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.
The Fight Parkinson’s Health Professionals Learning Hub provides training that enhances the skills and capabilities of a wide range of healthcare professionals dedicated to supporting people living with Parkinson’s.
All courses have been developed in conjunction with Fight Parkinson’s subject matter experts and are specifically designed for health professionals supporting people living with Parkinson’s.
Parkinson’s is one of the most challenging diseases to manage. If you are a Personal Care Assistant working with clients living with Parkinson’s, this course is designed to help you provide evidence-based Parkinson’s care.
Designed for Registered Nurses, this course examines Parkinson’s, its diagnosis and key symptoms, and the impact of Parkinson’s medication on movement and daily activities. By completing this course, you will equip yourself with practical, evidence-based knowledge to support residents living with the condition.
By completing this course, you will equip yourself with practical, evidence-based knowledge to improve chronic illness management and enable clients living with Parkinson’s to live as fully and comfortably as possible as they approach the end of their lives.
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) is a rare neurological condition affecting the parts of the brain that control walking, eye movements, balance, speech and swallowing. Designed for those working in both health and aged care settings, this free course shares practical strategies to manage the symptoms of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. This course is provided through the generous contributions of John and Peta Seymour.
Our market-leading aged care courses have been developed in conjunction with Fight Parkinson’s subject matter experts and are specifically designed for health professionals working in aged care.
By upskilling aged care workers in Parkinson’s-specific care, these courses aim to address key areas identified by the Aged Care Royal Commission, including nutrition, restraint, dementia care, and palliative care.
Up to 8% of the population in aged care are living with Parkinson’s. *
These courses provide aged care professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the diverse challenges presented by Parkinson’s. We aim to equip workers with the knowledge to recognise that each resident’s experience of Parkinson’s is unique, leading to improved care and a better quality of life for those they support.
Our courses are available for purchase by aged care providers or individual healthcare professionals in the sector.
Download the Aged Care Parkinson’s education brochure here.
* Goetz, C G and Stebbins, G T, Mortality and hallucinations in nursing home patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease in Neurology, 1995, p. 669–71
Interested in using Fight Parkinson’s Learning Hub for your organisation? Call (03) 8809 0400 or complete the enquiry form.
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.
