An estimated 219,000 Australians in our community live with Parkinson’s or Atypical Parkinson’s. We provide a centralised hub that brings together medical professionals, researchers, carers, supporters, government, and donors in the effort to Fight Parkinson’s for those who need us most.
While living with Parkinson’s can be challenging, there are many things you can do to maintain and improve your quality of life and live well with Parkinsons disease.
We help fund, support, advocate and publicise research that will further our mission to deliver services for those in our community with Parkinsons, and who are supporting someone living with Parkinsons.
As leaders within the Parkinson’s community in Australia, we have a deep understanding of the needs and challenges of people living with Parkinson’s, or Atypical Parkinson’s (PSP, MSA, CBS), and their families, and carers.
There are many ways you can support Fight Parkinson’s. We have many activities you can take part in, plus opportunities to volunteer. Choose a fun and rewarding activity that will help make a difference to people living with Parkinson’s.
Fight Parkinson’s provides a range of resources and publications that can assist people living with Parkinson’s, their families and carers to feel more informed about the condition.
Supported by wife, Helen, daughter Anne and other family members, Terry is an active member of the Glenferrie Rotary Club, attends Camberwell Peer Support Group meetings and participates in A Walk in the Park. He also enjoys going to the footy, gardening and travelling.
“Having Parkinson’s is our new ‘normal’. While my symptoms have changed over time, we make adjustments and keep moving on with life.”
This National Self-Care Day, Fight Parkinson’s explores the key areas of self-care and offers tips
After receiving his diagnosis, it took two days for Steve to ‘Google’ the life expectancy
About the World Parkinson Congress The World Parkinson Congress (WPC) is an international Parkinson’s conference
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.
