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Founded in 1983  we are the only national charitable trust specifically for people living with Parkinson’s in Aotearoa.

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What is Parkinson's?

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Parkinson’s is a progressive neurodegenerative condition which impacts each person differently. Although there is no cure, support, information and treatment options are available.

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Parkinson's Educators

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Our Parkinson’s Educators provide information, education and  support about managing and living with Parkinson’s.

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Parkinson’s impacts the whole family, not just the person diagnosed. Support is available for people who care for those living with Parkinson’s.

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Parkinson’s impacts the whole family, not only the person diagnosed. Your  donation will help care for the person diagnosed as well as their family have the tools they need to live with this progressive condition.

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From managing fatigue, medication or learning Parkinson’s specific exercises, there is a variety of information and education on how to live with Parkinson’s.

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Back in 1983 there was little information about Parkinson’s and people were left to manage the condition alone.  Our co-founders saw the need for support and began the journey where anyone diagnosed with Parkinson’s can have all the information, education and support they need to live with this progressive condition.

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We are here to provide information, education and support to families living with Parkinson’s. Here are some of the ways we help people live positively with the condition.

Home Visits

One of our Parkinson’s Educators will visit you at your home* and answer any questions you or your whānau may have about Parkinson’s.

* If there is no Parkinson’s Educator in your region this service will be offered by phone or videoconference.

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Our Parkinson’s Educators liaise with and can refer you to health professionals including speech therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and others.

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Support Groups

These groups for people with Parkinson’s and carers are facilitated by a Parkinson’s Educator and are either face-to- face or online.

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Advice, Advocacy and Whānau Meetings

Sometimes you may need a helping hand to discuss Parkinson’s with others. Our Parkinson’s Educators can support you, whether it is a conversation with your doctor, specialist, employer or whānau.

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Health Professionals

We offer an online Goodfellow unit course and can tailor courses for health professionals who care for people who have Parkinson's.

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Latest Parkinsonian

This issue of The Parkinsonian includes news about how researchers have discovered a way of diagnosing Parkinson's within two to three minutes, a study suggesting statins could lower the risk of elderly developing Parkinsonism, a summary of a recent presentation on Apathy and Parkinson's, a fact sheet on falls and more.

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Parkinsonian

December 18, 2024

Latest issue of the Parkinsonian is available to read now

Parkinson's New Zealand's twice yearly newsletter, the Parkinsonian, is available to download now.

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Andrew Dunn, advocate for people with Parkinson’s and co-founder of Parkinson’s New Zealand receives King’s Birthday Honours.
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June 4, 2024

Andrew Dunn, advocate for people with Parkinson’s and co-founder of Parkinson’s New Zealand receives King’s Birthday Honours.

Andrew Dunn has been awarded an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in recognition for his services to people with Parkinson's diease.

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May 10, 2024

Register now for the Living Positively with Parkinson's Conference

Tickets are now on sale for the Living Positively with Parkinson's conference on 28-30 August.

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Living Positively with Parkinson's conference August 28-30, 2024
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April 9, 2024

Living Positively with Parkinson's conference August 28-30, 2024

Celebrate 40 years of Parkinson's New Zealand at the Living Positively with Parkinson's 3 day conference in Auckland on 28-30 August, 2024.

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October 19, 2023

Trustee Elections 2023

Three nominations have been received for the five vacant positions on the Parkinson’s NZ Charitable Trust Board.

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July 19, 2023

Webinar: Sleep and Parkinson's

Our recorded webinar on Sleep and Parkinson's is available to view now.

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March 26, 2023

Webinar Can fasting and keto heal our brains?

Our webinar Parkinson's and Diet - Can fasting and keto heal our brains is available to view now.

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