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No matter your stage or relationship to Parkinson’s, we are in this together.
Parkinson’s and You
Information about Parkinson’s and how it affects your life.
- What is Parkinson’s?
  Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition that affects people from all walks of life. It is quite common, many people are affected and if you have recently been diagnosed you are not alone, Fight Parkinson’s is here to support you.
- Symptoms
  Although classified as a movement disorder, it can affect people in different ways. Sometimes the emotional changes can be more troublesome than the motor changes, and can have a bigger impact on the day-to-day life of someone living with Parkinson’s.
- Treatments & Professional Support
  It is important for people living with Parkinson’s to be proactive in the management of their condition. However, they do not have to face this challenge alone.
- Living with Parkinson’s
  One of the key things to remember is that most people with Parkinson’s disease continue to live long and rewarding lives.
- Health Professionals
Support for You
Help and support resources for you.
Information for You
Fight Parkinson’s provides a range of resources and publications that can assist people living with Parkinson’s, their families and carers to feel more informed about the condition.
How to Get Involved
There are many ways you can support Fight Parkinson’s. We have many activities you can take part in, plus opportunities to volunteer.
Research
Fight Parkinson’s is committed to funding vital research to further understand Parkinson’s, to find better treatment options and ultimately a cure.
About Us
Parkinson’s is a very individual condition, with each person experiencing a different combination of symptoms.
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Upcoming Events and Bookings

17 Jul

Positive Life: Cognition and Parkinson’s [POSTPONED]
Online Session via Teams
This Positive Life Session is postponed.

18 Jul

Wimmera Community Seminar
Horsham CWA Hall, 37 McPherson Street, Horsham VIC, 3400
Are you interested in learning more about Parkinson's and connecting with others living with the condition? Fight Parkinson’s is bringing Parkinson’s experts to Horsham for a free Community Seminar on Thursday, 18 July 2024.

24 Jul

Ask the Expert: Deep Brain Stimulation with Dr Wesley Thevathasan
Online Session via Teams
This Ask the Expert session with Dr Wesley Thevathasan will provide insights into how Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) can treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s.

26 Jul

Online Singing
Online Session via Zoom
Join our online singing community and get ready to belt out some tunes in the comfort and security of your own home.

08 Aug

Recently Diagnosed Seminar
Online Session via Teams
This Recently Diagnosed Seminar is two 90-minute sessions held online from 4:00pm to 5:30pm on Thursday 8 and Friday 9 August.

10 Aug

Young@Park: Young Onset Parkinson’s Conference
Novotel Geelong, 10/14 Eastern Beach Rd, Geelong VIC 3220
Although the average age of the onset of Parkinson’s is 65, it’s estimated that 1 in 5 people are of working age. This is known as Young Onset Parkinson’s.

14 Aug

Ask the Expert: Financial Planning with Kathryn Humphreys
Online Session via Teams
Managing finances, understanding the Services Australia (formerly Centrelink) and how and when to access government benefits is confusing and sometimes frustrating. This Ask the Expert session will provide information on the entitlements, supports and services available.

15 Aug

Positive Life: Wellness and living with Parkinson’s
Online Sessions via Teams
Wellness, lifestyle and mindfulness are commonly-used words and approaches to managing health and wellbeing. But how can we apply these approaches to Parkinson's?

16 Aug

Online Singing
Online Sessions via Zoom
Join our online singing community and get ready to belt out some tunes in the comfort and security of your own home.

12 Sep

Recently Diagnosed Seminar
Online Session via Teams
This Recently Diagnosed Seminar is two 90-minute sessions held online from 4:00pm to 5:30pm on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 September.

13 Sep

Online Singing
Online Sessions via Zoom
Join our online singing community and get ready to belt out some tunes in the comfort and security of your own home.

31 Oct

Recently Diagnosed Seminar
Online Session via Teams
This Recently Diagnosed Seminar is two 90-minute sessions held online from 4:00pm to 5:30pm on Thursday 31 October and Friday 1 November.

12 Dec

Recently Diagnosed Seminar
Online Session via Teams
This Recently Diagnosed Seminar is two 90-minute sessions held online from 4:00pm to 5:30pm on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 December.

