News and events
Watch video footage from the PSP Health Professionals Seminar on the PSP AUSTRLIA YouTube CHANNEL
Forums and seminars
The Challenge of Movement Disorders’ Seminar
A one-day professional development seminar for allied health professionals was held in Melbourne in November 2009. The seminar explored diagnosis, management and best practice interventions in relation to Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA) and Cortical Basal Degeneration (CBD). It provided an insight into these conditions as well as practical advice and strategies for assisting patients and their cares. For more information: Download the Event Program here
Webinars hosted by Cure PSP (USA)
A series of on-line seminars are being hosted by Cure PSP (USA). Upcoming topics include Balance and Eye Movement training in PSP, Physical Therapy and Speech and Swallowing. For further information visit Cure PSP
Insights into PSP
PSP Australia collaborated with Parkinson's Victoria to present the Insights into PSP seminar on 4 March 2009 at Bethlehem Hospital, Melbourne. The free seminar was attended by over 70 people living with PSP and their families and carers as well as health professionals. Speakers included Associate Professor David Williams as well as health and allied health specialists and carers speaking from personal experience. A lively 'Question and Answer' session followed, where participants were able to raise questions and share their experiences with the professionals and people living with PSP present.
We hope to conduct similar sessions in the future.
Support groups
The PSP Australia Support Group meets bi-monthly in Cheltenham, Victoria. Our meetings comprise informal information sharing and socialisation as well as presentations by professionals. For information about upcoming meetings or to subscribe to the regular newsletter, contact Parkinson's Victoria on (03) 9551 1122.
Our 2010 meeting dates are: 1st Thursday of month
- 3rd June
- 5th August
- 7th Oct
- 2nd Dec.
For information about PSP support groups in your state or territory contact Parkinson's Australia on 1800 644 189.
Parkinson's support groups also welcome people with PSP and their families and carers. These operate in metropolitan and country areas across Australia and provide a friendly, supportive and encouraging environment where people can meet to share their feelings and experiences and learn from others. Parkinson's Australia can put you in touch with a support group in your area.
Fundraising events
'Pat-a-Pacca for PSP' is PSP Australia's regular fundraising event, held at Freshfield Alpacas, Somerville, Vic. Our next event 'Pat-a-Pacca' day will be held on sunday 10th Oct 2010. Contact us for information about the next 'Pat a Pacca' day.
