkinsons. Partners, carers and families - all welcome.
Location: Senior Citizens Club, King Edward Street, Ulverstone
Meeting Time: Meetings commence at 2.00pm
Meeting Dates for 2026
11th FEBRUARY - completed
11th MARCH - completed (Open discussion)
8th APRIL - completed (Presenter: Tara Azar, Pharmacist; Topic: PD Meds, benefits of home med reviews)
13th MAY - completed (Presenter: Samantha Bramich, UTAS; Topic: Global Parkinson’s Genetics Program)
10th JUNE - completed (Open discussion, PT Community Operations Officer Jacquay Christie)
8th JULY - completed (Presenter: Karen Clarke, SP & Nutritionist; Topic: ‘Intentional Voices)
12th AUGUST - completed (Presenter: Aaron de Souza; Neurologist, LGH Topic: TPP research, Ask the Dr Qs!)
9th SEPTEMBER - Presenter: Sara Vella, CNA; Topic: Bladder and bowel management in PD
14th OCTOBER - Presenter: Tracey Spencer, Mindfulness Programs Australasia; Topic: Mindfulness in PD
11th NOVEMBER Presenter: Maya Wilkinson, Palliative Care Tas; Topic: Pallicaring Guide and role of Palcare
Christmas Luncheon 2rd December
Please phone 0428 981 933 for further details for these support group meetings