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No matter your stage or relationship to Parkinson’s, we are in this together.
Parkinson’s and You
Information about Parkinson’s and how it affects your life.
- What is Parkinson’s?
  Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition that affects people from all walks of life. It is quite common, many people are affected and if you have recently been diagnosed you are not alone, Fight Parkinson’s is here to support you.
- Symptoms
  Although classified as a movement disorder, it can affect people in different ways. Sometimes the emotional changes can be more troublesome than the motor changes, and can have a bigger impact on the day-to-day life of someone living with Parkinson’s.
- Treatments & Professional Support
  It is important for people living with Parkinson’s to be proactive in the management of their condition. However, they do not have to face this challenge alone.
- Living with Parkinson’s
  One of the key things to remember is that most people with Parkinson’s disease continue to live long and rewarding lives.
- Health Professionals
Support for You
Help and support resources for you.
Information for You
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.
How to Get Involved
There are many ways you can support Fight Parkinson’s. We have many activities you can take part in, plus opportunities to volunteer.
Research
Fight Parkinson’s is committed to funding vital research to further understand Parkinson’s, to find better treatment options and ultimately a cure.
About Us
Parkinson’s is a very individual condition, with each person experiencing a different combination of symptoms.
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Upcoming Events and Bookings

18 Mar

Ask the Expert: Parkinson’s research update, with Professor Grant Dewson
Online Session via Teams
This Ask the Expert will discuss research into the mitochondria and how better understanding of it may unlock future treatments.

21 Mar

Online Singing
Online Session via Zoom
Join our online singing community and get ready to belt out some tunes in the comfort and security of your own home.

01 Apr

Western District Community Seminar
Seminar Room, Western District Health Service, Hamilton Hospital - 20 Foster St, Hamilton VIC 3300
Are you interested in learning more about Parkinson's and connecting with other people living with the condition? Join us at our Western District Community Seminar on Tuesday 1 April.

04 Apr

Parkinson’s Research Symposium
The Auditorium, The Florey, Kenneth Myer Building 30 Royal Parade, Parkville VIC 3052
Parkinson’s Research Symposium returns for 2025

04 Apr

Online Singing
Online Session via Zoom
Join our online singing community and get ready to belt out some tunes in the comfort and security of your own home.

08 Apr

Ask the Expert: Latest advances in Parkinson’s care, with Niro Vijiaratnam
Online Session via Teams
In this Parkinson’s month Ask the Expert, Associate Professor Nirosen Vijiaratnam will guide us through some of the latest developments.

11 Apr

Online Singing
Online Session via Zoom
Join our online singing community and get ready to belt out some tunes in the comfort and security of your own home.

27 Apr

A Walk in the Park 2025
Federation Square, Melbourne
A Walk in the Park is back again in 2025 with registrations now open! Sunday 27 April 2025 the Fight Parkinson's community will be together again at Federation Square. We cannot wait to see you there for a day filled with fun, laughter and memories.

