The interactive ‘No Escape Room’ campaign launched by Parkinson’s NSW is designed to help participants understand the daily challenges facing people with the condition – and continue to raise awareness during the coronavirus pandemic An Australian Parkinson’s organisation has launched an escape room designed to raise awareness about the daily challenges of living with the condition – and has touched ... read more
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