Past Events

12 Jul, 2024 Online Singing

28 Jun, 2024 Online Singing

27 Jun, 2024 Recently Diagnosed Seminar

26 Jun, 2024 Ask the Expert: Insurances and Superannuation with Kim Shaw (Young Onset Parkinson’s focused)

25 Jun, 2024 Benalla Community Seminar

14 Jun, 2024 Positive Life: Nutrition and swallowing when you have Parkinson’s

14 Jun, 2024 Online Singing

31 May, 2024 Online Singing

23 May, 2024 Positive Life: Navigating the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

16 May, 2024 Recently Diagnosed Seminar [Young Onset Parkinson’s Focused]

15 May, 2024 Geelong Community Seminar

14 May, 2024 Ask the Expert: Early and Young Onset Parkinson’s with Dr Richard Blazé

10 May, 2024 Ask the Expert: PSP Research update

10 May, 2024 Online Singing

05 May, 2024 A Walk in the Park (Geelong)

29 Apr, 2024 Parkinson’s Research Symposium

28 Apr, 2024 A Walk in the Park (Swan Hill)

26 Apr, 2024 A Walk in the Park (Colac)

26 Apr, 2024 Online Singing

24 Apr, 2024 Ask the Expert: Something for Everybody (new online learning launch)

24 Apr, 2024 Positive Life: Driving and Parkinson’s

21 Apr, 2024 A Walk in the Park 2024

12 Apr, 2024 Online Singing

22 Mar, 2024 Online Singing

21 Mar, 2024 Positive Life: Sleep and Parkinson’s

05 Mar, 2024 Ask the Expert: Who’s who in the treating team, with Dr Jenny McGinley

28 Feb, 2024 Ask the Expert: Treatment Choices, with Dr Kelly Bertram

27 Feb, 2024 Community Seminar: Echuca

23 Feb, 2024 Online Singing

15 Feb, 2024 Recently Diagnosed Seminar

15 Feb, 2024 Positive Life: Staying Mobile and Active with Parkinson’s

01 Feb, 2024 Online Community Learning

12 Dec, 2023 Ask the Expert: Relationships, intimacy and Parkinson’s with Amanda Spillare

08 Dec, 2023 Online Singing: Carols by Zoom Light

07 Dec, 2023 Positive Life: Hints from the Hotline

30 Nov, 2023 Recently Diagnosed Seminar

24 Nov, 2023 Online Singing

15 Nov, 2023 Ask the Expert: The Eye – Providing a Window on Parkinson’s

15 Nov, 2023 Positive Life: Staying Mobile and Navigating the Equipment Maze

10 Nov, 2023 Online Singing

27 Oct, 2023 Online Singing

25 Oct, 2023 Community Seminar: Central Gippsland (Sale)

13 Oct, 2023 Online Singing

12 Oct, 2023 Recently Diagnosed Seminar

11 Oct, 2023 Positive Life: Getting the most out of multi-disciplinary care

02 Oct, 2023 Ask the Expert: Wellness approaches and managing Parkinson’s

28 Sep, 2023 Positive Life: Communication changes in Parkinson’s and how to manage them

20 Sep, 2023 Ask the Expert: Cognition and Parkinson’s

01 Sep, 2023 Online Singing

18 Aug, 2023 Online Singing

10 Aug, 2023 Recently Diagnosed Seminar

09 Aug, 2023 Ask the Expert: Deep Brain Stimulation and Parkinson’s – now and into the future

04 Aug, 2023 Online Singing

02 Aug, 2023 Positive Life: Update from the World Parkinson’s Congress 2023

21 Jul, 2023 Online Singing

18 Jul, 2023 Ask the Expert: Participating in clinical research

07 Jul, 2023 Online Singing

26 Jun, 2023 Ask the Expert: Parkinson’s and your Mental Health

23 Jun, 2023 Online Singing

15 Jun, 2023 Recently Diagnosed Seminar

15 Jun, 2023 Ask the Expert: Atypical Parkinson’s with Professor David Finkelstein

09 Jun, 2023 Online Singing

26 May, 2023 Fight Parkinson’s Research Symposium

26 May, 2023 Young Onset Symposium

26 May, 2023 Online Singing

24 May, 2023 Ask the Expert: Gender Differences in Parkinson’s

22 May, 2023 Community Seminar: Mildura

22 May, 2023 Community Seminar: Swan Hill

18 May, 2023 Positive Life: Driving and Parkinson’s

12 May, 2023 Online Singing

07 May, 2023 A Walk in the Park (Geelong)

03 May, 2023 Ask the Expert: The Parkinson’s Biomarker with Professor David Finkelstein

28 Apr, 2023 Online Singing

26 Apr, 2023 Ask the Expert: Getting the most out of your Neurology Appointment

20 Apr, 2023 Recently Diagnosed Seminar

19 Apr, 2023 Community Seminar: Goldfields

14 Apr, 2023 Online Singing

12 Apr, 2023 Positive Life: A conversation about NDIS

31 Mar, 2023 Online Singing

26 Mar, 2023 A Walk in the Park 2023

17 Mar, 2023 Online Singing

16 Mar, 2023 Positive Life: Sleep and Parkinson’s

08 Mar, 2023 Ask the Expert: Exercise - current evidence and considerations

03 Mar, 2023 Online Singing

22 Feb, 2023 Ask the Expert: Mythbusting - Too good to be true

17 Feb, 2023 Online Singing

15 Feb, 2023 Community Seminar: South Gippsland (Wonthaggi)

14 Feb, 2023 Community Seminar: High Country (Mansfield)

09 Feb, 2023 Recently Diagnosed Seminar

08 Feb, 2023 Community Seminar: North West Metro (Essendon)

03 Feb, 2023 Online Singing

02 Feb, 2023 Positive Life : Top 10 Help Line Questions

16 Dec, 2022 Online Singing: Carols by Zoom Light

13 Dec, 2022 World Parkinson Congress 2023 Online Information Session

09 Dec, 2022 Online Singing

08 Dec, 2022 Recently Diagnosed Seminar

07 Dec, 2022 Positive Life: Caring for the carer

02 Dec, 2022 Online Singing

01 Dec, 2022 Community Seminar: Wimmera & Western District

30 Nov, 2022 Spring into Summer Online Art Show

Get support and information

Being diagnosed with Parkinson's is a personal experience but no one has to face Parkinson's alone. Support and information can make a significant and positive difference to the lives of those living with Parkinson's, their families and carers.

If you need to talk to someone, call our free confidential information line on:

1800 644 189

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Upcoming events

17 Jul

Positive Life: Cognition and Parkinson’s [POSTPONED]
Online Session via Teams

18 Jul

Wimmera Community Seminar
Horsham CWA Hall, 37 McPherson Street, Horsham VIC, 3400

24 Jul

Ask the Expert: Deep Brain Stimulation with Dr Wesley Thevathasan
Online Session via Teams

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Donate to Parkinson’s research

Help fund Parkinson's research projects. With your support, we can improve the quality of life for people with Parkinson's and advance the search for a cure.