Neurological Council of WA

14/11/2025

🌟 Happy Children’s Day! 🌟

Today, we celebrate the joy, resilience, and boundless potential of every child. We believe every child deserves the chance to thrive - especially those living with neurological conditions.

Our NeuroKids Paediatric Community Neurological Nurses are here to support WA children and their families with compassionate care and connection to vital resources that make a real difference.

Because every child’s journey matters, and every milestone is worth celebrating.

💙🧠 Together, let’s create a world where all kids can shine bright.

To learn more about NeuroKids, call 1800 645 771 or visit https://ow.ly/C9oO50XqUlt

13/11/2025

What an incredible day at this year's Have a Go Day during WA Seniors Week!

Yesterday, our Community Neurological Nurses joined thousands of seniors at Burswood Park for WA’s premier Seniors Week celebration - a day dedicated to staying active, connected, and informed.

Visitors at the Neurological Council of WA stall explored resources on better brain health, picked up flyers and referral sheets, and even tried out our Smokerlyzer machine to learn about CO₂ levels for smokers. We loved seeing people challenge themselves with brain games and puzzles, and our Neurological Nurses were busy providing free health checks and stroke assessments.

Have a Go Day has grown from humble beginnings in 1991 to welcoming over 15,000 attendees and 220 site holders each year - and we’re proud to be part of this highly anticipated community event promoting physical, mental, and social wellbeing.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our stall - here’s to healthier brains and happier lives 🧠

12/11/2025

Our NeuroCare Community Neurological Nurse, Charlotte Jolley, enjoyed meeting with local faces at The City of Albany Seniors Expo yesterday, and sharing about our NeuroCare service in the Great Southern region 🧠

Many people told us they didn’t realise these types of neuro supports were available locally - and that’s exactly why being out in the community matters. We want to make it easier for anyone living with neurological conditions or symptoms to access the help they need, closer to home, where possible.

If you or someone you know in Albany or the Great Southern needs support:

📞 Call our NeuroCare TeleNurse hotline on 1800 645 771 for advice and guidance
🤝 Join our free Albany NeuFriends Neurological Support Group - the next meeting is Thursday, 27 November (register for free here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1068106)

Together, we’re building stronger, more connected neurological support for those in regional WA.

11/11/2025

🌻 “It is possible to survive in the hardest of places. It is also possible to bloom.”

Ellen’s words come from a place of lived experience — a journey with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) that changed everything. What helped her bloom? People who listened, understood, and stood beside her — including her family, our NeuroCare Community Neurological Nurse Charlotte, and the Albany FND peer group, part of the NeuFriends network.

Read her full story and see how connection can change everything: https://ow.ly/fQwj50XnzZO

09/11/2025

Everyday choices shape how your brain functions - at any age, in any circumstance.

Good sleep, nourishing food, regular movement, learning new things, staying connected and living mindfully can all strengthen the brain's ability to adapt, recover and thrive. These same habits also support wellbeing and quality of life for people living with neurological conditions.

Which of these habits and strategies do you already practice?

At the Neurological Council of WA, we're working to build a community where brain health is supported, understood and valued across every stage of life.

🧠 Our NeuroCare Community Neurological Nurses will be offering free health checks and brain health tips during Seniors Week at Have A Go Day in Burswood Park - come and visit us from 10am - 3pm, this Wednesday 12th November!

07/11/2025

Last Friday our Albany NeuFriends Neurological Support Group had the pleasure of having Scott Leary MLA, member for Albany, attend. Our NeuroCare Community Neurological Nurse, Tania Hughes, lead an important discussion about the long wait times to see a neurologist in the Great Southern, and the importance of peer support groups like NeuFriends Albany to provide those in the region with valuable information, support and community connection.

The Neurological Council of WA would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Scott for his generous support of our NeuFriends initiative in Albany - we are incredibly grateful, and it was wonderful to meet face-to-face.

If you or someone you know is seeking neurological support in the Great Southern:
🧠 Join our free Albany NeuFriends Neurological Support Group
☎️ Call our NeuroCare Telenurse Helpline on 1800 645 771

Next Albany NeuFriends meeting: November 27
Register here: https://ow.ly/arAO50Xnyon

05/11/2025

We’re excited to be part of Have a Go Day at Burswood Park this Wednesday 13th November, 9am - 3pm 🎉

Hosted by the Seniors Recreation Council of WA, this fun event encourages the over-50s community to try a range of activities, stay socially connected and keep physically & mentally active. There's free entry, free activities, lots of giveaways & more!

