SUPPORT GROUPS

 

Come along and join one of the groups to learn more about living with your condition – Partners, Carers and Families - all welcome.  

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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.

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Jump to info for:

Southern Support Group 

Northern Support Group

North West Support Group

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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)

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SOUTHERN SUPPORT GROUP - SANDY BAY

For people with Parkinsons. Partners, carers and families welcome.

Location:  Senior Citizens Club, Lambert Avenue, Sandy Bay

Meeting Time: Meetings commence at 2.00pm

Download printable poster here

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Meeting Dates for 2024                           

24th April

29th May

26th June

31st July

28th August

25th September

30th October

27th November - Christmas Luncheon

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Southern Carer support group

Location:  12 Adelie Place, Kingston

Meeting Time: Meetings commence at 10am

23 May 

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NORTHERN SUPPORT GROUP - LAUNCESTON

For people with Parkinsons. Partners, carers and families welcome.

Location: Launceston Conference Centre, Door of Hope Church, 50 Glen Dhu Street, Launceston

Meeting Time: Meetings commence at 2.00pm

Download printable poster here

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Meeting Dates for 2024                           

14th May

11th June

9th July

13th August

10th September

8th October 

12th November

3rd December - Christmas Luncheon

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Northern Carer support group

Location:  Launceston Conference Centre, Door of Hope Church, 50 Glen Dhu St, Launceston

Meeting Time: Meetings commence at 2pm

14th June

                                           

NORTH WEST SUPPORT GROUP - ULVERSTONE

For people with Parkinsons. Partners, carers and families welcome.

Location: Gnomon Pavilion, 3 Wharf Road, Ulverstone

Meeting Time: Meetings commence at 2.00pm

Download printable poster here

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Meeting Dates for 2024                           

8th May

12th June

10th July

14th August

11th September

9th October

13th November

4th December - Christmas Luncheon

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North West Carer support group

Location:  Willaway Apartments, 2 Tucker Street, Ulverstone

Meeting Time: Meetings commence at 2pm

13th June

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Please phone 6229 2509 or 0407 314 933 for further details for these support group meetings

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