Parkinson’s Awareness Month 2026: The Who
The Who Who is Fight Parkinson’s? As a leading organisation for Parkinson’s, providing research, education, and support, we are constantly working to realise possibilities for people living with Parkinson’s. Over the last 40 years, we have greatly improved quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s, including Young Onset Parkinson’s, and Atypical Parkinson’s (PSP, MSA and CBS). At Fight Parkinson’s, (formerly known as Parkinson’s Victoria) […]
Parkinson’s Awareness Month 2026: Inspiring Australians through action, knowledge, and stories
A time that Fight Parkinson’s is proud to contribute towards: Acknowledging the growing number of Australians who are diagnosed with Parkinson’s (including Young-Onset), and Atypical Parkinson’s (including PSP, MSA, and CBS) Educating Australians and the wider Parkinson’s community on the signs, symptoms, and services or supports that are available to people living Parkinson’s, their carers, family, friends, and health care professionals Fostering connection and […]
Pilates 4 Parkinson’s: Vicky commemorates her father
When Vicky’s dad, John, passed away in 2022, Vicky launched ‘Pilates 4 Parkinson’s’, combining her passion for movement with an honourary fundraiser for Parkinson’s awareness, research, and support. Taking place within the stunning Hubert Estate Gallery of Art space in the Yarra Valley, Vicky offered an hour-long guided mat Pilates session to the community. This year, the second ‘Pilates […]
MSA Awareness Month 2026: Lawrie’s Story
In the 60s, Lawrie played a lot of sports, most prominently, football. Whilst starting his apprenticeship as a boilermaker and welder, he sought social interactions and friendships through playing in the seconds for Footscray, and other clubs in the western suburbs of Victoria, like Sunshine YCW and Albion FC. Sports became a major passion for Lawrie, until numerous concussions and an industrial work […]
The story behind the National Parkinson’s Action Plan
With more than 200,000 Australians affected by Parkinson’s, Australia has never had a national framework to guide how care, support, research, and policy responses should be coordinated. Recognising this gap, leaders from across the Parkinson’s community began working together to call for national action. NPAP Story: 2023 – National taskforce established In August 2023, a national […]
National Parkinson’s Action Plan: An update from Fight Parkinson’s
The NPAP represents years of advocacy and collaboration across the Parkinson’s community and sector, led by the National Parkinson’s Alliance (NPA) of which Fight Parkinson’s is a founding member. Most importantly, it reflects the voices and experiences of more than 200,000 people living with Parkinson’s, their families, and carers. Joining us at the launch in Canberra were Sheenagh Bottrell and Pam […]
Research call-out: The eye as a window into Parkinson’s
This Parkinson’s eye study also includes people with Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Behaviour Disorder (RBD), a condition associated with an increased likelihood of developing Parkinson’s. About This Parkinson’s Eye Study 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 […]
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 […]