Working with Disability Liaison Officers when attending hospital
Disability Liaison Officers are available in many public health regions in Victoria and can provide free assistance to you both before, during, and after a hospital stay. These workers can be both proactive and reactive as your needs change. A simple phone call or email can link you to your local DLO. Prior to stay […]
Research call-out: Improving wellbeing in women with Parkinson’s through exercise
About the study One of Fight Parkinson’s inaugural seed fund grant recipient projects is recruiting volunteers. The project – Improving Wellbeing in Women with Lived Experience of Parkinson’s Disease Using Community-Based Gym Exercises – seeks participants for an eight-week program to be run in Box Hill, Victoria. Existing research shows exercise can help improve Parkinson’s […]
Fact sheet – Parkinson’s and communication
Communication is a broad spectrum that is not limited to speaking and listening. Parkinson’s can affect a range of communication skills and knowing how to adjust to these changes can help ease communication frustrations. This guide provides practical solutions to common challenges, insights to spotting changes in your communication, and advice on what healthcare professionals […]
Communication and Parkinson’s: tips to help you in day-to-day life
For people living with Parkinson’s, changes in speech and communication can be challenging. It’s important to watch for communication changes and take proactive steps to reduce their impact. How Parkinson’s affects communication Communication is multifaceted and includes speaking, writing, and body language. People living with Parkinson’s may experience changes to how they speak, the words they use, […]
Loneliness and Parkinson’s, reminders for keeping connected with your community
Loneliness Awareness Week shines a light on loneliness and what we can do in our day-to-day lives to help reduce the feeling and look for meaningful connection. A Parkinson’s diagnosis can cause people to retreat from their social circles or lead them to self-isolate, exacerbating feelings of loneliness. Changes in mobility functions and impact on […]
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 […]
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 […]