Physiotherapists and Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s is a complex condition and engaging a multidisciplinary health team can help manage a range of symptoms. One of the specialists you might engage with it a physiotherapist. Physiotherapists use exercise and other forms of physical therapy to help keep people mobile when they are affected by a long-term condition, such as Parkinson’s. It […]
Building your multidisciplinary health team
A multidisciplinary model of care is widely regarded as the best approach for Parkinson’s. These teams bring together health professionals from a variety of medical disciplines to provide coordinated, comprehensive care. The integration of a ParkinsonNet model of care into Australia will further support the development and management of these multidisciplinary teams. While no two […]
Neurologist list
This list provides contact details for neurologists in Victoria who specialise in Parkinson’s and movement disorders.
New name, same care: Chronic Disease Management Plans revamped
The change intends to make access to care easier for you and your loved ones. As of July 1, Chronic Disease Management plans (CDMP) and Team Care Arrangements (TCA) have been merged into a singular entity known clinically as a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP). These changes have been implemented in the hopes of […]
Fight Parkinson’s and University of Tasmania lead $3.7 million push to transform Parkinson’s care
ParkinsonNet, developed in the Netherlands and proven across Europe and the United States to improve health outcomes, reduce disability, lower hospitalisation rates and cut healthcare costs, will be piloted in Western Victoria (including Geelong and the Bellarine) and Tasmania. The pilot will be led by Professor Michele Callisaya from the University of Tasmania’s Menzies Institute […]
Putting himself first, Tom Jambrich on building his Parkinson’s health team
With a 30 years career as an Australian Federal Police (ADF) officer, Tom was leading a team of detectives at his time of diagnosis. It was one of those detectives who first noticed his tremor. His wife also noticed a slowness in his movement. “So, what do you do with that sort of information? You […]
Build your team: multidisciplinary care for Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s is a complex condition that can affect many areas of your life.