Parkinson's

Our Condition-Oriented Rehabilitation & Education (CORE) Package is designed to support your understanding of Parkinson’s and help you take practical, meaningful steps to manage it.

Enable

• Comprehensive assessment delivered by clinician(s) in cann's national network experienced in Parkinson’s
  • This session (up to 1.5 hours) explores how Parkinson’s is affecting your movement, balance, posture, fatigue, and daily activities — giving you a clear picture of where you’re at and how we can assist you.
• Personalised rehabilitation plan to support your goals and self-management

Uplift

• Up to two follow-up sessions, tailored to your needs — whether that’s developing strategies, building confidence, or adjusting your self-management approach
• Access to reliable research informed, easy-to-understand resources 

Unite

• Where appropriate, your clinician may help connect you with other services — such as community-based programmes, public health services, or additional allied health providers
• If available in your region, we may guide you towards a Parkinson’s-specific exercise class, or local and national support groups or resources.

Exceed

• Access to PD Warrior® trained clinicians - joining a global community with access to innovative rehabilitation platform and up to date clinical resources
• Telehealth options are available to ensure support is accessible no matter where you live 

To be eligible, you must either:

• Recently diagnosed: Have received a diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson’s from a neurologist or geriatrician within the last 12 months, or
• PINK1 diagnosis: Have a confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson’s related to a PINK1 gene variant (no time restriction on diagnosis), or
• Early Onset Parkinson's: Have been diagnosed before the age of 50 and registered with cann before your 50th birthday.

Once you're ready to get started, the process is simple:

1. Complete the online registration form.
   You’ll be asked for confirmation of your diagnosis, personal details and contact information. You’ll also review and agree to our patient terms and conditions and patient consents, which explain how we use your information and what to expect from the service. You can complete the form yourself, or a trusted nominee can do it on your behalf if needed.
2. Receive confirmation of your registration.
   You'll receive an automated email confirming we've received your registration, along with a PDF copy of your completed registration form, including your consent.
3. Eligibility review.
   Our team will review the information you've provided to assess your eligibility for cann's funded services. If we need further information, or your condition is outside those we currently support, we will contact you.
4. Acceptance and next steps.
   If your registration is accepted, we'll email you confirmation. This may include pre-assessment forms to complete and return to hello@cann.org.nz.
5. Booking your first appointment.
   Your local clinic will contact you to arrange your first appointment, usually within 10 working days of acceptance.

We aim to offer support as promptly as possible, but access to services may depend on available funding and clinical capacity.

We rely on the generosity of grant funders and donors to provide our services, and appreciate your understanding if there are any delays.