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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

28 Apr

A Walk in the Park (Swan Hill)
Riverside Park, Swan Hill

29 Apr

Parkinson’s Research Symposium
Kenneth Myer Building (Building 144), Florey Institute at The University of Melbourne. 30 Royal Parade, Parkville VIC 3010
Fight Parkinson's is teaming up with Parkinson's NSW to host a free Research Symposium for the Parkinson's community.

05 May

A Walk in the Park (Geelong)
Eastern Park, Geelong

16 May

Recently Diagnosed Seminar [Young Onset Parkinson’s Focused]
Online Session via Teams
This Recently Diagnosed Seminar focused on Young Onset Parkinson's is two 90-minute sessions held online from 4:00pm to 5:30pm on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 May.

27 Jun

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 27 and Friday 28 June.

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.

19 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 19 and Friday 20 September.

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

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

25 Nov, 2022 Gippsland Community Seminar – Bairnsdale

24 Nov, 2022 Gippsland Community Seminar – Traralgon

18 Nov, 2022 Online Singing

16 Nov, 2022 Positive Life: Driving and Parkinson’s

11 Nov, 2022 Online Singing

04 Nov, 2022 Online Singing

28 Oct, 2022 Online Singing

27 Oct, 2022 Recently Diagnosed Seminar

14 Oct, 2022 Online Singing

13 Oct, 2022 Ask the Expert: Getting the right equipment for individuals living with Atypical Parkinson’s

12 Oct, 2022 Community Seminar: North East Victoria

05 Oct, 2022 Positive Life: Communication and Cognition

30 Sep, 2022 Online Singing

21 Sep, 2022 Community Seminar: Mornington Peninsula

16 Sep, 2022 Online Singing

07 Sep, 2022 Ask the Expert: Hand and Upper Limb Management

02 Sep, 2022 Online Singing

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.

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Upcoming events

28 Apr

A Walk in the Park (Swan Hill)
Riverside Park, Swan Hill

29 Apr

Parkinson’s Research Symposium
Kenneth Myer Building (Building 144), Florey Institute at The University of Melbourne. 30 Royal Parade, Parkville VIC 3010

05 May

A Walk in the Park (Geelong)
Eastern Park, Geelong

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Sharing experiences

“Having Parkinson’s is our new ‘normal’. While my symptoms have changed over time, we make adjustments and keep moving on with life.”

Read Terry's story →