Support and information 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 support services to assist in managing the condition and improving quality of life. This includes seminars for people recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s, a free and confidential telephone service operated by a highly-skilled health team, and a learning hub with free on-demand online learning courses.
Peer support
Living with or caring for someone with Parkinson’s can be challenging, but you don’t have to feel alone.
Peer support groups offer people the opportunity to learn more about living with Parkinson’s and to enjoy the company of others who share similar experiences, situations, and challenges.
A Fight Parkinson’s Peer Support Group is a gathering of people whose lives are affected by Parkinson’s. They meet regularly in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Learn more about Fight Parkinson’s Peer Support Groups
Information line
Fight Parkinson’s provides a free and confidential information service providing support to anyone affected by Parkinson’s. The information line is staffed by Fight Parkinson’s multidisciplinary health team from Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (except public holidays). A free translation service is also available.
Expert staff can assist with comprehensive information and advice about all aspects of Parkinson’s including:
- Medications
- Symptom management
- Treatment options
- Mobility equipment and disability aids
- Peer support
- Carer support
- Health events and seminars
- Health services and healthcare professionals
- Resources and publications.
A face-to-face meeting with a member of the health team can also be made by appointment at the Fight Parkinson’s office, Waterman Business Suites, Suite 6, Level 1/793 Burke Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124.
Health events and seminars
Fight Parkinson’s hosts a number of health events and seminars each year for people living with Parkinson’s and healthcare professionals. This includes the Recently Diagnosed Seminar (RDS) series designed for people diagnosed within the past 5 years.
Community learning hub
Fight Parkinson’s Community Learning Hub hosts online, on-demand courses free for the Parkinson’s community.
These courses are based on information provided in the highly popular Fight Parkinson’s education seminars and include an introduction to the disease and information on the common motor and non-motor symptoms experienced and how to manage them.
People can learn in their own time and at their own pace, pausing and continuing as it suits them.
Offering a free online education program means anyone can access the information they need, regardless of their personal circumstances.
Learn more about the courses available on the Fight Parkinson’s Community Learning Hub.
Useful links
Fight Parkinson’s is connected with other Parkinson’s associations, health and research organisations around the world and in the Parkinson’s Australia community. Links to local and international sites of particular relevance to Parkinson’s are provided. Fight Parkinson’s Health Team can also connect you to healthcare professionals with knowledge of Parkinson’s working and holding classes in your local area.
