Navigating Parkinson’s
Every day, 50 Australians are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease,1 with the disease affecting over 10 million people worldwide.2 A progressing condition with a range of symptoms, navigating Parkinson’s is a unique experience for each person and their loved ones.
This website aims to assist you in recognising the progressing signs and stages of your Parkinson’s disease, enabling you to understand any changes in your condition and potential impacts. Understanding the journey of your disease progression can help you and your family prepare and better manage when change happens.
Discover comprehensive information on managing your Parkinson’s journey, including why care and management approaches may change as your condition evolves, and resources designed to support you and your loved ones. All of this is crafted to empower you to maintain your quality of life as you navigate each stage.
Understanding
your condition
About Parkinson's
Parkinson’s disease is a complex neurological condition that has a range of motor and non-motor symptoms. Learn more about the condition and its various stages.
Parkinson's progression
Are the symptoms of Parkinson’s increasingly affecting your daily life? Your Parkinsons’s may be ‘progressing’ or has reached an ‘advanced’ stage. Access information tailored to you.
Key facts about Parkinson’s
2nd
Parkinson’s disease is the second most
common neurological disease in
Australia, after dementia.3
150,000
Estimated number of Australians living with Parkinson’s,1 with 1 in 5 being diagnosed before the age of 50.4
50
Every day, there are approximately 50 new individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s in Australia.1
79%
The prevalence of Parkinson's in Australia is projected to increase by 79% by 2034.6
Although Parkinson’s affects each person differently, the disease generally follows a broad pattern that can be divided into five stages: stages one and two represent the early stage, stages two and three the mid-stage, and stages four and five the advanced stage.5
Living with Parkinson’s
01
Signs and Symptoms
Learn the symptoms associated with the stages of Parkinson’s.
02
Care and Management
Understand the management options available for Parkinson’s.
03
Resources and Support
Access further resources and support for your Parkinson’s journey.
Download the guide to Advanced Parkinson’s
With information and support to help you and those around you, this guide is for anyone with progressing Parkinson’s. Learn more about your symptoms, care and management approaches so that you can access the right support.
AU-NEUP-250002. August 2025
