Upcoming Events

Join us for a special evening of Christmas Carols presented by Restoring Hope Parkinson’s Therapy “Choir of Sound INTENT” and featuring The Maleny Harp Ensemble and Salvation Army Band (Nambour).

HILLTOP EVENTS CENTRE, Sundale Palmwoods
61 Jubilee Dr, Palmwoods

5pm Friday, 28 November 2025

Restoring Hope Parkinson’s Therapy (RHPT) will soon again host a Student Open Day, welcoming Speech Pathology students to gain hands-on experience in Parkinson’s therapy.

Students will complete the Parkinson Voice Project’s SPEAK OUT!® training before taking part in mock sessions using the SPEAK OUT!® program. They’ll see firsthand how speech therapy helps restore voices and confidence in people living with Parkinson’s.

It promises to be a day of learning, speaking, singing, and connection — all with INTENT!

With thanks to Lorraine Dippelsmann, of Fig Tree Hollow Bears, for once again sharing her incredible bear making abilities, we are excited to share that we have three bears in this year’s Benevolent Bear Collection.

Meet Archibald, Elizabeth and Gizmo – three handcrafted, bespoke bears created with a very special purpose to raise funds for Restoring Hope Parkinson’s Therapy and the work we do to restore the lives of those impacted by Parkinson’s.

The auctions for the 2025 Benevolent Bears begin online from 27 July, ending with a live auction at the Annual Fundraising Celebration on 10 August.

2025 Benevolent Bear Auction Dates:

Archibald – 27th July – 3rd August (Online auction)
Elizabeth – 3rd August – 10th August (Online auction)
Gizmo – 10th August [Live auction at RHPT’s Annual Fundraising Celebration]
Esther – 10th August [Live auction at RHPT’s Annual Fundraising Celebration]

Click here to discover the previous collections.

Come enjoy an afternoon with us at The Barn on Flaxton. Enjoy coffee and cake (all generously donated by The Barn on Flaxton), listen to our Choir of Sound INTENT, and enjoy the fundraising festivities throughout the auctions, raffles and sale of items all donated by local businesses. 

All funds raised at this event go directly to our Restoring Hope Parkinson’s Therapy charity.

$15 per person includes coffee and cake.

The Barn on Flaxton
3:30pm Sunday 10 August 2025

RSVP by 5 August to info@rhptherapy.org.au

Come along to a special community Christmas Carols presented by Restoring Hope Parkinson’s Therapy “Choir of Sound INTENT” and featuring The Harp Ensemble.

Sundale Palmwoods
61 Jubilee Dr, Palmwoods

5pm Saturday 30 November 2024

Our annual RHPT Fundraising Celebration held at The Barn on Flaxton is happening again on 7 September 2024.

We have a wide variety of items available for auction thanks to the generosity of local businesses and individuals. Included in the auctions will be Benevolent Bear, “Peter” with his creature friend “Frederick the frog”, as well as hampers, gift vouchers, special gift items and more!

RHPT’s very own Choir of Sound Intent will also be performing during the afternoon.

$15 per person, includes coffee and cake generously provided by The Barn on Flaxton.

All money raised goes directly to supporting the work of RHPT.

The Barn on Flaxton
3:30pm Saturday 7 September 2024

RSVP by 2 September to info@rhptherapy.org.au

The auctions for the 2024 Benevolent Bears run from 30 June to 7 September with a mix of live auctions and online auctions.

Lorraine Dipplesmann of Fig Tree Hollow Bears, has generously handcrafted a total of seven unique bears for the 2024 Collection, each of which have their own special creature friend. The bespoke bears are fully jointed, made of mohair and have glass eyes.

These special bears have a special mission. All funds raised from their auctions go directly towards supporting people living with Parkinson’s and the work of Restoring Hope Parkinson’s Therapy. Click here to discover the previous collections.

