Fight Parkinson’s response: APVMA announces decision on the herbicide Paraquat
Following its review, the APVMA has determined that paraquat products will remain registered for use in Australia, subject to new restrictions and additional safety controls. Fight Parkinson’s response Fight Parkinson’s is disappointed by the AVPMA’s decision to allow paraquat to remain in use. We acknowledge the additional restrictions introduced by the APVMA and recognise that […]
Parkinson’s Awareness Month resources
Each year during Parkinson’s Awareness Month, we invite individuals, communities, and organisations to help shine a light on the realities of living with Parkinson’s.
InMotion Summer 2025: Fight Parkinson’s community magazine
We’re excited to share the Summer 2025 edition of InMotion, our free Parkinson’s community magazine for people living with Parkinson’s, their families, carers, and health-care professionals. You can now download the full issue by clicking the link in the ‘related resources for you’ section below (on mobile) or to the right (on a desktop computer). […]
Research call-out: Parkinson’s lived experience advisory group
The University of Tasmania is establishing a lived experience advisory group as part of the ParkinsonNet research project. This opportunity will have you joining the University of Tasmania research team with around 8 other people living with Parkinson’s to provide advice related to your lived experience. What is ParkinsonNet? ParkinsonNet is a model of care […]
Annual Report 2024–2025
Launching the Fight Parkinson’s 2024–25 Annual Report We’re proud to share the 2024–25 Annual Report, highlighting a year of growth, connection and meaningful progress towards improving life for people living with Parkinson’s, PSP, MSA and CBS. This year, we expanded our advocacy efforts, strengthened our research focus and deepened partnerships across Australia and globally — […]
Fact sheet – Navigating aged care services with Parkinson’s
Planning ahead can help people living with Parkinson’s access the right care at the right time.
InMotion Spring 2025: Fight Parkinson’s community magazine
You can now download the full issue by clicking the link in the ‘related resources for you’ section below (on mobile) or to the right (on a desktop computer). What’s inside this edition In this issue you’ll find: Updates on the National Parkinson’s Action Plan (NPA) — including how community consultations are shaping the next […]
Fact sheet – Communicating with people living with Parkinson’s
Communication is a two-way interaction, effective communication requires work from both the listener and the speaker. This guide provides practical insights and techniques to ensure that people living with Parkinson’s are not left out of communication exchanges. The sheet can be useful for loved ones and health care professionals. If you are living with Parkinson’s […]
Fact sheet – Parkinson’s and communication
Communication is a broad spectrum that is not limited to speaking and listening. Parkinson’s can affect a range of communication skills and knowing how to adjust to these changes can help ease communication frustrations. This Parkinson’s communication guide provides practical solutions to common challenges, insights to spotting changes in your communication, and advice on what healthcare […]
Neurologist list
This list provides contact details for neurologists in Victoria who specialise in Parkinson’s and movement disorders.