Apr. 15, 2025
Fight Parkinson’s and University of Tasmania lead $3.7 million push to transform Parkinson’s care
Fight Parkinson’s and The University of Tasmania have announced a joint $3.7 million investment to bring the internationally recognised ParkinsonNet model of multidisciplinary care to Australia. The funding includes $2.88 million from the Medical Research Future Fund, awarded to the University of Tasmania, and $815,000 raised through community support by Fight Parkinson’s. Read more…

Feb. 28, 2025
Research call-out: Can Alexa Help Improve Speech in Parkinson’s?
Researchers at Monash University are investigating whether Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant can support speech improvement in people with Parkinson’s. If you have Parkinson’s and either regularly use Alexa or have never used it but are open to trying it, your participation could make a difference. Read more…

Jan. 31, 2025
Fight Parkinson’s Launches 2025 Seed Grant Program to Fund Research Innovation
Fight Parkinson’s is pleased to announce that applications are now open for its inaugural round of Seed Funding Grants, aimed at supporting innovative research in Parkinson’s Disease. Fight Parkinson’s invites researchers to apply for seed funding to support projects beginning in 2025. Read more…

Jan. 29, 2025
Research call-out: A clinical trial for essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease
An Australian first clinical trial is open for recruitment at Icon. This clinical trial is investigating the use of radiation therapy for essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease. Read more…

Jan. 16, 2025
Community Seminars
The Fight Parkinson’s Community Seminar program will continue into 2025. Read more…