Our Services
Parkinson’s Victoria, Celebrating 25 Years of Service.
Parkinson’s Victoria was established in 1981 by four visionary women who were themselves diagnosed with Parkinson’s. They provided information and mutual support to people with Parkinson’s and their families. Twenty five years later, Parkinson’s Victoria is a statewide specialist agency providing services for people with Parkinson’s, their families and carers, with over forty support groups throughout Victoria.
Information
- Toll Free information Line 1800 644 189
- Specialist Library Service providing books, journal articles, DVD’s and videos
- Information Kits
- Quarterly Newsletter
- Regular programmes televised on Channel 31
- Weekly Programme broadcast on 1179 3RPH and networked throughout Victoria
- Parkinson’s Victoria web site www.parkinsons-vic.org.au
Support
- Specialist Parkinson’s Health Professional’s are available to discuss your needs
- Over 40 Support Groups throughout Victoria provide friendship, mutual support and information. Meetings may include practical tips and advice, group discussions, social outings and education sessions from health professionals.
Education
- Seminars for Recently Diagnosed
- Education sessions on symptom management
- Resources for Carers and Families
- In service education workshops provided to health professionals in accommodation facilities, respite, and health services to improve their understanding of Parkinson’s and caring for people with Parkinson’s
- We recently hosted the Asian Pacific Conference on Parkinson’s, with delegates participating from 13 countries.
Advocacy
As the peak statewide agency, we represent the needs and interests of people with Parkinson’s to all levels of government, seeking improved funding for services, research and awareness. We are also represented on the national peak body, Parkinson’s Australia, and network as a member of peak neurological service organizations in Australia.
Referral
We provide information and advice on accessible services, provided where possible in your local community, and relevant to your specific needs
Research
Parkinson’s Victoria partners with and supports major Victorian Universities and Research Institutes in both pure and applied research. Recent projects have been with the Michael J Fox Foundation, the Brain Bank, Swinburne, Deakin and Monash Universities.
Awareness
Improving the communities understanding of Parkinson’s is a priority. We regularly promote Parkinson’s awareness via the media and through fundraising initiatives, particularly during Parkinson’s Awareness Week and International Parkinson’s Day.
