Welcome to Dystonia Network of Australia Inc.

Dystonia is a movement disorder characterised by muscle contractions which can cause abnormal movements, twisting and postures of any part of the body. It may also be accompanied by tremor and pain. Dystonia Network of Australia Inc. (DNA) is the peak body in Australia for adults and children with all forms of dystonia. We provide a pathway to support, information, literature and community awareness for adults and children living with dystonia and their carers and health providers.

Our aims

  • To provide appropriate, researched information for adults and children with dystonia, their carers and interested health providers
  • To increase community awareness of the condition
  • To fund seminars, educational forums and assist with research into dystonia
  • Monday 24th August
  • Saturday 12th September (at 9am with special guest – author and dystonia advocate Tom Seaman)
  • Wednesday 21st October
  • Tuesday 24th November
  • Wednesday 16th December

Please feel free to join us in this most valuable time of networking. If you are wondering how these ‘chat times’ look then jump into the member section of the website and read about some of the past opportunities we have had together – remember this is a safe place to share your thoughts and listen to conversation, participate however it suits you.

What is Dystonia?

It’s the third most common movement disorder after Parkinson’s and Essential Tremor. Read about the types of dystonia, causes and treatments

Newly Diagnosed?

Find movement disorder neurologists, physiotherapists, support organisations and read stories from real people with dystonia

Videos and Webinars

Watch informative videos and webinars about dystonia by specialist health professionals

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Dystonia Research

Read up to date articles and research papers and find out if you may be eligible to participate in clinical trials or research

Dystonia News

September is Dystonia Awareness Month

Stay tuned for our activities in September to raise awareness of Dystonia and find out what you can do to help

Volunteers needed for promising dystonia research

Could you be eligible to participate in this exciting Australian research project?

‘Living with Dystonia’ video

In 2025 DNA commissioned a professional video featuring five Australians with dystonia who talk about what it’s really like to live with dystonia

Downloadable Dystonia Brochures

Access our downloadable brochures about the types of dystonia and treatments which have recently been updated

Can dystonia be caused by stress?

Frequently Asked Questions

Stress does not cause dystonia

But symptoms often get worse in stressful situations. This happens in most movement disorders.

Can dystonia go into remission?

Frequently Asked Questions

A small percentage of people will experience remission

Or a lessening of symptoms of their dystonia but these symptoms often return. 

Is tiredness a part of my dystonia?

Frequently Asked Questions

Many people report tiredness as part of their symptoms.

Tiredness could be due to the energy expended with constant involuntary movements.
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