An estimated 219,000 Australians in our community live with Parkinson’s and or Atypical Parkinson’s. We provide a a centralised hub for them, that brings together medical professionals, researchers, carers, supporters, government and donors in the effort to Fight Parkinsons for those need us most.
While living with Parkinson’s can be challenging, there are many things you can do to maintain and improve your quality of life and live well with Parkinsons disease.
We help fund, support, advocate and publicise research that will further our mission to deliver services for those in our community with Parkinsons, and who are supporting someone living with Parkinsons.
As leaders within the Parkinson’s community in Australia, we have a deep understanding of the needs and challenges of people living with Parkinson’s, or Atypical Parkinson’s (PSP, MSA, CBS), and their families, and carers.
There are many ways you can support Fight Parkinson’s. We have many activities you can take part in, plus opportunities to volunteer. Choose a fun and rewarding activity that will help make a difference to people living with Parkinson’s.
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.
Preparing for a telehealth appointment can help you make the most of your time with your healthcare provider.
This practical checklist is designed for people with Parkinson’s and their carers. It outlines simple steps to prepare for your appointment, what to have on hand, and how to follow up afterwards.
Our new content-rich website has been designed to be simple to navigate while continuing to
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Please note: Fight Parkinson’s uses the phrase Parkinson’s rather than Parkinson’s Disease to reflect the community’s preference. Parkinson’s Disease is used only when necessary such as in medical, research or government contents, or in direct quotes.
