April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and 11 April marks World Parkinson’s Day — a time for Australians to come together, raise awareness, and advocate for better support for people living with Parkinson’s.

Parkinson’s is more common than many people realise, affecting more than 200,000 Australians and over 10 million people worldwide. Yet, despite its prevalence, it remains widely misunderstood. It’s often mistaken for just a tremor, when in reality, it’s a complex neurological condition that affects movement, mood, cognition, and overall quality of life.

We are stronger together, so during this month have as many conversations as you can about Parkinson’s … what it is and what it does to individuals… caregivers… families… and communities.

Every conversation builds our story and develops more awareness of Parkinson’s disease. Every conversation counts for our community.

This World Parkinson’s Day, we invite you to stand with us to help break the stigma, challenge misconceptions, and support those impacted by Parkinson’s.

Watch the message from our CEO, Mary Kay Walker as she shares why this month matters and how you can get involved.

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Explore our resources below to help spread awareness, start conversations, and make a difference.