Neil earned much respect across his remarkable life. You can leave your own tribute in the comments below.
A beautiful man. A wonderful uncle. An extraordinary human being.
Mark Greenhill oam, nephew
Vale Neil Sligar, formerly of Eschol Park.
Anoulack Chanthivong, NSW Minister for industry and Trade, macquarie fields mp, gym partner and former local member.
A courageous and generous man who was one of the public faces of Parkinson’s disease.
Neil was a major contributor to the Macarthur Parkinson’s Support Group. Through the group, Neil advocated for improved local services and more community nurses to assist those living with Parkinson’s disease.
In 2016, I had the pleasure of presenting Neil with a NSW Community Service Award acknowledging Neil’s tireless work advocating for improved access to care for people with Parkinson’s disease.
Neil used exercise to help manage the disease and improve his quality of life. In doing so, he paved the way for more research into management of the disease through physical therapy.
Fittingly, April marks World Parkinson’s Awareness Month and today is World Parkinson’s Day. This would not be lost on Neil, who was spreading awareness and advocating on behalf of the 70,000 individuals affected by Parkinson’s in NSW right to the end.
Our community is forever grateful for Neil’s contributions, which sought to make life better for people living with Parkinson’s, their families and carers.
Vale Neil Sligar. Rest in peace.
I am very sorry to hear this sad news.
Professor kay double, professor of neuroscience, Sydney university, where neil contributed to education of undergraduate students on parkinson’s disease
I remember Neil with great respect and
affection.
We are most grateful to your father for the countless hours he
Mary Kay Walker, CEO Parkinson’s NSW
gave through the local Support Group and on the
Parkinson’s NSW council to raise awareness and
advocate for stronger services and supports for people
living with Parkinson’s. His steadfast commitment to
promoting the benefits of exercise in managing
Parkinson’s disease were outstanding and something of
which we continue to advise the importance to others
living with Parkinson’s – a legacy of which Neil should
be proud.
We wish you the best for the day and know it will be a service befitting
Neil’s extraordinary life.
So many of my childhood memories are from the time I spent with Uncle Neil. From bush walks in the Blue Mountains to hikes around his home in Canberra. I think what will always live so fondly in my memory was his love of dogs and their love for him. From his beloved Scamp – whose adventures could fill a book through to his neighbour’s red setter that adopted Neil. He loved our Pup dearly too. Showing his love by sharing a cold beer with her on one very hot Christmas Day.
Deborah Greenhill, neice
Uncle Neil will be dearly missed.
I’m so very sorry to hear this sad news, David. I was always so fond of your dear dad. He was such an incredible man. The world is a less wonderful place without him in it.
Heather McKenzie-Sylvester, friend of son
Your dad was always an inspiration to me – if he could tackle life with his chronic illness with such gusto, then so could I with my own illness. A remarkable man. He’ll be greatly missed.
Corine Brown, friend of son
Goodbye my dear friend Neil Sligar. I will treasure our
Ross Gillett, friend and gym partner
memories of our Unifit gym workouts where you pushed
yourself to the limits, our times cheering on the
Brumbies, our Unity Charity walks and just for being a
mate. I will miss you.
So sorry to hear this news. But your dad was such an intelligent, amazing man. I know my husband and your dad had so much respect for each other.
Bev McKenzie, friend
My condolences to you and your family David. Michelle Barton and I are friends of Neil’s (me from attending the gym at the same time as him for years!). There was a particular machine that he used that allowed him to be symptom free for about 60 seconds after he used it! Incredible to witness! He was a great man.
Jennifer Jayne, gym partner
We will miss him, but a true gentleman like Neil doesn’t come along all that often these days so we will always be grateful for having known him and being able to spend the time we did.
Colin Rooke, friend and business associate
A magnificent and gentle human being. He will be remembered very fondly.
In his professional life as a financial planner, Neil demonstrated a deep commitment to helping others secure their financial futures. He approached his work with integrity, wisdom and compassion, always striving to empower his clients to achieve their goals and
Vicky Williams, former employee and business associate
aspirations. His dedication to professional touched the lives of countless individuals and families, leaving a lasting legacy of financial security and stability.
Beyond his professional achievements, Neil will be remembered for his kindness, generosity and genuine concern for others. He was a supportive friend, a loving family member and a pillar of strength in our community. His presence brought warmth and light into the lives of those fortunate enough to know Neil and his memory will continue to inspire us for years to come.
Rest in peace dear Neil. You will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
Neil Sligar - Memorial 
I was so sad to hear of Neil’s death, and I wish to send my sincere sympathy to Neil’s family and friends. I have known Neil since 2004, meeting him through Parkinson’s NSW. At the time, as a Parkinson’s researcher and physiotherapist, I was keen to see Neil’s vigorous exercise program and to take some photographs. Neil was keen to spread the word, and I have continued to use his photos in both research presentations and teaching nationally and internationally over the last 20 years. Neil was an advocate for vigorous exercise, long before it became evidence-based, and Neil contributed to the evidence, leading by example. Rest in peace Neil, your example will live on.
Emeritus Professor Colleen Canning, The University of Sydney
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