What’s happening this World Parkinson’s Day

Each year on 11 April the world joins together to increase awareness and understanding of Parkinson’s. 

To mark the occasion, this year we will be holding The Really BIG Purple Walk of Hope from South Bank across Neville Bonner Bridge and back. The bridge will be lit up Purple for Parkinson’s, along with many other landmarks across the state. 

We will also have pop up awareness stands during the day in Brisbane city. 

Stay tuned for more details on how you can be involved. 

The Parkinson’s Queensland Challenge: Pushing Limits for a Cure

Rise to the Challenge. The Challenge for Life. 

This year, we are gearing up for some Really BIG events to help people and their loved ones impacted by Parkinson’s!

The Really BIG Walk 2025

Step Up. Make a Difference. Change Lives.

No matter your age, background, or fitness level, take a step to support the estimated 45,000+ people living with Parkinson’s in Queensland.

Join us on Sunday 6 April for a morning walk through the beautiful Brisbane Botanic Gardens.

The Really BIG Support Group Challenge

Our Support Groups are the heartbeat of the Parkinson’s community, offering connection, guidance, and hope.

We’re asking you to walk 45,000 steps – walk it with your support group, your friends and families because we’re in this together and, we don’t just want steps—we want your stories.

Parkinson’s Champion Challenge

Be Bold. Be Strong. Be a Champion for Change.

Businesses can step up for Parkinson’s too! Whether you own a hair salon, café, gym, or retail store, you can pledge a portion of sales during April to support Parkinson’s Queensland. It’s an easy and impactful way to give back—whether it’s $1 per haircut, a percentage of daily sales, or a special fundraising event, your support will make a real difference.

Parkinson’s Grab Bags 

Get your own Parkinson’s Grab Bag to have all your Parkinson’s information with you in an emergency, when you go into hospital or when on holiday.

Record your information into the ‘My Journey with Parkinson’s’ booklet to ensure people can very quickly get up to speed with your Parkinson’s. A checklist helps you easily pack quickly. Also included is a rubber wristband that says ‘I have Parkinson’s’ and ‘Medications on time, every time’.

Host your own Fundraiser for Parkinson’s 

The possibilities are endless when it comes to making a difference to people living with Parkinson’s. Our Community Fundraising Portal is easy to navigate and allows you to get creative with how you’d like to raise awareness and funds for people affected by Parkinson’s.

You could host a dinner party, organise a workplace fundraiser, or ask for donations instead of presents on your special day. Our Fundraising Portal allows you to create and share your fundraising page and track how many donations you have received.

Register your fundraiser today.

If you’d like help planning out your fundraiser, please email community@parkinsonsqld.org.au, or call us on (07) 3209 1588 and ask to speak to our Fundraising and Marketing Manager. 

Honour a Loved with a Tribute Page 

Celebrate the life of a loved one with a tribute page, and encourage others to honour their memory with a gift to support people currently living with Parkinson’s.

By sharing stories, photos and reflections on your tribute page, you’ll not only keep their spirit alive, but also offer a meaningful space for friends and family to connect and remember them. 

If you’ve lost a friend, family member or colleague with Parkinson’s and want to pay homage to them, consider collecting donations in lieu of flowers to help others currently living with Parkinson’s, whilst honouring their legacy.