One diagnosis, an entirely changed outlook

David Backer pictured with Governor of WA Chris Dawson (left) wife Kirsten Blacker and Mrs Darrilyn Dawson upon David receiving his Order of Australia medal.

Being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease forced Clinical Professor David Blacker to change direction and form a different outlook on life.

By Ara Jansen

After the shock of being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, Clinical Professor David Blacker AM decided he wasn’t going to live in fear of what might happen but instead thrive firmly in the present and live his most satisfying life....

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