Vision and mission
To be the national advocate for the Australian Parkinson’s community.
To be responsive to the needs of people affected by Parkinson’s.
How Parkinson's Australia can help
They work to reduce the impact of Parkinson’s by promoting best practice care to ensure that people can maximise their opportunities to live well and maintain their independence by:
- Commenting on policy consultations by putting in submissions to bring the voices of people living with Parkinson’s (PLWP) to parliament.
- Commissioning reports to ensure best available data to base advocacy efforts on.
- Partnering with peak bodies and PLWP to develop resources.
Information line
Call 1800 644 189 Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm AEST
Programs, apps and tools
- YOP-X App and website An information portal and resource hub supporting people with young onset Parkinson’s.
- Monthly Virtual Roundtables Opportunity for the Parkinson’s community to provide feedback on matters important to them and get updates from our CEO about what Parkinson’s Australia is currently doing via these online meetings.
- Parkinson’s Australia National Conference Held every two years, the conference. Brings together the Parkinson’s community, allied health professionals, people living with Parkinson’s, their families, carers and support workers.
