Vision and mission
Vision - A world free of Parkinson’s, and until a cure is found, for those living with Parkinson’s to be empowered to live full and active lives.
Mission - Empowering people living with Parkinson’s to get the most out of life, to be their own advocate, and to raise funds to support research in delivering effective therapies, treatments, and a cure.
How Fight Parkinson's can help
- Health education: A variety of hybrid (digital, face to face and online) programs.
- Peer support: 68 Peer Support Groups across metropolitan, regional and rural Victoria.
- Information service: Staffed by our multi-disciplinary health team, we provide support to thousands of people living with Parkinson’s, carers, and professionals each year via our toll-free and confidential Information Line, email, and in-person.
- Research: Fight Parkinson’s supports and funds research programs that seek to improve quality of life outcomes for people living with Parkinson’s and advance the search for a cure.
- Community events: They also hold community events to raise awareness of Parkinson’s and to fund their education and support services. This includes A Walk in the Park, their major fundraising event held at Federation Square each year.
Information / help lines
- Call 1800 931 031 for free confidential information, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm AEST
Programs, apps and tools
- Community Learning Hub - Online courses designed for the Parkinson’s Community, to provide knowledge and understanding of Parkinson’s.
- Health professionals learning hub - Online courses designed for health professionals, to improve the quality of life for someone living with Parkinson’s
- Professional Development Seminars - Book an online education session for your workplace or business
