useful websites

Our support group is part of the Parkinson's Queensland Incorporated network.  PQI works with Parkinson's Australia and other State Parkinson's bodies to lobby the government for recognition and support of PwP in Australia.  Apart from the assistance they can provide to members directly, becoming a member will help swell their representative numbers so that lobbying the government will make more impact.  Why not visit their website and see for yourself.

https://www.parkinsonsqld.org.au/

Shake It Up Australia is a not-for-profit organisation established in 2011 and, in partnership with The Michael J Fox Foundation, promotes and funds Parkinson's Disease Research in Australia, aiming at better treatments and ultimately a cure. Clyde Campbell, a Parkinson's sufferer, is the founder and CEO of the Foundation.  He asked himself, 'Do I want to be Clyde that has Parkinson's or Clyde that did something about having Parkinson's?'

https://shakeitup.org.au/

The Michael J. Fox Foundation exists for one reason: to  accelerate the next generation of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) treatments.  Quoted, 'In practice, that means identifying and funding projects most vital to  patients; spearheading solutions around seemingly intractable field-wide challenges; coordinating and streamlining the efforts of multiple, often disparate, teams; and doing whatever it takes to drive faster  knowledge turns for the benefit of every life touched by PD'. https://www.michaeljfox.org

The Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson's aims to help people with Parkinson’s live well today.

Its website has much information in the form of articles, videos, webinars, podcasts, and more by topic or use of the search bar to find exactly what  you might be looking for.  https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/

MyParkinsonsTeam is a free social network that makes it easy for you to:   

• get the emotional support you need from others like you, and
• gain practical advice and insights on managing treatment or therapies for Parkinson's disease.

This site might be particularly useful for those who cannot reach a support group face-to-face.

     https://www.myparkinsonsteam.com

The American Parkinson's Disease Association provides this website which is very extensive and useful.

Recent research is included plus a range of other topics which are constantly being updated.

https://www.apdaparkinson.org/