Stand with Australians living with Parkinson’s
More people are being diagnosed. Resources are being stretched. Parkinson’s NSW receives no government funding for the vital services it provides.
Stand with Australians living with Parkinson’s
More people are being diagnosed. Resources are being stretched. Parkinson’s NSW receives no government funding for the vital services it provides.
Parkinson’s is Growing. Funding is Not.
Every day, more Australians are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. More than 150,000 Australians now live with the disease, a number projected to double by 2040.[1]
Parkinson’s is not a niche condition. In fact, it affects more people than breast, lung, and prostate cancers combined.[2] And as the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world, the pressure on families, communities and health systems is only increasing.
Despite this growing need, Parkinson’s NSW receives no government funding to deliver vital services. These services include counselling, education, support groups and a free InfoLine that thousands of people rely on for guidance and care. Without them, many individuals and families would be left to face Parkinson’s alone.
Resources are being stretched to breaking point, and demand continues to grow. It is time for the NSW Government to act.
We, the undersigned, call on the NSW Government to:
- Provide sustainable funding to Parkinson’s NSW so they can continue delivering essential services.
- Recognise Parkinson’s disease as a major health priority requiring immediate investment in support and education.
- Ensure equitable access to services for people living with Parkinson’s across metropolitan, regional and rural NSW.
By funding Parkinson’s NSW, the Government will ensure that no one faces Parkinson’s alone.
Sign this petition to stand with the Parkinson’s community in NSW.
Together, we can make sure every person living with Parkinson’s has the care and support they need.
References:
[1] Parkinson disease: a public health approach. Technical brief. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2022
2 Living with Parkinson’s Disease An updated economic analysis 2014 (Deloitte, 2015)
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