Research call-out: The eye as a window into Parkinson’s
Many people with Parkinson’s or RBD experience changes in vision. Early findings suggest that subtle differences in retinal structure, visual processing, and sensory responses may help identify these conditions earlier and more accurately. This study aims to bring together several simple, non‑invasive tests to better understand these changes and explore their potential role in future […]
Advance Care Planning Week 2026: Plan now, peace of mind later
During Advance Care Planning Week (16 – 22 March), Fight Parkinson’s is encouraging everyone in the Parkinson’s community to consider beginning the conversation on advance care planning–whether it’s with a friend, family member, or health care professional, now is a great time to embrace the topic. What is advance care planning? Advance care planning is a way to think about and record your health care preferences. It gives […]
Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) Awareness Month
What is MSA? Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) is a rare and progressive neurological condition that affects multiple parts of the brain. The gradual loss and shrinkage (atrophy) of nerve cells affects multiple systems in the body and symptoms can be many and varied. The symptoms worsen over time as the condition tends to advance rapidly […]
Women in the Fight Parkinson’s community: A celebration
In 2025, Shona Cross was honoured with the Sir Zelman Cowen Award for her outstanding Parkinson’s advocacy work, vulnerability in sharing her story with the world, and ambassadorship of Fight Parkinson’s. Ten years after her Parkinson’s diagnosis, Shona’s spirit of resilience, connection, and hope remains at the heart of Fight Parkinson’s. “Fight Parkinson’s have been so good to me, and I do these things because I want […]
Health care professional call-out: Have your say on ParkinsonNet Australia–the worldclass Parkinson’s care model from the Netherlands
Motivated by her own Parkinson’s diagnosis and personal experience, Professor Michele Callisaya of the University of Tasmania’s Menzies Institute for Medical Research, leads a multidisciplinary team of clinician researchers specialising in brain disease and rehabilitation. Together they plan to adapt and test the world-leading model from the Netherlands called ‘ParkinsonNet’ for regional Australians. The project aims […]
Research call-out: Join stage one of a nationally significant project to improve care for people living with Parkinson’s
The Australian model of ParkinsonNet will focus on care which has been codesigned by people living with Parkinson’s and health carers who live and work in regional Australia, which researchers believe will be crucial to its success. The project aims to: improve access to expert multidisciplinary care for people with Parkinson’s. provide specialised training opportunities for allied […]
Research call-out: What is important in conversations for people living with Parkinson’s?
The project is being conducted by the Speech Pathology Department within the School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport at La Trobe University. The research team is interested in understanding what matters most to people when they communicate and what makes conversation easier or harder. Participants will have the chance to talk about their […]
Seven in Seven for Colin
Colin’s story is a reflection not only on how far Parkinson’s reaches, but on how you can find community in the most unlikely of places. A trip to remember Coming to Australia from Ireland, Colin expected to find friends, adventure, a new lease on life. He hadn’t anticipated connecting with the Parkinson’s community. After speaking […]
Building community and strength: Joining a Fight Parkinson’s Peer Support Group
Peer support groups offer space to learn more about living with Parkinson’s and to connect with others who understand the challenges and day‑to‑day experiences. These groups provide a sense of community, practical ideas, and emotional support. Fight Parkinson’s facilitates more than 70 peer support groups across Victoria including 8 special interest peer support groups and […]
Living with Young Onset Parkinson’s, the exhibition
While studying the experiences of people living with Young Onset Parkinson’s Lewis Johnstone found it was difficult for participants to always find the right words. In a bid to help find those words, he suggested people take photos of the everyday things in their life that reminded them of the condition. Soon he was presented […]