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InMotion Winter 2024: Fight Parkinson’s community magazine

We’re excited to share the Winter 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).

What’s inside this edition

In this issue you’ll find:

  • A Walk in the Park — full coverage of the 2024 Walk including Melbourne main walk, regional walks, community turnout, and fundraising outcomes.

  • Parkinson’s Research Symposium — key presentations and insights from researchers and clinicians, highlighting emerging science and care developments.

  • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) — in‑depth feature on DBS as a treatment option: what it involves, who it may help, and lived experience stories.

  • CEO update — a message from the leadership reflecting on recent community achievements, advocacy progress, and outlook for the year ahead.

  • News and highlights — organisational and community‑level news, including advocacy efforts, government funding developments, and new services through Fight Parkinson’s.

Why you should download it

  • It’s a trusted resource: articles are reviewed by health professionals and reflect real voices from our community.
  • It keeps you up to date on Parkinson’s developments, research, and policy work that may affect you or the care of someone you love.
  • It connects you with inspiring stories, peer support and shared experiences — reminding us all that we are stronger together.

How to download

  • Click the “Download” button in the link above (or below if using a mobile phone).
  • The PDF will open in your browser — you can read it online, save to your device, or print a copy.
  • Feel free to share the link with friends, family or anyone in your community who might benefit.

Latest news and resources

Research call-out: Parkinson’s lived experience advisory group

The University of Tasmania is establishing a lived experience advisory group as part of the

Speaking openly on sex and intimacy

Psychologist Alexandra Bowring shared some advice on how to address issues in the bedroom before

Living and caring with PSP

Supporting her mum, trying to understand her diagnosis, and stepping wholeheartedly into a carers role

Please note: Fight Parkinson’s uses the phrase Parkinson’s rather than Parkinson’s Disease to reflect the community’s preference. Parkinson’s Disease is used only when necessary such as in medical, research or government contents, or in direct quotes.