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Australian Parkinson's & Chronic Illness Resources

National organisations, state-based clinics, caregiver support services, and community groups across Australia. Select your region below to find what's near you.

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National Organisations

These organisations support Australians living with Parkinson's and chronic illness across all states and territories.

Parkinson's Australia
Peak national body. Advocacy, research funding, and connections to state-based support services.
parkinsons.org.au
Parkinson's Australia Helpline
Free phone support for people with Parkinson's and their carers.
๐Ÿ“ž 1800 644 189
Carer Gateway
Australian Government free services for carers โ€” respite, counselling, and practical support.
carergateway.gov.au  ยท  ๐Ÿ“ž 1800 422 737
NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme)
Funding support for Australians under 65 with a permanent disability including Parkinson's.
ndis.gov.au  ยท  ๐Ÿ“ž 1800 800 110
My Aged Care
Government portal for aged care services for people 65+ living with Parkinson's or chronic illness.
myagedcare.gov.au  ยท  ๐Ÿ“ž 1800 200 422
Dementia Australia
Support for those with Parkinson's dementia and Lewy body dementia โ€” helpline, counselling, education.
dementia.org.au  ยท  ๐Ÿ“ž 1800 100 500
ADHD Australia
National peak body for ADHD. Support groups, resources, and referrals for adults and children.
adhdaustralia.org.au
Lifeline Australia
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention. Always here for carers under pressure.
lifeline.org.au  ยท  ๐Ÿ“ž 13 11 14

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We'll show you Parkinson's clinics, support groups, and community resources near you.

South Australia โ€” Adelaide

Parkinson's SA is one of Australia's most active state bodies. Adelaide has strong neurology and movement disorder services.

Parkinson's Support
Parkinson's SA
PARKINSON'S

State-based support organisation offering support groups, education, home visits, and connections to specialist services across SA.

Royal Adelaide Hospital โ€” Movement Disorders Clinic
NEUROLOGY

Specialist movement disorder neurologists at RAH. Referral required through GP. Parkinson's, tremor, and dystonia assessments.

Flinders Medical Centre โ€” Neurology
NEUROLOGY

Neurology outpatient services at Flinders. Covers southern Adelaide. Movement disorders, DBS assessment, and allied health team.

SA Parkinson's Support Groups
SUPPORT

Multiple support groups across metro Adelaide and regional SA โ€” including city, northern, southern, and eastern suburbs groups. Contact Parkinson's SA for your nearest group.

Caregiver & Allied Health Support
Carers SA
CAREGIVER

South Australia's peak carer body. Respite care, counselling, emergency support, and carer coaching statewide.

Southern Cross Care SA
AGED CARE

In-home and residential care services for people with Parkinson's across SA. Physiotherapy and OT services available.

PD Warrior SA
EXERCISE

Evidence-based exercise program for Parkinson's. Multiple Adelaide locations. Ask your neurologist for a referral or contact directly.

Queensland โ€” Brisbane

Strong movement disorder services across Brisbane's major hospitals and an active Parkinson's Queensland community.

Parkinson's Support
Parkinson's Queensland
PARKINSON'S

State-wide support organisation. Support groups, education days, exercise programs, and the PQ Helpline for Queenslanders.

Princess Alexandra Hospital โ€” Movement Disorders
NEUROLOGY

Queensland's leading movement disorder service. DBS program, specialist PD nurses, and a full multidisciplinary team. Referral via GP required.

Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital โ€” Neurology
NEUROLOGY

Neurology outpatient clinic at RBWH serving north Brisbane. Movement disorder specialists and allied health team available.

Parkinson's QLD Support Groups โ€” Brisbane
SUPPORT

Groups across Brisbane metro โ€” Northside, Southside, East, West, and more. Monthly meetings, exercise groups, and social connection.

Caregiver & Community
Carers Queensland
CAREGIVER

Queensland's largest carer support organisation. Counselling, respite, emergency care, and NDIS navigation assistance.

ADHD Brisbane Support
ADHD

Adult and family ADHD support groups in Brisbane. Contact ADHD Australia for current meeting schedules.

Queensland โ€” Gold Coast & Sunshine Coast

Growing services on both coasts. Gold Coast University Hospital and Sunshine Coast University Hospital both carry neurology services.

