Parkinson’s Australia represents all Australian in advocating for better services, policies and opportunities.

Parkinson’s Australia is the national advocacy body for people living with Parkinson’s, their families and carers, researchers and health professionals. We promote the best possible quality of life for people with Parkinson’s and lobby for better laws to protect everyone living and working in this country.

  • NDIS Reform

    The Federal Government has announced a major reform program for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) that will reshape both the scheme and the broader disability support system through to 2030. This page has Parkinson's Australia's advocacy efforts around these reforms, which started in 2024.

  • The Australian Parliament House, the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia at twilight,, night. Capital Hill, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

    Aged Care reform

    This inquiry gives our community the chance to highlight gaps and advocate for a system that truly understands and responds to chronic neurological illness.

  • White, plastic Paraquat container with a red lid, sitting in a soybean field.

    Parkinson’s Australia #BanParaquat campaign

    Paraquat is a toxic herbicide that has been widely used in agriculture globally for decades. Research has linked paraquat exposure to an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Despite these dangers, paraquat is still permitted in some settings, and many Australians may have been exposed without even realising it. They will still be in danger of increasing their risk of developing Parkinson’s. The only way that we will see a ban on the use of the chemical is through decisions by the Australian Pesticides & Veterinary Medicines Authority.

PANC27 Branding over photo of audience seated at conference tables.
Conference participants and staff wearing yellow T-shirts with Now plus Future Slogan over the top
ICC Sydney: International Convention & Exhibition Centre

PANC27

We are proud to welcome all members of the Australian Parkinson’s community to Sydney in May 2027 for the country’s only national Parkinson’s conference. Visit the conference home page to learn all about what’s in store and plan your stay in Sydney. Tickets available now!