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
Dystonia Awareness Month is here!
Awareness Month Q & A interviews
Read our first two Awareness Month Q & A interviews here.
Awareness Month Radio Interview
Listen to Trish and DNA committee member Wendy raise awareness in an interview with Goldfields FM here.
Awareness Month Videos
Watch our awareness month videos on Australian dystonia research and genetics in dystonia here.
Pets for Dystonia Competition!
Our competition is open to members, family and friends. Take a photo of your pet or you with your pet (or soft toy for children) and have something blue in the photo. Write a few words about what your pet means to you and email it to info@dystonia.org.au by 22nd September 2023. Entries will be displayed on our website and the winning entry will receive a $100 gift voucher and the runner up a $50 gift voucher.
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
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Newly Diagnosed?
Find movement disorder neurologists, allied health professionals, support organisations and read stories from people with dystonia
Find out MoreVideos 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 about all aspects of dystonia from both Australia and overseas
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September is Dystonia Awareness Month
Watch our first awareness month video here. Find out what’s happening during September and how you can help raise awareness
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Q & A interview series
Read our 5 minute interviews with author, life coach and dystonia advocate Tom Seaman and dystonia researcher Jordan Morrison-Ham.
Read here
Downloadable Dystonia Brochures
Access our downloadable brochures which have recently been updated
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Funding for Australian Research
During 2022 & 2023 DNA contributed funds to Australian dystonia research projects
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Books by and for people with Dystonia
Read books written by, about or for people with dystonia including the new fiction book about the dystonia journey of one of our members
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Member Zoom Chats
Upcoming dates for 2023:
Friday 29th September
Wednesday 25th October
Wednesday 22nd November
Thursday 14th December