2024 Benevolent Bear Auction Dates:

Scottie and Lucy – 30th June [Live auction at the Step Out for Parkinson’s™ event]
Kevin and Owl – 30th June [Live auction at the Step Out for Parkinson’s™ event]
Blake and Birdie – 30th June – 14th July (Online auction)
Mrs Bouquet and Daisy – 14th July – 28th July (Online auction)
Connie and Butterfly – 28th July – 11th August (Online auction)
Buzz and Bee – 11th August – 25th August (Online auction)
Peter and Frederick – 7th September [Live auction at RHPT’s Annual Fundraising Celebration]

Come and be part of something truly special as we STEP OUT for Parkinson’s!

We are proud to be one of the three beneficiaries of this year’s Step Out for Parkinson’s™ event thanks to The Parkinson’s Centre “The Park”. The event increases awareness; creates hope and raises money for three local charities supporting people living with Parkinson’s.

Gather your friends and family and come get those legs moving as we walk together for a great cause.

Click this link to register for the event or to donate. Please choose “Restoring Hope Parkinson’s Therapy” as the charity that you would like your funds donated to.

If you are involved in a business and would like to consider corporate sponsorship, please click here for further details.

University of the Sunshine Coast Athletics Track
8:00am – 12:00pm Sunday 30 June 2024

The Parkinson’s Choir of Sound Intent Sing-A-Long Group are proud to bring you the most challenging production yet with songs and music from the first World War to today’s well known Australian songs. This is with the support of the 2^nd Light Horse Regiment – Woombye Troop, The Salvation Army Band Nambour Corp, and all the Volunteers.

Come and sing along with us and also listen to excerpts from letters written home by Anzacs, some of whom never made it back.

Palmwoods Sundale Garden Village
61 Jubilee Drive, PALMWOODS
3:00 pm Saturday 27^th April 2024

The North Blackall Range Probus Club has invited Karen Malcolm (RHPT Speech Pathologist) to speak at their monthly gathering. This is an opportunity to provide information about the work and charity of RHPT as well as share inspiring stories of hope.

Mapleton Bowls Club
Friday 12 April 2024, 10:00am – 12noon 

Dietitian and nutritionist, Yvonne Feeley, provides information on common nutrition issues often experienced by those living with Parkinson’s, with some suggestions and solutions.

Hope Community Church Auditorium
86 Windsor Rd, Burnside
Wednesday 20 March 2024, 2:00pm-2:45pm

You are invited to Carols at Sundale Palmwoods. Hear our special Parkinson’s choir and the heavenly music of the harp ensemble.

Sundale Palmwoods
61 Jubilee Dr, Palmwoods
Friday, 1 December 2023, 5:00pm

Hear from Nurse Navigators from the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service as they provide general information about medications.

Hope Community Church Auditorium
86 Windsor Rd, Burnside
2:00pm-2:45pm Thursday, 23 November 2023

It’s time for our annual RHPT Fundraising Celebration held at The Barn on Flaxton.
We have many items available for auction thanks to the generosity of local businesses.
All money raised from the auction goes directly to supporting the work of RHPT.

The Barn on Flaxton
445 Flaxton Dr, Flaxton
Saturday, 2 September 2023, 3:30pm

Hear from James Rickards from Prestige InHome Care as he shares information on navigating Aged Care.
Afternoon tea provided.

86 Windsor Rd, Burnside
2:00pm Thursday, 13 July 2023

RHPT volunteers join the passionate group of advocates including state Government, Nurses, support group coordinators, community leaders and Police officers to take part in the inaugural 1,000,000 Steps Ahead Of Parkinson’s. The 30km hike through the Sunshine Coast national parks takes two days, finishing at the Mapleton Markets held at 31 Obi Obi Rd. Navigating some of the Coast’s steepest terrain, the journey symbolises the difficult journey of someone newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s.

The Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk (Baroon Pocket Dam to Mapleton)
21-22 April 2023