Join our online Positive Life conversations
Knowing more about practical strategies, the latest treatments and therapies, and where to find the support you need, will contribute to living positively and confidently with Parkinson’s. The Fight Parkinson’s online education program is designed to arm you with practical information and tips from our health team and community members. A wide range of topics […]
Awards honour dedicated Parkinson’s community members
Sir Zelman Cowen Award John Eren is the recipient of the Sir Zelman Cowen Award, Fight Parkinson’s highest accolade, for his outstanding voluntary service to the Parkinson’s community. He served as a Member of the Victorian Parliament from 2002 until 2022, stepping down two years after his Parkinson’s diagnosis to focus on his health and […]
Fight Parkinson’s position on paraquat and Parkinson’s disease
Our commitment to the continuous development of evidence-based best practices ensures the community can trust that the information we provide is current and reliable. About Parkinson’s disease and its impact Parkinson’s disease is a chronic neurological condition with a range of complex symptoms unique to each individual. The most common symptoms include stiffened muscles, slowing […]
Newly diagnosed, Peter rallies support for Parkinson’s
Born and raised in Melbourne, Peter, 51, has always been deeply connected to his community. He has shared his life with his wife Melanie for 22 years. Amidst years of working in sales, travelling with Melanie and going on trips with his friends, Peter began experiencing subtle hints of Parkinson’s that he initially dismissed. He […]
Research call-out: Gym-based strength training for people with early onset Parkinson’s
This type of progressive, weight-based strength training focuses on three large, multi-joint exercises used to build muscle strength and coordination: the squat, deadlift and bench press. The project has modified these exercises to ensure safety and allow adequate rest time. All gym sessions are supervised one-to-one by personal trainers who have been educated in safe […]
Sibling relationships after life-changing diagnosis
Sue is the second youngest of six close-knit siblings who grew up on a dairy farm at Cooma in Victoria’s Goulburn Valley. When eldest sister Christine (67) was diagnosed with Parkinson’s 10 years ago, the family were shocked as their Dad, Jack Marshall, had also lived with the condition. As a pediatric nurse and her […]
Federal Government awards $800,000 to fund a National Parkinson’s Action Plan
The National Parkinson’s Alliance is a national collaboration of key community stakeholders and leaders in the Parkinson’s community in Australia who have come together to inform and shape policies, strategies, and initiatives that will enhance the lives of individuals affected by Parkinson’s across Australia. The Chair of the National Parkinson’s Alliance, Dr Harley Stanton, was […]
Research call-out: Neuropsychological Assessment in Parkinson’s Disease
In the first stage of the research they are aiming to engage as many people as possible with Parkinson’s and their family members across Australia to gain their views and experiences of cognitive assessments and diagnosis of Parkinsons disease dementia. The project will consist of different forms of participation to choose from such as focus […]
Three New Online Courses added to Fight Parkinson’s Community Learning Hub
These courses are specially designed to support carers, women, and the LGBTIQA+ community, who often face unique challenges related to Parkinson’s and can face barriers in accessing the support they need. These courses are recommended to enhance your understanding of Parkinson’s and learn how each person’s journey is unique and care can be tailored. Empowering […]
Richard Grimmett’s Young Onset Story
At the time, he was working as a funeral director in Ocean Grove. Given that Richard’s father, uncle and brother had previously been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, he and his wife Heather were able to spot the symptoms early. Since Parkinson’s was already familiar to them, they found some degree of comfort in knowing that Parkinson’s […]