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). […]
Fight Parkinson’s Launches 2025 Seed Grant Program to Fund Research Innovation
Seed Funding Grants are available for both clinical and basic science research, with each category offering a grant of $30,000. These grants underpin Fight Parkinson’s ongoing commitment to raise funds to support research focused on the prevention, improvement of life, and eventual cure for Parkinson’s Disease, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Corticobasal Syndrome (CBS), and Multiple […]
2025 Community Seminars
The community seminars feature information on a range of topics designed to help people better understand Parkinson’s, its treatments and the value of social connection. As leaders within the Parkinson’s community in Australia, Fight Parkinson’s has developed an understanding of the needs and challenges of people living with Parkinson’s, and Atypical Parkinson’s (PSP, MSA & […]
Raise your voice in 2025
Singing is particularly beneficial for people with Parkinson’s, as the condition can affect speech and voice in some people. Singing can be an excellent form of exercise, providing a work-out for your voice and lungs and releasing endorphins to make you feel energised and uplifted. And the beauty of online singing is that you can […]
Ask The Expert webinar series
This webinar series provides you with the opportunity to hear from, and ask questions of, experts on a variety of topics relating to symptom management, treatment and promising research. Attendence is FREE and is online via Teams. Each webinar is facilitated by Fight Parkinson’s. Thinking, memory and Parkinson’s, with Dr Luke Smith 25 Nov 2025 […]
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 […]
InMotion Summer 2024: Fight Parkinson’s community magazine
We’re excited to share the Summer 2024 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). […]
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 […]