Have Your Say About Parkinson's

New Zealanders throughout the country are invited to have their say about the support, education and services provided for people with Parkinson’s, their families and friends.

National not for profit Parkinson’s New Zealand will hold five regional workshops in August to call for thoughts and ideas to ensure the current and future needs of people living with Parkinsonism conditions are met.

Parkinson’s New Zealand offers support, education, resources and services nationwide with 20 divisions and a National Office in Wellington.  The Society celebrated its 25 anniversary in 2008.
 
More than 10,000 people in New Zealand live with a Parkinsonism condition. Parkinson’s is a slowly progressive condition that occurs when insufficient quantities of the chemical dopamine are produced by the brain. The main symptoms that occur include a tremor, stiffness and rigidity and slowness of movement.

Next month’s regional public workshops will give all New Zealanders the opportunity to have their say about what services and support are needed for people with Parkinson’s, their families and friends.

Input from the workshops and a survey will inform the future and current direction of Parkinson’s New Zealand and the work it does.

We need your input! Why not bring a friend along!

The details of each of the workshops follow. For more information, please contact Parkinson’s New Zealand on 0800 473 4636 or see our website - www.parkinsons.org.nz.

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Christchurch - Tuesday 11 August

Time:    11.30 – 1.30pm

Venue:  The Worcester Centre, 314 Worcester Street Linwood (meeting in hall in the main building).

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Dunedin - Wednesday 12 August

Time:    1.30 – 3.30 pm

Venue:  St Francis Xavier Church Hall, Benhar Street, Mornington.

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Rotorua - Tuesday 25 August

Time:    1 – 3pm

Venue:  Rotorua Bowling Club rooms, Government Gardens.

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Palmerston North - Wednesday 26 August

Time:    3.30pm

Venue:  Palmerston North Community Leisure Centre, 569 Ferguson Street.

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Auckland - Saturday 29 August

Time:    10am (Morning Tea)
            Meeting starts at 10.30 and finishes at approximately 12.30.

Venue:  St Aidan’s Anglican Church Hall, 5 Ascot Avenue, Remuera.

Note:    There is plenty of parking available but Parkinson’s New Zealand can help with transport. Ring 0800 473 4636 if you would like assistance.

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Published 20th Jul 2009

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