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 — […]
New website guarantees easier access to essential Parkinson’s information
Our new content-rich website has been designed to be simple to navigate while continuing to prove the trusted knowledge and resources you need, when you need them. Living with Parkinson’s is a fight – and no one should have to face it alone. At Fight Parkinson’s, we fight every day to realise possibilities for people […]
Mae was formidable, remarkable, but Progressive Supranuclear Palsy took her away too soon
These are the words of Queeny Stafford, who cared for her mum in the years before and after Mae’s diagnosis with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Queeny generously shared her story with us in the hope that other families will not feel as alone as she did, traversing the long and difficult journey to diagnosis. When […]
Inaugural community-funded seed research grant recipients announced
The generosity of the Fight Parkinson’s community has enabled two researchers to receive grants of $30,000 to pursue promising new research towards early-stage ideas with potential for major breakthroughs. Two grants were awarded, one in clinical research and one in basic science. Fight Parkinson’s believes these projects are on the verge of major breakthroughs and […]
Thank you for helping people like Drew
Every donation to Fight Parkinson’s helps change lives. In fact, more than 90 per cent of our funding comes from generous donations. But don’t just take our word for how important donations are, hear it from one of our community members. Drew has been an involved member of the Fight Parkinson’s community for many years. […]
InMotion Winter 2025: Fight Parkinson’s community magazine
We’re excited to share the Winter 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). […]
The National Parkinson’s Action Plan community consultation survey
This is a significant milestone in the journey to improve the lives of Australians living with Parkinson’s. Developed by the National Parkinson’s Alliance (NPA) with support from KPMG, the NPAP is a coordinated national effort to deliver positive change by addressing the complex and growing challenges faced by people living with Parkinson’s in Australia. Now, it’s your […]
Call for Fight Parkinson’s Recognition Award nominations
The strong supportive nature of the Fight Parkinson’s community has been built on the invaluable contributions of volunteers, who offer their time, insight and experience to inspire and support others. Our annual Recognition Awards recognise years of service and outstanding contributions to the community by individuals and groups. Awards are awarded in the following categories: […]
Fight Parkinson’s and University of Tasmania lead $3.7 million push to transform Parkinson’s care
ParkinsonNet, developed in the Netherlands and proven across Europe and the United States to improve health outcomes, reduce disability, lower hospitalisation rates and cut healthcare costs, will be piloted in Western Victoria (including Geelong and the Bellarine) and Tasmania. The pilot will be led by Professor Michele Callisaya from the University of Tasmania’s Menzies Institute […]
InMotion Autumn 2025: Fight Parkinson’s community magazine
We’re excited to share the Autumn 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). […]