Furthering research

We commission leading research organisations to conduct research into the incidence and prevalence of Parkinson’s in Australia. This allows us to have sound statistics to base our advocacy and awareness campaigns on.

Parkinson’s Australia commissioned reports

Ecosystem of Parkinson’s in Australia Part 1 (Mellick, 2024)

Ecosystem of Parkinson’s in Australia Part 2 (Mellick, 2024)

Ecosystem of Parkinson’s in Australia Part 3 (Mellick, 2024) *please note page 54 has been updated with WA graph on 15/4/24.

Ecosystem of Parkinson’s in Australia Part 3 continued, Appendix 2 – Electoral Division figures (Mellick, 2024)

Living with Parkinson’s Disease An updated economic analysis 2014, Parkinson’s Australia Inc. (Deloitte, 2015)

Other reports, journals & articles

Journal of Parkinson’s Disease

Participants with a neurodegenerative condition in the NDIS (NDIS, 2021)

WHO technical brief, Parkinson disease: a public health approach (WHO, 2022)

Young Carers in Australia Project 2021: A summary of key findings and recommendations (Griffth Uni, 2021)

Submissions

Federal submissions

Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Policy and Methods Review Consultation 2 (Feb 2024)

Letter re: Aged Care Act consultation period Feb 2024

Submission to the Department of Health and Aged Care Consultation on the New Aged Care Act Feb 2024

Budget submissions

Pre-budget Submission 2024/2025

Pre-Budget Submission 2023/2024

Atmospheric, out of focus image of a convention in progress.

Parkinson’s Australia National Conference

6-8 April 2025, National Convention Centre Canberra, ACT