Parkinson's Information Seminar - Bega

Friday 29 May, 2026 - Parkinson's information seminars provide updates and discussions by neurologists, exercise physiologists, neurological nurses, exercise specialists, General Practitioners, geriatricians, finance advisors and many more professionals and experts in Parkinson's Disease.

Your guest speakers at the Bega Information

seminar:

Dr Owen Chan - Neurologist

Dr Owen Chan is a movement disorders fellow working at St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney. He has trained in neurology across St George and St Vincent's Hospitals in Sydney, as well in Wagga Wagga. He is a clinician and early-career researcher with passion in all areas of movement disorders, and has a particular interest in the management of Parkinson's Disease and related disorders.

Dr Janice Taylor - Geriatrician

Dr Taylor completed undergraduate training at the University of Wollongong. She completed her Specialist Geriatrics training at the Wollongong Hospital and Shoalhaven Hospital. She completed a Clinical and Research Fellowship in Parkinson's disease related disorders at the Parkinson's Disease Research Clinic at Macquarie University. Her research interests include prodromal Dementia with Lewy bodies.

Colbey Van Leeuwen - Physiotherapist

Colbey graduated as a physiotherapist in 2010 and found he was drawn to the aged care and neurological rehabilitation sectors. Throughout his career, Colbey has worked in numerous settings, including large private clinics in Melbourne, a national charity organisation in Canberra, Residential Aged Care Facilities across the country, one of the largest private hospitals in the UK, and the public health system. The most common conditions Colbey has treated that affect the brain are Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke and Parkinson's Disease, all of which require different but overlapping strategies to treat effectively. Colbey now works in the Aged Care Sector from South East Regional Hospital (SERH) in Bega, with a main focus on training in falls prevention strategies and promoting independence at home. Both of these areas are key focal points for people living with Parkinson's disease.

Charlotte Henley-Smith - Speech Pathologist

Charlotte is a speech pathologist with over 10 years of clinical experience in the assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders. She has had a particular interest in working with people living with Parkinson’s disease since her time as a student. Charlotte is committed to person-centred care and evidence-based practice, ensuring the best possible outcomes for her clients.

 Millie Smith - Clinical Dietitian

Originally from Melbourne, Millie is a new graduate dietitian from Deakin University, currently working at South East Regional Hospital. She has a strong interest in supporting people living with chronic conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, through evidence‑based nutrition care.

10.30 am- Registration and morning tea

Cost: $20.00

For any further information, please contact Christine McGee (02) 8051 1900

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