Unshaken
A Parkinson's event with a twist
In the face of Parkinson’s disease Robyn’s glass has always been half full. You are invited to share her positive outlook over one of her great loves – a gin and tonic and a chat at Archie Rose Distilling Co. Robyn will introduce you to some experts who will talk about what it means to be diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and how to follow in her positive steps.
Where: Archie Rose Distilling Co.
Location: 85 Dunning Ave, Rosebery NSW 2018
Date: Tuesday, 9 April 2019
Time: 6:30pm
Dress Code: Cocktail of course – black (clip on) tie optional
Enjoy a Gin & Tonic with Robyn
Robyn has had Parkinson’s disease for just under 30 years but this doesn’t stop her from enjoying life with the condition. She was diagnosed as a young mother with 6 kids so she didn’t fit the perceived archetype of an old person in retirement.
Robyn wants to share her positive outlook with you so she’s inviting you to join her in one of her favourite afternoon past times, enjoying a gin and tonic and a chat about living a good life.
Expert Panel Discussion
We believe there could be no better place to bring you all together like this than at Australia’s most highly awarded distillery. It’s a perfect setting for a stimulating and energising evening where an expert panel will talk about being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and how to take positive steps for the future.
VIP Black "Clip On" Tie Launch
The INSIGHT Summit is the largest global online event in Parkinson’s bringing together experts, academics, specialists, clinicians and other people living with Parkinson’s to mark World Parkinson’s Day.
A cocktail evening to celebrate the good life and kick-off this high spirited, global gathering is just what the doctor ordered!
Cocktail Shaker Launch
You thought Parkinson’s disease was a disability but that’s where you’re wrong. We are launching a cocktail shaker that works perfectly with your tremor. In this case it’s good to have the shakes. If you’re at home or even at a gathering of friends and you want to show of your new skills, a special master class with the friendly folk from Archie Rose will demonstrate how with the aid of this device.
The Design Faculty @ UTS
There are many practical things that are developed to assist someone with Parkinson’s disease and they all help a lot, but what about something that’s fun. The IPD-R (Integrated Product Design Research) team in the School of Design at UTS loved the idea of creating an aid that assists one of the great pleasures in life. They embarked on creating a cocktail shaker that amplifies the tremor of a person with Parkinson’s disease – the ultimate advantage when mixing a cocktail.
The Panel of Speakers
Royal Rehab
Royal Rehab is a registered charity which provides rehabilitation and disability support services for people who have experienced serious injury or illness. Celebrating its 120-year anniversary in 2019, Royal Rehab provides innovative evidence-based programs designed to support people to achieve as much independence and quality of life as possible. Royal Rehab is proud to offer PD Warrior, the intensive exercise program for people living with Parkinson’s Disease. A commitment to clinical excellence, education and research, and personalised care underpins Royal Rehab’s work.
Royal Rehab are the major event sponsor for Unshaken.
MetroRehab
MetroRehab is an independent private rehabilitation hospital based in Petersham. They provide the highest level of patient care through dedicated staff experienced in all major rehabilitation specialties. Committed to providing specialist programs with professionalism and empathy, they create a warm and friendly environment. Their sole focus is helping their patients achieve a better quality of life through rehabilitation, and are constantly looking at new ways to help improve outcomes for our patients. They offer a complete spectrum of state of the art facilities including a fully equipped gymnasium and a heated hydrotherapy pool (incorporating disabled access).
INSIGHT Summit 2019
The INSIGHT summit is the largest global online event in Parkinson’s bringing together with experts, academics, specialists, clinicians and other people living with Parkinson’s. The Online Summit is a new way to gather INSIGHT and be part of the voice for change, collaboration and cure!
In its inaugural year, INSIGHT 2018 raised $30,000 in proceeds from ticket sales. This year it is a #UNITED global MISSION to raise $1 MILLION in ticket sale proceeds for our International Charity Partners.
University of Technology Sydney
UTS is a dynamic and innovative university in central Sydney. One of Australia’s leading universities of technology, UTS has a distinct model of learning, strong research performance and a leading reputation for engagement with industry and the professions. They also maintain strong relationships with the local community, industry, business and the professions through a wide range of partnerships, projects and events.
Archie Rose
Will Edwards converted an old 550-square-metre warehouse into a distillery, with a small bar open midday to 10pm every day, and he runs distillery tours and gin tasting events at the bar. The business is located in a vibrant part of Rosebery, with Black Star Pastry and Kitchen by Mike drawing the lunch-time crowds, and the bar is also popular with Sydney’s hospitality workers on time off.
“The core of the business is the distillery, that’s what I always wanted to set up and it’s the foundation,” Edwards says. “The bar is fantastic, we have it as our front of house and we mix some incredible drinks, but it’s not scalable – if it’s hitting capacity every night of the week, that’s about all it can do.