Parkinson's & Neurology
Gold Coast University Hospital โ€” Neurology
NEUROLOGY

Neurology outpatient clinic at GCUH. Movement disorders, tremor, and Parkinson's management. GP referral required.

Sunshine Coast University Hospital โ€” Neurology
NEUROLOGY

Outpatient neurology serving the Sunshine Coast region. Parkinson's follow-up and movement disorder assessment available.

Parkinson's QLD โ€” Gold Coast Groups
SUPPORT

Support groups and exercise programs on the Gold Coast. Contact Parkinson's QLD for current schedule and locations.

Parkinson's QLD โ€” Sunshine Coast Groups
SUPPORT

Support groups across Maroochydore, Caloundra, and Noosa areas. Monthly meetings and exercise programs.

Queensland โ€” Cairns & Far North (Great Barrier Reef Region)

Remote and rural services in Far North Queensland. Cairns Hospital is the regional hub, with telehealth extending to reef and rural communities.

Parkinson's & Neurology
Cairns Hospital โ€” Neurology Outpatients
NEUROLOGY

Regional neurology hub for Far North QLD. Movement disorder assessment and Parkinson's management. GP referral required. Telehealth available for rural patients.

Parkinson's QLD โ€” Far North
PARKINSON'S

Support services extended to Cairns, Townsville corridor. Phone support and connections to local allied health. Telehealth consultations available.

Queensland Health Telehealth
TELEHEALTH

For reef and rural communities โ€” QLD Health's telehealth connects remote patients to Brisbane movement disorder specialists without long travel.

Townsville University Hospital โ€” Neurology
NEUROLOGY

North Queensland's major neurology centre. Movement disorders and Parkinson's clinic. Covers Townsville, Mackay, and surrounding regions.

Rural & Remote Support
Rural Health Connect
RURAL

Free service connecting rural Australians to allied health providers โ€” OT, physio, speech therapy โ€” many via telehealth.

Carers QLD โ€” Far North
CAREGIVER

Carer support in Cairns and Far North QLD. Counselling, emergency respite, and practical assistance for carers in remote areas.

New South Wales โ€” Sydney

Sydney has Australia's largest concentration of movement disorder specialists. Multiple major hospitals with dedicated Parkinson's programs.

Parkinson's Support
Parkinson's NSW
PARKINSON'S

NSW state organisation. Support groups across Sydney, counselling services, education programs, and the PD nurse helpline.

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital โ€” Movement Disorders
NEUROLOGY

One of Australia's leading movement disorder centres. DBS program, specialist nurses, allied health team. Inner Sydney. GP referral required.

Westmead Hospital โ€” Neurology
NEUROLOGY

Major neurology hub for western Sydney. Movement disorders clinic, Parkinson's specialist nurses, and DBS assessment.

St Vincent's Hospital โ€” Neurology Sydney
NEUROLOGY

Neurology outpatient services at St Vincent's Darlinghurst. Movement disorder assessment and management. GP referral required.

New South Wales โ€” Regional

Resources for people outside Sydney โ€” Hunter, Central Coast, Illawarra, New England, and Far West NSW.

Regional Services
John Hunter Hospital โ€” Newcastle Neurology
NEUROLOGY

Hunter region's major neurology centre. Movement disorder clinic and Parkinson's management. Referral via GP or specialist.

Parkinson's NSW โ€” Regional Groups
SUPPORT

Support groups in Newcastle, Wollongong, Central Coast, Orange, Dubbo, and more. Phone support available statewide.

Carers NSW
CAREGIVER

State-wide carer support across all NSW regions. Counselling, carer coaching, and emergency respite available rurally.

Victoria โ€” Melbourne

Melbourne is home to world-class Parkinson's research and movement disorder services, including the Florey Institute.

Parkinson's Support
Parkinson's Victoria
PARKINSON'S

Victoria's peak Parkinson's body. Support groups, PD nurse access, exercise programs, and the PD Cafรฉ social program.

Royal Melbourne Hospital โ€” Movement Disorders
NEUROLOGY

One of Australia's top movement disorder services. DBS program, specialist Parkinson's nurses, and multidisciplinary care. GP referral required.

