Movement Disorder Nurse Specialist Pilot Program

The Movement Disorder Nurse Specialist Pilot Program offers a specialised nursing service for people living with a range of movement disorders. This pilot program aims to help people with a movement disorder to live independently in the community and to prevent or reduce hospitalisations or residential care admissions.  

The service is focused on improving health outcomes for people living with neurological conditions associated with movement disorders by providing access to specialist nursing care. The program also aims to increase the capacity of health professionals to care for people with these conditions.

Who is this service for?

The service is available for people with Parkinson’s disease, related neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders, hyperkinetic movement disorders, and abnormalities in muscle tone and motor control. 

How does the service work?

As a community-based and person-centred service, a movement disorder specialist nurse will visit you at your home, residential care facility, hospital or remote community. Follow-up appointments are based on the requirements of the person and the professional assessment of the nurse. The frequency of the visits is not predetermined.  

How to access the service?

Referrals are open to anyone diagnosed with a movement disorder in Darwin, Palmerston and Big Rivers. You may self-refer to the service or a family member can contact the service on your behalf, with your permission. You may also be referred by your GP, neurologist, geriatrician, medical specialist, or the allied health team. 

Referrals should be submitted to the Community Allied Health Team at TopEndIntake.THS@nt.gov.au. 

If you want to discuss a referral, please contact Yolanda Hernandez on 0477 313 760. 

How much does the service cost?

 The service is free. 

This program is supported by Northern Territory PHN and NT Health.