The Bushlarks singing group is fun, social and creative as well as therapeutic.  Alive with the energy of its director Chrissie Shaw, this group has firmly established itself in PACT's calendar since its introduction in April 2019.  See here for more information about the Bushlarks and why singing is important. The Bushlarks meet on Mondays […]

*** Places available*** This innovative art therapy program is designed specifically for people living with Parkinson’s and has been running continuously at the Botanic Gardens since 1994 and is now offered Southside.  There is no requirement to be proficient in art and rather than being taught or directed, the unique methodology supports participants to become […]

The Carers Coffee group meets in person at the location below. For more information contact Jenny Scott on 0434 961 905 (phone and text SMS but no voicemail) or by email at carerscoffeegroup@parkinsonsact.org.au. All carers welcome! (Image Credit: Yarralumla Gallery and Oaks Brasserie)

The Bushlarks singing group is fun, social and creative as well as therapeutic.  Alive with the energy of its director Chrissie Shaw, this group has firmly established itself in PACT's […]

*** Places available*** This innovative art therapy program is designed specifically for people living with Parkinson’s and has been running continuously at the Botanic Gardens since 1994 and is now […]

This is a group for men with Parkinson's. It's based on the idea of meeting in a casual and relaxed setting where recreational games form a backdrop to simply chatting. […]

The Bushlarks singing group is fun, social and creative as well as therapeutic.  Alive with the energy of its director Chrissie Shaw, this group has firmly established itself in PACT's […]

For more information email Michael Robbins

*** Places available*** This innovative art therapy program is designed specifically for people living with Parkinson’s and has been running continuously at the Botanic Gardens since 1994 and is now […]

ZEST classes are movement classes designed for adults who want to keep their body and brain active and healthy, regardless of their mobility, skill or age.  We start sitting on a chair, with options to stand and travel. No previous dance experience is necessary. These classes are taught by the ZEST team – a group […]

  ZEST classes are movement classes designed for adults who want to keep their body and brain active and healthy, regardless of their mobility, skill or age.  We start sitting […]

The Bushlarks singing group is fun, social and creative as well as therapeutic.  Alive with the energy of its director Chrissie Shaw, this group has firmly established itself in PACT's calendar since its introduction in April 2019.  See here for more information about the Bushlarks and why singing is important. The Bushlarks meet on Mondays […]

*** Places available*** This innovative art therapy program is designed specifically for people living with Parkinson’s and has been running continuously at the Botanic Gardens since 1994 and is now offered Southside.  There is no requirement to be proficient in art and rather than being taught or directed, the unique methodology supports participants to become […]

ZEST classes are movement classes designed for adults who want to keep their body and brain active and healthy, regardless of their mobility, skill or age.  We start sitting on a chair, with options to stand and travel. No previous dance experience is necessary. These classes are taught by the ZEST team – a group […]

  ZEST classes are movement classes designed for adults who want to keep their body and brain active and healthy, regardless of their mobility, skill or age.  We start sitting on a chair, with options to stand and travel. No previous dance experience is necessary. These classes are taught by the ZEST team – a […]

This is a group for men with Parkinson's. It's based on the idea of meeting in a casual and relaxed setting where recreational games form a backdrop to simply chatting. The games range from tennis to boules and Finska, from backgammon and boggle to board games, but anything of interest really. The chat ranges from […]

This is an informal gathering of locals who are living with a Parkinson’s diagnosis and/or their Carers. Come along and enjoy the informal atmosphere, have a coffee, a chat and meet others who are living with Parkinson’s. Meetings of this support group will normally be on the fourth Thursday of each month but this will […]