Alfred Hospital โ€” Neurosciences
NEUROLOGY

Movement disorder clinic at The Alfred, Prahran. Parkinson's, tremor, and dystonia assessment. GP or specialist referral required.

Florey Institute of Neuroscience
RESEARCH

World-leading Parkinson's research institute in Melbourne. Clinical trials and research participation opportunities for people with PD.

Caregiver Support
Carers Victoria
CAREGIVER

Victoria's peak carer organisation. Counselling, respite, emergency care support, and carer education programs statewide.

Victoria โ€” Regional

Services outside Melbourne โ€” Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Gippsland, and the Murray region.

Regional Services
Barwon Health โ€” Geelong Neurology
NEUROLOGY

Neurology outpatient services at University Hospital Geelong. Movement disorder assessment and Parkinson's management. GP referral required.

Parkinson's Victoria โ€” Regional Groups
SUPPORT

Support groups in Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Shepparton, Warrnambool and more. Contact Parkinson's Victoria for nearest group.

Western Australia โ€” Perth

Perth has dedicated Parkinson's WA services and strong neurology at Sir Charles Gairdner and Fiona Stanley hospitals.

Parkinson's Support
Parkinson's WA
PARKINSON'S

WA's dedicated Parkinson's support organisation. Support groups, PD nurse helpline, exercise programs, and home visits across Perth and regional WA.

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital โ€” Neurology
NEUROLOGY

Perth's leading neurology and movement disorders centre. DBS assessment, specialist PD team. Nedlands campus. GP referral required.

Fiona Stanley Hospital โ€” Neurosciences
NEUROLOGY

Neurosciences and neurology at Fiona Stanley, Murdoch. Movement disorders, Parkinson's, and allied health services. GP referral required.

Western Australia โ€” Regional

Remote WA is one of Australia's most isolated regions. Telehealth is critical here โ€” Parkinson's WA extends support via phone and video.

Regional & Remote Services
Parkinson's WA โ€” Regional Support
PARKINSON'S

Phone and telehealth support extended to Bunbury, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, and remote communities. Call the helpline to access services.

WA Country Health Service
REGIONAL HEALTH

Health services across regional and remote WA. Telehealth neurology available for rural patients. Contact your nearest regional hospital.

Tasmania โ€” Hobart & Regional

Tasmania has a close-knit Parkinson's community. The Royal Hobart Hospital is the main neurology hub with telehealth extending north.

Support & Neurology
Parkinson's Tasmania
PARKINSON'S

Tasmanian Parkinson's support. Support groups in Hobart, Launceston, and Devonport. Exercise programs and education sessions.

Royal Hobart Hospital โ€” Neurology
NEUROLOGY

Tasmania's primary neurology service. Movement disorders assessment and Parkinson's follow-up. Telehealth available for northern Tasmania.

Carers Tasmania
CAREGIVER

Tasmanian carer support. Counselling, respite, and peer support for carers of people with Parkinson's and chronic illness statewide.

Northern Territory โ€” Darwin & Regional

The NT has limited specialist neurology locally โ€” telehealth to Adelaide or Brisbane is often the pathway. Royal Darwin Hospital is the main hub.

Support & Services
Royal Darwin Hospital โ€” Neurology
NEUROLOGY

NT's primary neurology service. Specialist visits and telehealth to interstate centres. GP referral required. Some services are fly-in specialists.

Parkinson's Australia โ€” NT Support
PARKINSON'S

National helpline supports NT residents. Can connect to telehealth services and nearest interstate specialist centre when required.

NT Carers
CAREGIVER

Carer support in the NT. Services in Darwin and Alice Springs with outreach to remote communities. Emergency respite and counselling.

ACT โ€” Canberra

Canberra has strong neurology at The Canberra Hospital with close ties to Sydney specialists for complex cases.

Support & Neurology
Parkinson's ACT
PARKINSON'S

ACT support group and community connection. Links to national services and NSW specialists for complex Parkinson's management.

Canberra Hospital โ€” Neurology
NEUROLOGY

ACT's main neurology service. Movement disorder assessment and Parkinson's outpatient management. GP referral required.

Carers ACT
CAREGIVER

ACT's dedicated carer support organisation. Counselling, respite planning, peer support groups, and NDIS assistance for ACT carers.