SUPPORT GROUPS
Come along and join one of the groups to learn more about living with your condition – Partners, Carers and Families - all welcome.
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All venues are working with COVID-19 regulations provided by Workspace Standards. Parkinson's Tasmania will conform to the venue conditions to provide a safe meeting venue.
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Jump to info for:
Southern Support Group
Northern Support Group
North West Support Group
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Fight Parkinsons in Victoria also run some online peer support and education sessions specifically for people diagnosed with Early/Young Onset Parkinsons. You can find more information here:
Young Onset Parkinson’s :: Fight Parkinson’s – Together we can (fightparkinsons.org.au)
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SOUTHERN SUPPORT GROUP - SANDY BAY
For people with Parkinsons. Partners, carers and families welcome.
Location: Senior Citizens Club, Lambert Avenue, Sandy Bay
Meeting Time: Meetings commence at 2.00pm
Download printable poster here
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Meeting Dates for 2025
26th FEBRUARY
26th MARCH
30th APRIL
28th MAY
25th JUNE
30th JULY
27th AUGUST
24th SEPTEMBER
29th OCTOBER
Christmas Luncheon 26th November
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Southern Carer support group
Location: 12 Adelie Place, Kingston
Meeting Time: Meetings commence at 10am
20th March
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NORTHERN SUPPORT GROUP - LAUNCESTON
For people with Parkinsons. Partners, carers and families welcome.
Location: Launceston Conference Centre, Door of Hope Church, 50 Glen Dhu Street, Launceston
Meeting Time: Meetings commence at 2.00pm
Download printable poster here
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Meeting Dates for 2025
11th MARCH
8th APRIL
13th MAY
10th JUNE
8th JULY
12th AUGUST
9th SEPTEMBER
14th OCTOBER
11th NOVEMBER
Christmas Luncheon 2nd December
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Northern Carer support group
Location: Launceston Conference Centre, Door of Hope Church, 50 Glen Dhu St, Launceston
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Meeting Time: Meetings commence at 2pm
14th March
13th June
NORTH WEST SUPPORT GROUP - ULVERSTONE
For people with Parkinsons. Partners, carers and families welcome.
Location: Gnomon Pavilion, 3 Wharf Road, Ulverstone
Meeting Time: Meetings commence at 2.00pm
Download printable poster here
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Meeting Dates for 2025
12th FEBRUARY
12th MARCH
9th APRIL
14th MAY
11th JUNE
9th JULY
13th AUGUST
10th SEPTEMBER
8th OCTOBER
12th NOVEMBER
Christmas Luncheon 3rd December
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North West Carer support group
Location: Willaway Apartments, 2 Tucker Street, Ulverstone
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Meeting Time: Meetings commence at 2pm
13th March
12th June
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Please phone 6229 2509 or 0407 314 933 for further details for these support group meetings
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