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Welcome to the Community Learning Hub!

Jun. 03, 2024

About the Community Learning Hub

Fight Parkinson's Community Learning Hub hosts online, on-demand courses free for the Parkinson's community. 

These are the courses freely available:

	Understanding Parkinson's: An Introduction What is Parkinson’s? What causes Parkinson’s symptoms? How do Parkinson’s symptoms impact on daily living? If you’re a family member or friend of a person living with Parkinson’s, this course is designed to answer common questions about living with Parkinson’s and supporting someone with Parkinson’s. Sign Up
	Recently Diagnosed No one needs to face Parkinson’s alone. Use this online hub to arm yourself with the information, services and supports available in the community to take control and live well with Parkinson’s. Sign Up
	Exercise and Parkinson's Exercise benefits all people with Parkinson’s, regardless of how long you have been living with the condition. While everybody’s exercise needs and preferences are different, this course shares exercise recommendations for people living with Parkinson’s and tips for building an effective and enjoyable exercise routine. Sign Up
	Falls Prevention and Parkinson’s People living with Parkinson’s are at a higher risk of falls but learning how to identify risk factors and fall hazards can help you reduce your falls risk. This course explores the relationship between Parkinson’s and falls, measures that can help prevent falls and strategies for managing unavoidable falls. Sign Up
	The NDIS and Parkinson's: How to Apply People living with Parkinson’s and Atypical Parkinson’s aged under 65 years may be eligible for government-subsidised support through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). This short course is designed for people living with Parkinson’s to better understand the NDIS – what it is, whether to apply, how to complete an application and where to find information and support. Sign Up
	Carers and Parkinson's Your carer journey is unique, but you are not alone. Seeking out information and support can help you and the person you care for to live well. This course shares practical tips for carers, including looking after your own well-being, strategies to support daily routines, practical supports, counselling supports and financial supports. Sign Up
	Women and Parkinson's This course uses current and emerging research – as well as anecdotal accounts – to share insights, improve understanding and offer symptom management options for women living with Parkinson’s and for those caring for them. Sign Up
	LGBTIQA+ and living with Parkinson's This course explores aspects of the Parkinson’s journey, including navigating health and aged care systems. The course also shares practical information about your rights and building protections and supports. Some of the definitions and issues described in this course may also be useful in opening up conversations with members of your healthcare team. Sign Up

These courses are based on information provided in the highly popular Fight Parkinson’s education seminars and include an introduction to the disease and information on the common motor and non-motor symptoms experienced and how to manage them.

People can learn in their own time and at their own pace, pausing and continuing as suits them.

Offering a free online education program means anyone can access the information they need, regardless of their personal circumstances.

The current courses cover topics such as:

Fight Parkinson’s is committed to providing community education free of charge. Donations to Fight Parkinson’s ensure all those affected can access essential services and support, including community education and health information line.

There will be more courses to come, hosted on the Community Learning Hub, freely available to the community.

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Fight Parkinson’s Health Professionals Learning Hub  

Fight Parkinson’s Health Professionals Learning Hub provides training that enhances the skills and capabilities of a wide range of health care professionals dedicated to supporting individuals living with Parkinson's. You can access the Health Professionals Learning Hub here. 

The Recently Diagnosed project has been supported by funding from the Telematics Trust.

Empowering Carers: Navigating Parkinson's with Confidence, Women and Parkinson's: Addressing Unique Health Needs, and LGBTIQA+ Parkinson's Support: Creating Inclusive Care Spaces courses are generously supported by the John and Mary McAlister Howden Charitable Trust.

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