Parkinson’s SA maintains a number of support groups throughout the State. These groups cater for therapeutic and social activities:

Parkinson’s SA Support Groups

ADELAIDE HILLS ……

Meet every 4th Wednesday of the month.2:00-4:00pm Adelaide Hills Community Health Centre, Wellington Road, Mt Barker. (next door to hospital) Contact- Physio- Chris Banks 83931833

 

BAROSSA ……

Meets bi-monthly on 1st Friday at 1:30pm Schild House, 26 Second Ave, Nuriootpa - Margaret Russell 85662896

 

BRIGHTON ……

All meetings held on 2nd Tuesday of each month 1:30-3:30pm

Brighton Uniting Church Hall, Brighton Road (next to Coles), followed by afternoon tea.

Contact – Enid Gray 8295 7722

 

CLARE (Lower North)……

The group is combined with the Parkinson’s Carers group on the first Thursday of each month at 10 am. At RSL Community Centre, Burton Street, Clare.  Contact – Hilary Adlam 88413500 and Vicki McLaren 88421188 (Country North Comm. Service)

 

Elizabeth ……

This group meets concurrently with the exercise group, on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month 10am—12noon they run in 6 week blocks. They are held at Resthaven Therapy Services, 16 Gillingham Road, Elizabeth Contact -   Brenda Smethurst      8284 0388

 

ENFIELD ……

The group meets 3rd Wednesday each month 10-11:30 am. Enfield Community Centre 540 Regency Road. Contact – John Sutherland 82419021

 

 

 

 MOUNT GAMBIER ……

This group meets the last Wednesday of each month, 12-2pm at the RSL Sturt Street. The meetings include guest speakers, information sessions and the sharing of helpful hints and ideas. Contact – Geraldine Bonney

8725 7377

 

MURRAY BRIDGE

Meets 3rd Monday of the month, 10-12 noon Murray Mallee Community Health Service, Swanport Road, Murray Bridge Contact: Ruth Jenkins 85321537

 

NORTH EASTERN ……

This group meets 3rd Friday of each month, 2:30-4pm. At the Tea Tree Gully Library, 571 Montague Rd, Modbury Contact -
Hannie Aalbersberg 82898110 or Rosemarie Jeffs 82857756

 

ONKAPARINGA ……

Meets the last Friday of each month 1-3pm at the Christie Downs Community Centre, Corner of Morton & Flaxmill Roads, Christie Downs.  Contact – Alison Tate 83862461

 

PORT AUGUSTA ……

For those who need information about Parkinson’s, this is not a group meeting. Contact Malcolm Simes Ph: 8642 5586  Website: msnewsletter.com

 

PAYNEHAM

This group meets at Wellington Lifecare Centre, 2 Portrush Rd, Payneham  10-11 am every Tuesday Contact— Gemma Mayfield 83362488

 

RIVERLAND ……

Meets 3-monthly at The Berri Resort Hotel, Riverview Drive, Berri for the date contact – Ros Frazer 85951560 (m) 0412 361 373

 

SALISBURY ……

This group meets at the Jack Young Centre, Salisbury each Friday morning 10 – 12noon  Contact – Ian & Joan Amey 82626942

  

TUMBY BAY ……

The group meet the last Wednesday of every month 2:30—4:30pm at 3 Bawden St, Tumby Bay Contact – Oakley Dyer 86881881

 

WHYALLA ……

If you live in Whyalla and would like to join a group contact Alexandra, at Parkinson’s SA on 8357 8909.

 

YOPSSA ……

Young On-set Parkinsons Support of South Australia. Dinner Meeting 1st Tuesday of each month 7pm. Bookings essential. Contact Ruth Jenkins 85321537 or Kathy Caperna 8395 0429

  

PARKINSON’S EXERCISe / SELF– MANAGEMENT GROUPS

 

Adelaide Hills ……

On the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month 10-12 noon  At the Adelaide Hills Community Health Services, Wellington Road Mt Barker. Contact – Chris Bank 83931833

 

 Hove…… 

Thursday, morning and afternoon sessions at Alwyndor Rehabilitation and Support Services, 52 Dunrobbin Ave, Hove Contact – Karen Field, Manager Community Services 82965888

 

Northfield …… 

There are numerous sessions held at Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, 207—255 Hampstead Road, Northfield, There are both Parkinson’s specific  and non-specific groups Contact – Bob Barnard 82221891 or email robert.barnard@health.sa.gov.au

 

Noarlunga …… 

Held 10-12 noon every Tuesday at Christie Downs Community Centre, cnr Morton & Flaxmilll Rds, Christie Downs Contact - Megan Hepner 83821765. A Volunteer is needed to help with this group—please contact Amy if you are interested.

 

 Payneham …….. 

“Living Well with Parkinson’s Disease” is an ongoing program which includes exercises & educational topics relating to Parkinson’s. Held at The Life Care Therapy Services, Wellington Centre, 2 Portrush Rd. Payneham, Tuesdays 10—10:45 am. Contact – Gemma Mayfield 8336 2488

  

Phillip Kennedy Rehabilitation Services …… 

A 12 week ‘Staying Healthy with Parkinson’s’ program is offered. Meeting Wednesdays 1:15 – 2:45pm held at Phillip Kennedy Centre, Everard Street, Largs Bay. Cost $5 per session including afternoon tea, for session times Contact – Linda Anderson (Physio) or Zana Suica (OT) 8242 2985

 

Resthaven Marion ……..

On Wednesdays and Thursday
10-12 noon, held at 43 Finnis Street, Marion Contact—Ashley Scollin 8296 4042 

 

Resthaven Northern……..

Held at Northern Therapy Services, 16 Gillingham Road, Elizabeth, for times of sessions,    Contact Rosalind Wren 8252 6811

 

Resthaven Paradise…….. 

On Thursdays at 11am at 61 Silkes Road, Paradise Contact – Marta Krzystoszek 8337 4371

 

 Western……..

Each Monday and Wednesday 10-11:30 am at the Western Community Therapy Services, 168a Cudmore Terrace, Henley Beach Contact - Yamini Deenadayalan   8356 3169