Parkinson's Fighters United Inc

Parkinson's Fighters United Inc Parkinson's Fighter’s United (PFU) Inc is a non-profit organisation which aims to help providers tailor their services so they are suitable for PWP. UNITED!

Every day in Australia, approx. 32 people are diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. 20% of those are under 50 years of age. A total of approx. 80000 people in Australia are said to be living with Parkinson's. The incidence of Parkinson's has increased 17% in the last 6 years. 4 times more people have Parkinson's than MS. It is the second most common neurological disease after dementia 1. Followin

g diagnosis, people with Parkinson's (PWP) search for therapies that address their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. State based Parkinson's organizations and support groups offer literature and fellowship. The internet provides a plethora of information that is difficult to work through and determine the best treatment options. Worldwide research has highlighted the benefit of some therapies. Exercise is currently the only therapy that will slow/halt Parkinson's symptoms But there is a gap in the market. Some beneficial exercises such as non- contact boxing, fast cycling and singing are not readily available for PWP. It's not that the product/service is not available, it's that it has not been adapted to the skill set of PWP. Parkinson's Fighter’s United (PFU) Inc. was formed in 2017 as a non-profit organisation to bridge the gap and help providers to tailor their product/ service to those living with Parkinson's.

Next year in Canberra! Scan the QR code for more information.
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Next year in Canberra! Scan the QR code for more information.

Halftime dice… killing it
14/03/2024

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Flowers!! Look at these gorgeous blooms! I took my cutting implements for a walk.
14/03/2024

Flowers!! Look at these gorgeous blooms! I took my cutting implements for a walk.

WPAD 2023 People living with Parkinsons, family and friends enjoyed the day out together for World Parkinson’s Awareness...
14/04/2023

WPAD 2023 People living with Parkinsons, family and friends enjoyed the day out together for World Parkinson’s Awareness Day. The venue was Brisbane’s Merthyr Bowls Club deck with unrivalled views of the Brisbane River.
Dr Erica Rose Jeffrey from Dance for Parkinsons Australia spoke about the upcoming 10 year birthday celebrations in May.
It was a friendly and fun gathering..

04/04/2023

Are you ready for a morning of challenging or not so challenging activity, aerobic exercise, agility skills, balance stretching....
Wednesdays 11am -11:45 YMCA Kelvin Grove 1st Floor, QUT Health Building, Musk Ave, Kelvin Grove
PFU!!!!!!

04/03/2023

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This coming Monday 6 March 2023 the social support group of PFU is meeting for dinner and a guest speaker. Dr Julia Yang...
03/03/2023

This coming Monday 6 March 2023 the social support group of PFU is meeting for dinner and a guest speaker.
Dr Julia Yang, Research Officer from UQCCR in Brisbane will be joining us to share information about the TRIP study. Is that about how to trip PLwP? Come and find out about this very worthwhile research project.
Gathering from 6pm for 6:30 start at the Pig’N’Whistle Dining Room, Melbourne Street, West End. Order drinks and food at the bar. Validate the Secure Parking ticket for 3 hours free parking.
Hope to see you there!
Phone Stuart 0433 974 786 or Madonna 0439542628 for more details

Tomorrow is Wednesday!!!You are welcome to join us Parkinson’s Exercise Group (PEG)Wednesday at 11amYMCA 1st Floor, 44 M...
21/02/2023

Tomorrow is Wednesday!!!

You are welcome to join us

Parkinson’s Exercise Group (PEG)
Wednesday at 11am
YMCA 1st Floor,
44 Musk Ave
Kelvin Grove.
Brisbane

YMCA requires paperwork and a Drs approval letter for all attendees.

Parkinson’s non contact boxing, 11am Wednesday at YMCA Kelvin Grove 44 Musk Ave KELVIN GROVE Brisbane
22/10/2022

Parkinson’s non contact boxing, 11am Wednesday at YMCA Kelvin Grove 44 Musk Ave KELVIN GROVE Brisbane

Dennis Hogan World Title Holder! This man is everything- a father, partner, IrishAussie, champion, focused fighter and P...
22/10/2022

Dennis Hogan World Title Holder! This man is everything- a father, partner, IrishAussie, champion, focused fighter and Patron of Parkinson’s Fighters United. Congratulations you gave it all you’ve got.

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YMCA 1st Floor QUT Health Building, 44 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove
Brisbane, QLD
4059

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10:30am - 11:15am

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