World Brain Day: Key learnings from the World Parkinson Congress 2026
About the World Parkinson Congress The World Parkinson Congress (WPC) is an international Parkinson’s conference that offers an abundance of opportunities to the international Parkinson’s community, which includes access to researchers, clinicians, neuroscientists, nutritionists, rehabilitation specialists, people with Parkinson’s, their carers, families, and others from around the world. Every three years, the WPC takes place […]
Fight Parkinson’s Recognition Awards 2026: Nominations now open
If you would like to see someone, or a group, acknowledged for their service to your local community, or the wider Parkinson’s community, why not nominate them for one of the Fight Parkinson’s Recognition Awards? It may be a support group leader, local business supporter, a healthcare professional, or anyone who has shown outstanding support. Board […]
International Day of Hope 2026: Our commitment to advancing research
Fight Parkinson’s Research Program At Fight Parkinson’s, we are committed to fostering innovation and research through our dedicated research program, which supports: Scientific research to discover more about the cause, and potential cure, of Parkinson’s and Atypical Parkinson’s Applied research to improve the lives of people currently living with Parkinson’s and Atypical Parkinson’s. Our research program […]
Fight Parkinson’s awarded Community and Public Service Organisation of 2026
The Award was accepted by Fight Parkinson’s Board Chair, Philip Thomas, on behalf of the more than 57,000 people across Victoria who are living with Parkinson’s (including Young Onset) and Atypical Parkinson’s (including CBS, MSA, and PSP), their carers, families, and loved ones. Fight Parkinson’s is proud to stand beside the community and work with […]
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 […]
Early and Young Onset Parkinson’s – Science and Society
Dr Kishore Kumar spoke on the clinical considerations of Young Onset Parkinson’s at Fight Parkinson’s 2025 Research Symposium. His presentation was followed by a discussion on lived experience of Young Onset Parkinson’s with Sheenagh Bottrell and Parkinson’s nurse Victor McConvey. What age is young – a very important question The definition of Young or Early […]
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 […]