Australian Young Onset Parkinson’s convention
Sydney, March 16-18, 2012
Registrations are now open for the 2012 Young Onset Parkinson's weekend.
The weekend will feature guest speakers, 'come and try' sessions as well as social activities.
View the flyer and registration form here
Places are limited so get in quick! For more information email: infoline@parkinsonsnsw.org.au or ring (02) 8875 8900
Please note: For those unable to attend, there is a smaller Victorian Young Onset family day planned for the end of 2012.
Media spokespeople needed
Do you wish to share your personal story with Parkinson's to help raise community awareness?
From time to time, Parkinson's Victoria is asked by newspapers and television shows for people with Parkinson's to share their story. We have some wonderful ambassadors already who have been involved in some great media opportunities ... but we are always looking for new faces and new stories to help highlight that there are many people living with Young Onset Parkinson's.
We need people from all walks of life - married, single, with or without young children, working or not working.
If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Parkinson's Victoria on (03) 9581 8700
Webcasts now available to view
2011 Young Onset Parkinson Conference (USA)
View webcasts from the NorthEast and MidWest Young Onset Parkinson's Conferences 2011
Watching the presentations is FREE and you can do so at home from the comfort of your personal computer.
Topics include:
Surgery, Genetics, Impulse Control Disorders, Communication and much more
View webcasts from the National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) here
Shane jumps from a plane to raise funds for Parkinson’s research.
On Saturday 9th April, Shane Murphy, a Geelong Y@P member took part in a tandem skydive to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson's research. Relive the moment by clicking here. http://www.melbourneskydivecentre.com.au/videogallery.php?videoID=1b7fxu6iohhlbe4x
Y@P sub-group for under 40 years
A couple of younger Y@P members are looking to organise semi-regular catch-ups members who are under 40 years.
If you are interested in learning more about these meetings and to add your name to the list, please contact youngatpark@hotmail.com who will pass your details on to the group organiser.
Y@P member wins international parkinson’s video competion!
Congratulations to Sharon Bensted and her 3 girls for their entry in the World Parkinson’s Congress Video Competition. Sharon’s entry took out the top prize together with an entry from Spain.
To enter the competition, participants had to create a 1 minute video promoting the Global Parkinson’s Pledge and why they signed it. 11 Countries entered the competition, including 2 entries from Australia.
Watch the video here.
Sign the Global Parkinson’s Pledge here.
Sharon has also been selected as an official Australian Ambassador to the World Parkinson’s Congress in Montreal 2013, joining key Parkinson’s movers and shakers from all over the world. A great achievement!
To find out more about the World Parkinson's Congress in Montreal, click here