Multilingual viewing of our website

We’re committed to making our resources accessible to everyone, no matter what language you speak. If English isn’t your preferred language, you can easily view our website in your native language using Google Translate.

Why we need multilingual resources

Australia is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world, and this diversity is reflected in the population living with Parkinson’s.

For Australians from non-English-speaking backgrounds, accessing health information in their native language is useful. Translating our website using tools like Google Translate can help by:

  1. Improving understanding: Medical terms and care instructions are easier to understand in one’s first language.
  2. Reducing anxiety: Clear, familiar language helps reduce confusion and fear around diagnosis and treatment.
  3. Empowering families: Caregivers and family members can also better support loved ones when they too understand the condition.
  4. Encouraging early action: Multilingual resources can help prompt earlier diagnosis and better symptom management.

How to use Google Translate to view our website in other languages

Google Translate allows you to instantly translate our website into dozens of languages. There are a few ways to do it.

Option 1: use a translated link
You can access a translated version of our site directly by using a special Google Translate URL.

For example:

This link translates the site from English (`_x_tr_sl=en`) to Simplified Chinese (`_x_tr_tl=zh-CN`). You can change the target language code to suit your needs.

Option 2: translate manually via Google Translate

  1. Go to https://translate.google.com.
  2. In the left box, enter our website URL: https://www.parkinsons.org.au
  3. Choose your preferred language in the right box.
  4. Click the translated link that appears — it will open our site in your selected language. Just be patient as it may take a minute to load.

Google Translate supports over 100 languages including:

For a full list, use the toggle bar at the top of the screen after clicking on one of the above links, or visit Google Translate Languages at: https://translate.google.com/about/intl/en_ALL/languages/.

Easy read & other languages… there’s an app for this!

Do you or someone you know or love want a way to understand hard stuff? Try the Make it Easy app for FREE – it turns hard words simple, reads aloud, and translates into other languages too.

Tips for navigating the website in your language

Things to note:

  • Some interactive features may remain in English.
  • If a page doesn’t translate properly, try refreshing or using a different browser.
  • For downloadable resources (PDFs, brochures), translation may not apply, contact us for assistance.

Need Help?
If you need help accessing our content in your language, please contact us at  [email protected] and we can send you a link.

Key Statistics

  • Over 150,000 Australians are living with Parkinson’s disease.
  • Australia’s population includes people from over 270 ancestries, with 22% speaking a language other than English at home.
  • Parkinson’s is the second most common neurological disease in Australia after dementia.
  • The condition affects people of all ethnic backgrounds, and prevalence is rising across both urban and regional communities.

How do I access support?

It’s advisable to explore all available pathways to find the support that best suits your needs. Look to:

  • getting a GP referral to a full care team with Parkinson‘s experience
  • your state-based Parkinson’s organisation for advice on local services to access
  • private health to see what is covered in relation to consultations and expenses
  • DVA, NDIS or My Aged Care plan supports.

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