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Parkinson’s awareness on the rise

The Guardian

IT is a great pleasure to announce the visit of Victor McConvey to Swan Hill to speak on Parkinson’s disease. His dedication and expertise is recognised nationally and internationally through involvement in global research and education development and his drive to enhance knowledge and skills of those caring for patients with Parkinson’s and atypical Parkinson’s.

Mr McConvey will speak to the public from 10am to noon at the Swan Hill Club on Monday, May 22, followed by a session with local medical teams after lunch. Places are limited to 100, so it may pay to register with Parkinson’s Victoria (Fight Parkinson’s).

A Walk In The Park is on Sunday, March 26, from 10.30am to 11.30am at Riverside Park to help raise the profile of Parkinson’s. You can donate and purchase merchandise online. It is a day of support for all people involved, from the carers through to medical experts.

Russ Wardle

Swan Hill Parkinson’s Peer Support Group

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