The Fourth Australian Multi-Disciplinary Conference on Parkinson's Disease
Novotel Langley Hotel Perth WA Australia
12-14 September 1997
We urge you to attend this unique Conference which enables health
practitioners, people with Parkinson's, carers, students and the general
public to meet together to share in the excitement of the latest
developments in the research and treatment of Parkinson's.
The Parkinson's Association of Western Australia, on behalf of Parkinson's
Australia, welcomes you to Perth. Why not stay on and holiday in the
wildflower state of Australia?
PROVISIONAL PROGRAM
FRIDAY 12 September
* Carers Afternoon Tea
SATURDAY 13 September
* KEYNOTE ADDRESS - "Best Practice in Parkinson's Disease" Dr Robert Iansek
(Kingston Centre, Vic.)
* "Genetics and Parkinson's Disease" Prof. Allen Roses (USA)
* "The Role of Apomorphine in the Management of the 'On-Off' Phenomena in
Late-Stage Parkinson's Disease" Andrew James (WA)
* "Intimacy, Sexuality & The Couple Living With Parkinson's" Prof. Rosemary
Coates WA (presenter: Gareth Merriman)
* "Surgery for Parkinson's Disease: Deep Brain Stimulation" Mr Malcolm Pell
(NSW)
* "Designing the Environment for End-Stage Parkinson's Disease" Gretta
Peachment (WA)
* "Parkinson's and the Internet" Celia Jones (Vic.)
* "Sexuality and Parkinson's Disease: A Workshop for Health Professionals"
Gareth Merriman (WA)
* "Do Young People With Parkinson Disease REALLY Have Different Needs? Dr
Jane Barratt (WA)
* "Nutrition Concerns Of People With Parkinson's Disease" Kathrynne Holden (USA)
* "Overview of the Use of Deprenyl in Combination with Levodopa in the
Treatment of Early & Mid-Stage Parkinson's Disease" Dr Frank Vajda (Vic.)
* "Community Education Needs: Issues of Mobility in Parkinson's Disease"
Ann Buchan SA
* "Dilemmas in the Diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease" Dr Andrew Hughes (Vic.)
* "An Assessment Model for a Parkinson's Disease Clinic": workshop for
health professionals, Ann Buchan (SA)
SUNDAY 14 September 1997
* "Surgery For Parkinson's Disease" Dr Iansek & Dr Stell, Mr Watson, Sue
Walters (WA)
* "Searching for Susceptibility Genes for Parkinson's Disease" A/Prof.
Garth Nicholson (NSW)
* "Demystifying the Neurological Examination" Dr Rick Stell (WA)
* "Lee Silverman Voice Treatment" Caroline Patterson (WA)
* "Caring Thoughts: The Role of Carers in the Management of Parkinson's
Disease" Barbara Winkler (Victoria)
* "Painting with Parkinson's" Nancy Tingey (ACT)
* "The Role of an Aged Care Assessment Team with People with Parkinson's"
Dr Christine Brassington (Queens.)
* "Advances in the Neuropharmacology of Parkinson's Disease" Dr Peter
Panegyres (WA)
* "The Courage to Fully Live: The Spirituality of Dis-Ease" Dr Loretta do
Rozario (WA)
* "Measurement of the Progression of Disability" :Workshop for health
professionals, Dr Andrew Hughes (Vic.)
* "Rhythmic Sensorimotor Facilitation of Gait in Patients with Parkinson's
Disease" Dr Gerald McIntosh (USA)
* "Cognitive Aspects of Parkinson's Disease and Depression in Parkinson's
Disease" Dr Barry Vieira (WA)
* Final Forum: Dr Iansek, Dr Hughes, Dr Vieira
REGISTRATION FEES
Before 15 July After 15 July
Full time: Parkinsonian / Carer / Student:
$175 $225
Others: $300 $375
Part Time/Day Parkinsonian / Carer / Student:
$120 $125
Others: $200 $225
Please do NOT send money until you have received your registration booklet.
To receive a registration booklet write, phone,
fax or email: Promaco Conventions Pty Ltd
PO Box 890, Canning Bridge, Applecross WA 6153 Australia
Tel: (08) 9364 8311 Fax: (08) 9316 1453
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