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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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 - all 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 2026
28th JANUARY - completed
25th FEBRUARY - Presenter: Prof. Michele Callisaya; Topic: ParkinsonNet
25th MARCH - Presenter: tbc; Topic: tbc
29th APRIL - Presenter: Kath Roughly, RN; Topic: Cognitive changes in advancing PD
27th MAY - Presenter: Tom Gauci, SP (tbc); Topic: PD speech and swallowing challenges and tips
24th JUNE
29th JULY
26th AUGUST
30th SEPTEMBER
28th OCTOBER
Christmas Luncheon 25th November​​
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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
Download printable poster here
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Meeting Dates for 2026
10th FEBRUARY - completed
10th MARCH - Presenter: Daniel Webb from RAW Topic: Mental Health
14th APRIL
14th MAY
9th JUNE
14th JULY
11th AUGUST
8th SEPTEMBER
13th OCTOBER
10th NOVEMBER
Christmas Luncheon 1st December
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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
Download printable poster here
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Meeting Dates for 2026
11th FEBRUARY - completed
11th MARCH - Open discussion
8th APRIL - Presenter: Tara Azar, Pharmacist; Topic: PD Medications
13th MAY
10th JUNE
8th JULY
12th AUGUST
9th SEPTEMBER
14th OCTOBER
11th NOVEMBER
Christmas Luncheon 2rd December​
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Please phone 6229 2509 or 0407 314 933 for further details for these support group meetings