Past Events

12 Mar, 2025 Positive Life: Exercise – Choosing the right exercise for you

07 Mar, 2025 Online Singing

27 Feb, 2025 Recently Diagnosed Seminar

25 Feb, 2025 Ask the Expert: Treatment advances today, with Dr Kate Kotschet

21 Feb, 2025 Online Singing

12 Feb, 2025 Positive Life: Planning the year ahead – setting goals and making them stick

07 Feb, 2025 Online Singing

20 Dec, 2024 Online Singing: Carols by Zoom Light

12 Dec, 2024 Recently Diagnosed Seminar

11 Dec, 2024 Positive Life: Top 10 Health Line Questions

06 Dec, 2024 Online Singing: Carols by Zoom Light

04 Dec, 2024 Ask the Expert: Mythbusting, with Professor David Finkelstein

28 Nov, 2024 Peninsula Community Seminar

22 Nov, 2024 Online Singing

20 Nov, 2024 Positive Life: Having a conversation about Advance Care Planning

12 Nov, 2024 Ask the Expert: Biomarkers and research, with Professor Kevin Barnham

08 Nov, 2024 Online Singing

31 Oct, 2024 Recently Diagnosed Seminar

25 Oct, 2024 Online Singing

23 Oct, 2024 Ask the Expert: Real life clinical research that is making a difference, with Professor Meg Morris

17 Oct, 2024 Positive Life: Navigating My Aged Care

13 Oct, 2024 A Walk in the Park (Wodonga)

11 Oct, 2024 Online Singing

06 Oct, 2024 The Andrew Suggett Parkinson’s Awareness Walk

18 Sep, 2024 Positive Life: Travelling and Parkinson’s

13 Sep, 2024 Online Singing

12 Sep, 2024 Recently Diagnosed Seminar

11 Sep, 2024 Ask the Expert: Nutrition and Bone Health with Dr Micheal O Breasail

08 Sep, 2024 Ask the Expert: Pesticides and Parkinson’s: Where to next?

30 Aug, 2024 Online Singing

16 Aug, 2024 Online Singing

15 Aug, 2024 Positive Life: Wellness and living with Parkinson’s

14 Aug, 2024 Ask the Expert: Financial Planning with Kathryn Humphreys

10 Aug, 2024 Young@Park: Young Onset Parkinson’s Conference [Bookings are closed]

08 Aug, 2024 Recently Diagnosed Seminar

26 Jul, 2024 Online Singing

24 Jul, 2024 Ask the Expert: Deep Brain Stimulation with Dr Wesley Thevathasan

18 Jul, 2024 Wimmera Community Seminar

17 Jul, 2024 Positive Life: Cognition and Parkinson’s [POSTPONED]

12 Jul, 2024 Online Singing

28 Jun, 2024 Online Singing

27 Jun, 2024 Recently Diagnosed Seminar

26 Jun, 2024 Ask the Expert: Insurances and Superannuation with Kim Shaw (Young Onset Parkinson’s focused)

25 Jun, 2024 Benalla Community Seminar

14 Jun, 2024 Positive Life: Nutrition and swallowing when you have Parkinson’s

14 Jun, 2024 Online Singing

31 May, 2024 Online Singing

23 May, 2024 Positive Life: Navigating the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

16 May, 2024 Recently Diagnosed Seminar [Young Onset Parkinson’s Focused]

15 May, 2024 Geelong Community Seminar

14 May, 2024 Ask the Expert: Early and Young Onset Parkinson’s with Dr Richard Blazé

10 May, 2024 Ask the Expert: PSP Research update

10 May, 2024 Online Singing

05 May, 2024 A Walk in the Park (Geelong)

29 Apr, 2024 Parkinson’s Research Symposium

28 Apr, 2024 A Walk in the Park (Swan Hill)

26 Apr, 2024 A Walk in the Park (Colac)

26 Apr, 2024 Online Singing

24 Apr, 2024 Ask the Expert: Something for Everybody (new online learning launch)

24 Apr, 2024 Positive Life: Driving and Parkinson’s

12 Apr, 2024 Online Singing

22 Mar, 2024 Online Singing

21 Mar, 2024 Positive Life: Sleep and Parkinson’s

05 Mar, 2024 Ask the Expert: Who’s who in the treating team, with Dr Jenny McGinley

28 Feb, 2024 Ask the Expert: Treatment Choices, with Dr Kelly Bertram

27 Feb, 2024 Community Seminar: Echuca

23 Feb, 2024 Online Singing

15 Feb, 2024 Recently Diagnosed Seminar

15 Feb, 2024 Positive Life: Staying Mobile and Active with Parkinson’s

01 Feb, 2024 Online Community Learning

12 Dec, 2023 Ask the Expert: Relationships, intimacy and Parkinson’s with Amanda Spillare

08 Dec, 2023 Online Singing: Carols by Zoom Light

07 Dec, 2023 Positive Life: Hints from the Hotline

30 Nov, 2023 Recently Diagnosed Seminar

24 Nov, 2023 Online Singing

15 Nov, 2023 Ask the Expert: The Eye – Providing a Window on Parkinson’s

15 Nov, 2023 Positive Life: Staying Mobile and Navigating the Equipment Maze

10 Nov, 2023 Online Singing

27 Oct, 2023 Online Singing

25 Oct, 2023 Community Seminar: Central Gippsland (Sale)

13 Oct, 2023 Online Singing

12 Oct, 2023 Recently Diagnosed Seminar

11 Oct, 2023 Positive Life: Getting the most out of multi-disciplinary care

02 Oct, 2023 Ask the Expert: Wellness approaches and managing Parkinson’s

28 Sep, 2023 Positive Life: Communication changes in Parkinson’s and how to manage them

20 Sep, 2023 Ask the Expert: Cognition and Parkinson’s

01 Sep, 2023 Online Singing

18 Aug, 2023 Online Singing

10 Aug, 2023 Recently Diagnosed Seminar

09 Aug, 2023 Ask the Expert: Deep Brain Stimulation and Parkinson’s – now and into the future

04 Aug, 2023 Online Singing

02 Aug, 2023 Positive Life: Update from the World Parkinson’s Congress 2023

21 Jul, 2023 Online Singing

18 Jul, 2023 Ask the Expert: Participating in clinical research

07 Jul, 2023 Online Singing

26 Jun, 2023 Ask the Expert: Parkinson’s and your Mental Health

23 Jun, 2023 Online Singing

15 Jun, 2023 Recently Diagnosed Seminar

15 Jun, 2023 Ask the Expert: Atypical Parkinson’s with Professor David Finkelstein

09 Jun, 2023 Online Singing

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Being diagnosed with Parkinson's is a personal experience but no one has to face Parkinson's alone. Support and information can make a significant and positive difference to the lives of those living with Parkinson's, their families and carers.

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Upcoming events

18 Mar

Ask the Expert: Parkinson’s research update, with Professor Grant Dewson
Online Session via Teams

21 Mar

Online Singing
Online Session via Zoom

01 Apr

Western District Community Seminar
Seminar Room, Western District Health Service, Hamilton Hospital - 20 Foster St, Hamilton VIC 3300

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Grant’s story

"Since I've had Parkinson's the best things have happened to me."

- Grant

Read more of Grant's story