April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, with 11 April officially recognised as World Parkinson’s Day. Throughout this month, we will use this opportunity to acknowledge and raise awareness of the challenges faced by those living with Parkinson’s disease through various events and awareness sessions.
NT PHN is proud to commission the only movement disorder program in the Territory in collaboration with NT Health.
Upcoming Parkinson’s Awareness Month events
Movement disorder nurse specialist/speech pathologist (MDNS/SP) information stands
MDNS/SP information stands each morning
- Royal Darwin Hospital and Palmerston Regional Hospital
- Tuesday 9 April and Wednesday 10 April
World Parkinson’s Day morning tea
Morning tea to be held to commemorate World Parkinson’s Day.
- Lyons Community Centre
- Thursday 11 April
- 10-12 PM
Parkinson’s Awareness Month morning tea in Katherine
- Morning tea in Katherine for Parkinson’s Awareness Month
- Location TBA
- Tuesday 16 April
Singing group
Weekly singing group running for 10 weeks.
- Lyons Community Centre
- Starting on Thursday 21 March
- 1:30-2:30 PM
Tai chi
Tai Chi classes running for 10 weeks.
- Â Lyons Community Centre
- Tuesday 2 April
- 10:30 AM-11:30 AM
For more information, reach out to our Regional Partnerships Lead.
