Parkinson's Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation which provides information to the community about Parkinson's, coordinates a network of support groups, and promotes the positive aspects of living with Parkinson's, not coping in silence. Education and support, medication and treatment strategies, and where to find assistance, all empower the individual to maintain an independent lifestyle and assist them in achieving optimal quality of life.  A supportive environment of family, friends and the broader community, who have an understanding of Parkinson's and its impact on the individual, is conducive to a positive lifestyle and better management of symptoms.