Jennifer McGinley is a Professor of Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne. She has worked in clinical practice with people with Parkinson’s Disease and led research programs to better understand how Parkinson’s affects walking and mobility, how to improve walking and prevent falls, and how to support people to stay physically active and live well. Jennifer is passionate about increasing access of all people living with Parkinson’s to high quality multidisciplinary healthcare services and increasing funding support for research in Parkinson’s.
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Understand Parkinson’s
An estimated 219,000 Australians in our community live with Parkinson’s and or Atypical Parkinson’s. We provide a a centralised hub for them, that brings together medical professionals, researchers, carers, supporters, government and donors in the effort to Fight Parkinsons for those need us most.
Living with Parkinson’s
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.
Advancing Research
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.
Professionals
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.
How You Can Help
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.
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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.