Joyful Moves

27/08/2026

📖 So much valuable information learnt in this training module provided by Parkinson's NSW

As we all know....moving is key. In whatever way you can, keep moving. A great quote I heard recently is "All or Something NOT All or Nothing". Starting small and building those healthy habits can then grow into something more. And your body and brain will be grateful for it.

Find something you enjoy and it will be so much easier to find that motivation 💃🎶

If you think that something for you could be dance...come and join us anytime. We have the most supportive and welcoming groups who genuinely enjoy each other's company and moving to great music 🌻

Whether you are living with Parkinsons or have limited mobility, please get in touch to discuss the best class for you 📞

22/08/2026

An incredible opportunity if you can make it to Sydney! Registration details on the link below 👇👇

Save the date! Join us for a free Dance for Parkinson's Community Class on 20 September!

Our class will be facilitated by by David Leventhal, Dance for PD Program Director and Founding Teacher from New York and Erica Rose Jeffrey, Dance for Parkinson's Australia, Director and Founding Teacher.

We welcome everyone from the Parkinson's community with their families and friends.

Registration is required - you can learn more and register here: https://events.humanitix.com/sydney-community-class

17/08/2026

Missed the Mind in Motion Webinar?

You can still catch this inspiring and informative presentation by watching the recording here: https://parkinsons.utas.edu.au/news

Mind in Motion celebrated the powerful connections between brain health, creativity and Parkinson’s disease, while also marking a major milestone for the Tasmania Parkinson’s Project, with more than 5,000 participants contributing to vital Parkinson’s research.

Whether you're living with Parkinson’s, supporting someone who is, or interested in brain health, this webinar is well worth watching.

🎥 Watch the recording here: https://parkinsons.utas.edu.au/news

30/07/2026

📚 Working through some online training provided by Parkinson's NSW.
This introductory course is provided FREE and open to anyone wanting to gain a better understanding of Parkinson's and how you can help improve the quality of life of someone living with Parkinson's.
So important to learn something new everyday 🌻

17/07/2026

🧠 Great info here from Brain Foundation on the benefits of exercise in helping to protect the brain.

Whilst engaging in a variety of modalities is best, the end note is to do something you enjoy and will stick to. Be it dancing, gardening, walking......any movement is better than none.

What are your movement plans today??

The relationship between physical activity and brain health is one of the most compelling areas in neuroscience today – and the evidence is growing stronger. The 2024 Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention identified 14 modifiable risk factors that together account for approximately 45 per cent ...

14/07/2026

Term 3 Commences Tuesday 21st July. Join us for some gentle, creative and rhythmical movement in one of our Joyful Moves Mobility dance classes:

🎹Rhythm & Mobility 9.30am Windale Hub - for those who are moderately active but not able to attend an all-standing class. We begin seated, move to supported standing and then cross the floor for those who choose (supported option available).

🎹Dance for Parkinsons 11.15am Charlestown Multipurpose Centre - part of the international Dance for PD network, specialised dance classes for those living with Parkinsons and their carers/families. **This class also welcomes and is suitable for those with limited mobility. Followed by a lovely morning tea and social time.

🎹Move to Music 2pm Bonnells Bay Youth & community Centre - for those who are interested in improving mobility but not able to attend an all-standing class. We begin seated then move to supported standing.

For any enquries please contact Stacey:
Phone - 0402 675 730,
Email - [email protected]
or via messenger on the link below.

13/07/2026

School Holiday Break - Reminder we are having a break from our classes this week whilst we are in the Blue Mountains ❄️

Look forward to seeing you all Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd July ☺️

29/06/2026

Shake It Up Australia is pleased to be funding a project at the University of Sydney which is part of an international research program jointly organised by The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) and other non-profits. This program will equip researchers to answer a longstanding question: why are sleep disruptions integral to neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s?

We spoke with Professor Sharon Naismith and Associate Professor Elie Matar from the University of Sydney about their research into the connection between sleep and Parkinson’s.

Read more: https://shakeitup.org.au/solving-the-parkinsons-puzzle-sharon-naismith-elie-matar/

12/06/2026

Thank you Parkinson's NSW for a very informative event in Newcastle today!

Of special note for the Dance for Parkinsons community....Photo 1 depicts the Parkinsons Disease Exercise Pyramid. Which includes Dance for PD under the Neuro-Motor Category with a recommended frequency of 3 days per week. Zoom in for further information 👀

12/06/2026

The Australian Parkinson’s Genetics Study, led by QIMR Berghofer, has uncovered substantial differences in how Parkinson’s manifests and progresses across men and women, highlighting the need for more personalised approaches to prevention, diagnosis and care.

The study found:

* Women were more likely to experience falls, reported higher rates of pain, depression and anxiety
* Men were more likely to report memory changes, along with higher rates of cognitive impairment and REM sleep behaviour disorder

Shake It Up CEO Vicki Miller said, "Seeing this study grow to become the largest active Parkinson’s cohort in the world is extraordinary, and it’s a testament to the generosity of the thousands of Australians who gave their time to participate. This is exactly the kind of bold, ambitious research our community needs.”

Read more about the research findings: http://shakeitup.org.au/australian-parkinsons-genetics-study-reveals-parkinsons-differences/