Our support groups are the heartbeat of the Parkinson’s community, offering connection, guidance, and hope. To truly make a difference, we need more than words—we need action. That’s why Parkinson’s Queensland is amplifying our voices to all levels of government, ensuring they are heard loud and clear that the services available for people impacted by Parkinson’s need serious improvement.
CHALLENGE WITH PURPOSE
This year, instead of joining the Really Big Walk, our support groups will be taking on an even bigger mission—to make their voices heard through the Really BIG Support Group Challenge! We’re asking you to walk 45,000 steps for the 45,000 Queenslanders living with Parkinson’s.
HOW YOU DO IT IS UP TO YOU
Walk every step yourself, Share the challenge with your support group, rope in friends and family to help you hit that huge goal
MORE THAN JUST A WALK – A MOVEMENT
We don’t just want steps—we want stories. We’d love photos, videos, and interviews from your walk to show the real faces of our community. We’re also asking you to write a letter to our governments, sharing your experiences with current services and how they impact you. Let them know what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change, and we will take all of those letters to each of our Advocacy meetings. And if you’re up for it, why not get sponsored by friends and family to help us raise much-needed funds to improve our programs and services?
IT’S TIME TO MAKE OUR VOICES HEARD
This challenge isn’t just about steps—it’s about making sure every Queenslander impacted by Parkinson’s gets the support they deserve. Let’s turn movement into momentum and voices into action.
Be Bold. Be Strong. Be a Champion for Change.
This April, it’s time to go BIG for something that matters. The Really BIG Challenge isn’t just for individuals—it’s a chance for local businesses and teams to step up, stand out, and be champions for change in the Parkinson’s community.
Whether you run a hair salon, café, gym, or boutique—you can make a difference. It’s as simple as pledging a portion of your sales during April to support Parkinson’s Queensland. That could mean $1 from every coffee sold, a percentage of weekly takings, or hosting a fun, purple-themed fundraiser in-store. Whatever works for you!
Your support will help fund vital services, support programs, and life-changing research—and show your customers that your business backs something bigger.
Together, we can lift awareness, raise hope, and build a stronger, more compassionate Queensland—one bold business or team at a time.
So—are you ready to be a champion for change?
Your ongoing support is absolutely vital — it’s what allows us to keep showing up, every day, for the 45,000 Queenslanders living with Parkinson’s. Whether it’s providing life-changing information, advocating for better services, or simply being there when someone needs a voice on the other end of the line, none of it happens without you. Together, we can keep building a stronger, more supported future for every person impacted by this condition — because Parkinson’s doesn’t wait, and neither can we.
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