About Us

Parkinson’s Australia is the peak body representing the state and territory organizations providing services and support to over 72,000 people living with Parkinson’s, their families and carers.

Collectively, our state and territory organizations provide a broad range of services, including:

• Information
• Education
• Counselling
• Advocacy
• Research
• Support Groups

Purpose

Parkinson’s Australia’s purpose is :

• To increase the capacity of its members to operate efficient and effective services
  
• To influence governments at both state/territory and federal levels to provide a policy environment that is responsive to the needs of people living with Parkinson’s and their service providers.

Structure

Parkinson’s Australia has a National Secretariat based in Canberra. Every state and territory has representation on the national body.

The organisation as a whole is governed by a national Board which includes the elected representative from each state/territory.

To contact Parkinson’s Australia:

Daryl Smeaton
CEO Parkinson’s Australia
Parkinson's Australia, PO Box 717, Mawson ACT 2607

Phone: 0407 703 328
e-mail: CEO@parkinsonsaustralia.org.au