Help for today
Access to information and support can make a significant and positive difference to the lives of people with Parkinson’s, their family and carers. Fight Parkinson’s provides a range of education and support services designed to help you better manage your condition and lead an active and full life.
Free downloadable resources
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
Download our ‘Coronavirus and Parkinson’s’ information sheet to help you navigate these challenging times.
Worried about visitors to your home? Click on a COVID-19 A4 poster (below) to open it; save it to your computer and print it out to pin to your front door, or pop in your front window.
COVID-19 INFO SHEET POSTER - CAREFUL POSTER - DELIVERY
HOT TOPICS
These Information Sheets based on the TOP 3 TOPICS people search for on the Fight Parkinson’s website. Click on the image to download your own copy.
Eating, Swallowing and Saliva Medication Management Walking, Freezing & Falling
Health Information Service
Fight Parkinson’s provides a free and confidential information service for anyone impacted by Parkinson’s, including people living with Parkinson’s family members, carers, medical and aged care providers.
The information line is staffed by Fight Parkinson’s’s multi-disciplinary health team from Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm (except public holidays) on 1800 644 189. Messages can be left after hours and we will return your call. You can also email us your questions, info@fightparkinsons.org.au
Learn more about our Health Information Service.
Information and Education
Parkinson’s is a chronic neurological condition with a range of complex symptoms unique to each individual diagnosed.
The most common symptoms include stiffened muscles, slowing movement and changing posture. Many people also experience resting tremor. Other symptoms can include pain, depression, anxiety, speech changes and loss of facial expression.
Parkinson’s is the second most common neurological condition seen in our community today, with 20% of people living with Parkinson’s diagnosed before they are 60. There is currently no known cause.
Learn more about some of the symptoms and issues you can manage with the right information and support:
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Parkinson’s
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Anxiety, depression and emotional changes
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Bladder control and constipation
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Communication
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Cognitive change
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Fatigue and sleep difficulties
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Eating well
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Mobility and disability aids
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Parkinson’s and work
Events and Seminars
Fight Parkinson’s hosts a number of health events and seminars throughout Victoria each year for people living with Parkinson’s and health professionals.
All events can be found here.
Please note, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions on social gatherings, we are currently unable to run our scheduled event program. Any online events scheduled during this time will also be listed on our events calendar.
Peer Support Groups
Diagnosis of a condition such as Parkinson’s can often lead to a feeling of isolation – your family and friends can support you through the process, but how can they truly understand what you are going through?
That is where a peer support group can help. Current research suggests a main benefit of peer support is that it provides a way for those facing similar challenges to share experiences and knowledge in a non-hierarchical and mutually beneficial setting. Whether living with Parkinson’s, or a family member impacted by it, our peer support network is where you'll realise you are not alone.
Finding the right expert support
Parkinson’s is a complex neurological condition. Drugs are helpful, but are only part of the treatment required to help people optimally live their lives.
Parkinson’s is personal so each person deserves tailor-made, personal treatment. Fight Parkinson’s supports the multi-disciplinary approach top care, under which both medical and allied healthcare work together to optimally treat people with Parkinson’s.
For further information, call our Health team on 1800 644 189 to speak about medical and health professionals who can help you in your local area.
Download our information sheet (left) on some of the key players in the Parkinson’s team.
Support for Carers
Caring for a loved one with a long-term, chronic condition such as Parkinson’s can be physically and emotionally draining, especially as the carer themselves grows older and experiences their own health concerns.
As evidenced by phone calls to our Health Information phone line, we know there are times when it can become overwhelming.
Learn more about how to care for yourself - as well as your loved one.