You’ll find us in the marquee alongside our friends at Meningitis Centre Australia and the Stroke Foundation — creating a little neuro health hub 🧠

Our Community Neurological Nurses will be there to provide free health checks and stroke assessments, or you can stop by to play some fun puzzles and games to promote brain fitness 💪🧩

Thank you to Seniors Recreation Council of WA Inc. for this vital community day.

We hope to see you there!

05/11/2025

Find connection, practical resources and support along your neurological journey 🧠

Our NeuFriends Neurological Support Groups are safe, welcoming spaces for people impacted by neurological conditions or symptoms, including individuals, families and carers. You'll have the opportunity to learn through shared experiences, as well as from our team of Community Neurological Nurses and guest speakers, and build meaningful connections with those who understand.

During November there are NeuFriends Support Groups happening in:

📍GERALDTON: 10am - 12pm Wednesday 12th November, at Lotteries House in Geraldton
📍MANDURAH: 10am - 12pm Friday 14th November, at Lakelands Library and Community Centre (proudly supported by City of Mandurah)
📍NORTHAM: 11:30am - 1:30pm Wednesday 19th November, T Bridgeley Community Centre ✨This is a NEW Group supported by Alike WA ✨
📍ALBANY: 10:30am - 12pm Thursday 27th November, at Juniper Albany Community Centre

Tickets are free and include coffee, tea and light refreshments.

🔗 Visit ncwa.com.au/events for more information and to book your place.

We hope to see you there!

04/11/2025

Peripheral neuropathy is far more common than most people realise - affecting around 1 in 10 Australians.

It occurs when the nerves that carry messages between the brain, spinal cord and the rest of the body are damaged, causing symptoms such as pain, tingling, numbness, muscle weakness, or problems with balance, blood pressure or digestion.

The causes are wide-ranging: diabetes, cancer treatments, autoimmune conditions, vitamin deficiencies and sometimes no clear cause at all. Treatments can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life, but each person’s experience is different.

In this in-depth article, Phil Reed, Chair of the Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group, shares his personal journey: from years of pain and uncertainty to finding ways to live well through medical care, lifestyle adjustments and community support.

💬 Our NeuroCare Community Neurological Nurses are here to help people living with peripheral neuropathy navigate care options, coordinate health services and access funding or peer support across WA. For support, call our NeuroCare TeleNurse Helpline on 1800 645 711.

🔗 Read the full story and explore current treatment options and research here:

Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is far more common than many realise — affecting an estimated 1 in 10 Australians — yet it remains under-recognised and under-funded compared with other neurological conditions.

30/10/2025

Need help navigating the healthcare system to find the right neurological care?

Our skilled NeuroCare Community Neurological Nurses are here to help you navigate the healthcare system and connect with the right neurological support — wherever you are in WA.

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, managing ongoing symptoms, or caring for someone with a neurological condition, our nurses can help you:

🧠Understand your condition and treatment options
🏡 Access local services and supports
🤝Coordinate care across health and community providers

No referral needed. Just call our free NeuroCare TeleNurse Hotline on 1800 645 771 for information, advice and connection to the support that’s right for you.

Learn more about NeuroCare: https://ow.ly/plOH50Xk9Zj

30/10/2025

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our NEW Northam NeuFriends Neurological Support Group - supported by the Alike WA Pay It Forward Grant👏🎉

Whether you're living with a neurological condition or symptoms, or are helping to care for someone who is, you're invited to attend our launch event:

📅 11:30am - 1:30pm, Wednesday November 19
📍Bridgeley Community Centre – 91/93 Wellington Street, Northam

This is a fun, free, inclusive and safe space where you'll be able to share and connect with others and meet our NeuroCare Community Neurological Nurse, Tessa, who is available for information, nursing assessments & support.

The Northam NeuFriends Support Group will then run on every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 11:30am - 1:30pm.

We hope to see you there! Seats are limited, so please book your free place here: https://ow.ly/KVjs50XgI8h

29/10/2025

“Seven or eight years ago, I couldn’t stand for more than 15 minutes without excruciating pain. My neurologist told me, ‘There’s no cure. Just try to manage it.’ ”

Philip’s story is one of thousands — a reminder that Peripheral Neuropathy affects an estimated 1 in 10 Australians, yet remains widely misunderstood and under-funded.

In our latest article, Phil shares his journey of learning to live with PN, alongside expert insights into what causes it, current treatments, and why awareness matters more than ever.

🔗 Read the full story: https://ow.ly/p8To50XgJ31