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Latest Articles

Fight Parkinson’s position on paraquat and Parkinson’s disease

Sep. 06, 2024

Fight Parkinson’s is committed to supporting advocacy and providing information, education and services based on robust clinical evidence. All information offered to the Parkinson’s community is based on scientific research as referenced throughout this page. Read more…

Aged Care Learning Hub

Aug. 20, 2024

Fight Parkinson’s has launched a new online learning program to build the skills and capabilities of aged care workers caring for clients and residents with Parkinson’s. Read more…

Research call-out: Gym-based strength training for people with early onset Parkinson’s

Jul. 19, 2024

La Trobe University’s Academic and Research Collaborative in Health is conducting a research project to assess the feasibility of gym-based strength training based on modified powerlifting for people with early onset Parkinson’s disease. Read more…

Research call-out: Neuropsychological Assessment in Parkinson’s Disease

Jul. 08, 2024

Researchers at University of Queensland’s Centre for Clinical Research are working to improve neuropsychological assessments for earlier and more effective diagnosis of dementia in Parkinson’s disease. Read more…

Federal Government awards $800,000 to fund a National Parkinson’s Action Plan

Jun. 17, 2024

The National Parkinson’s Alliance welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement of $800,000 in funding over two years to develop and implement Australia’s first National Parkinson's Action Plan. Read more…

Jun. 03, 2024: Three New Online Courses added to Fight Parkinson’s Community Learning Hub
Jun. 03, 2024: Welcome to the Community Learning Hub!
Apr. 30, 2024: Community Seminars
Mar. 21, 2024: National Parkinson’s Alliance formed to lead change for the Parkinson’s community
Feb. 28, 2024: ParKanDo, honoured with Grassroots Volunteering Award
Feb. 20, 2024: Research call-out: Pain Characteristics and Management in Parkinson’s
Feb. 13, 2024: Research call-out: drooling in Parkinson’s
Jan. 05, 2024: Ask The Expert
Jan. 03, 2024: Raise your voice in 2024
Jan. 01, 2024: Join our online Positive Life conversations
Nov. 22, 2023: Awards honour dedicated Parkinson’s community members
Aug. 28, 2023: Call for award nominations
Jun. 16, 2023: A Groundbreaking Breakthrough: The Parkinson’s Biomarker
Apr. 06, 2023: It’s time to lift the lid off Parkinson’s!
Mar. 21, 2023: Join a local Walk in the Park!
Feb. 15, 2023: Fight Parkinson’s launches new online course for the Aged Care sector
Dec. 13, 2022: Eating out over summer
Nov. 30, 2022: Awards honour dedicated volunteers
Oct. 18, 2022: Research call-out: Hand training in Parkinson’s
Sep. 02, 2022: Fight Parkinson’s together this October
Aug. 21, 2022: Fight Parkinson’s online Learning Hub goes live
Aug. 01, 2022: Participants sought for Lewy body dementia research
Jul. 26, 2022: Improving understanding of YOPD after diagnosis
Jun. 13, 2022: OAM for services to Parkinson’s nursing
Mar. 09, 2022: All welcome to join the Mildura Slow Walk
Feb. 24, 2022: Parkinson’s Prevalence
Jan. 06, 2022: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Dec. 14, 2021: Research study: Understanding self-care practices
Jun. 22, 2021: Researcher seeks participants for heat survey
Jun. 03, 2021: Monash Uni gait research project seeking participants
Mar. 05, 2021: International Women’s Day
Feb. 02, 2021: Elaine Maberly receives inaugural Harold Waldron Carer’s Award
Dec. 21, 2020: Sir Zelman Cowen Award presented to Judy Phelan
May. 08, 2020: Physical activity during COVID-19