Victor has been a nurse for 25 years and has worked in the area of neurology for the past 18 years. He has worked in clinical management and service development positions in both Australia and the UK, including establishing the Parkinson’s Nurse Specialist position in Leeds, UK. In his role at Fight Parkinson’s, Victor leads the health team, providing direction to the development and roll out of our information, peer support education programs. Victor is currently involved in a range of projects including developing the role and profile of the Parkinson’s Nurse Specialist in Australia and participating in the working party reviewing clinical and consumer information generated by Fight Parkinson’s. He has written journal articles, presented at international conferences and received a number of awards and fellowship related to his work with the Parkinson’s community.
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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.
News & Resources
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.