Parkinson's Disease Public Forum
Thursday 9 April 2026, 12.30pm – 4.15pm
Lakeside Hotel & Conference Centre (formerly MGSM Executive Hotel), 5 Management Drive, Macquarie Park


Please join us for this free event, sharing easy to understand, up to date information about Parkinson’s disease from clinicians and researchers dedicated to improving everyday care. This event will explore practical strategies and emerging approaches that may help people living with Parkinson’s, their families and carers.

Our guest speakers, Associate Professor Natalie Allen and Associate Professor Florin Gandor, will share their expertise on exercise and advanced therapies.

Find more about the speakers and their presentations.

  • Join us in person at the Lakeside Hotel and Conference Centre, 5 Management Drive, Macquarie Park.
  • If you cannot attend in person, you can register to attend the live webinar or receive a recording.

Transportation: Limited free parking is available. There will also be a free shuttle bus running between the Macquarie University Metro station and the venue, both before and after the event.  


Program
*Subject to change

12.30pm – 1pm Guest arrival/registration (coffee/tea provided)
1pm - 1.10pm Acknowledgement of Country and Welcome
Professor Simon Lewis
1.10pm – 2pm Session 1: Role of Exercise in Parkinson’s Disease 
Associate Professor Natalie Allen
2pm – 3pm Break (afternoon tea provided)
3pm – 4pm Session 2: Role of Smart Therapies in Parkinson’s Disease  
Associate Professor Florin Gandor
4pm – 4.15pm Session wrap-up 

Download the program

Learn more about Professor Simon Lewis and the work of the Parkinson’s Disease Research Clinic.

For further details about this event, please contact us at pd.clinic@mq.edu.au.

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