The Parliamentary Friends of Parkinson’s was officially launched on Thursday 6 February at a function for more than 70 people at NSW Parliament House. The initiative aims to strengthen understanding […]

 Having Parkinson’s is just one aspect of a person’s life story. We want to share more stories of the varied lives of people currently living with Parkinson’s. Pamela Tilbrook on […]

It's the world's fastest growing neurological disorder, but a landmark plan could help put Australia on the frontline in the battle against the disease. More than 200,000 Australians live with […]

A recent scientific breakthrough is offering a surprising new perspective on both medicine and sustainability. Researchers from the University of Edinburgh have developed a method to convert chemicals from discarded […]

Parkinson's disease does more than cause tremor and trouble walking. It can also affect sleep, smell, digestion and even thinking. That may be because the disease disrupts communication in a […]

We’re excited to announce registrations are now open for the fifth year of our fundraising campaign, Step Up for Parkinson’s - a fun, flexible way to get active while supporting […]

Physical activity and exercise can be just as important as your medication to help you take control and manage your symptoms. But sometimes you might not feel motivated to exercise. […]

New treatments on the horizon for Parkinson’s Two new therapies are entering the final stages of clinical trials before potential U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval. One is a […]

The first table tennis tournament in NSW to offer classification in relation to the symptoms of Parkinson's is being held on 4 April. The PingPongParkinson Sydney Open is open to […]

Expert dietitian Kinga Topolowska explains how diet can impact Parkinson’s symptoms and medication, and why moderation and timing matter. Why is nutrition so important to help people with Parkinson’s live […]

A hallucination is when someone sees, hears, feels, smells or even tastes something that isn't actually real. Delusions are strongly held thoughts or beliefs that aren’t based on evidence. This […]

Parkinson’s disease has long resisted early detection. By the time motor symptoms appear, more than half of the brain’s dopamine-producing neurons are already gone. But a convergence of data, including […]