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We are also happy to assist with putting you in touch with neurologists, health professionals, researchers and people living with Parkinson’s to ensure a well-rounded story.

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Latest Articles

Fight Parkinson’s Launches 2025 Seed Grant Program to Fund Research Innovation

Jan. 31, 2025

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…

Research call-out: A clinical trial for essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease

Jan. 29, 2025

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…

Community Seminars

Jan. 16, 2025

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

Raise your voice in 2025

Jan. 16, 2025

Join our online singing community and get ready to belt out some tunes in the comfort and security of your own home. Read more…

Health Professionals Learning Hub

Jan. 07, 2025

The Fight Parkinson’s Aged Care Learning Hub has transitioned to the Fight Parkinson’s Health Professionals Learning Hub. Read more…

Jan. 06, 2025: Ask The Expert
Jan. 06, 2025: Join our online Positive Life conversations
Nov. 27, 2024: Awards honour dedicated Parkinson’s community members
Sep. 06, 2024: Fight Parkinson’s position on paraquat and Parkinson’s disease
Jul. 19, 2024: Research call-out: Gym-based strength training for people with early onset Parkinson’s
Jul. 08, 2024: Research call-out: Neuropsychological Assessment in Parkinson’s Disease
Jun. 17, 2024: Federal Government awards $800,000 to fund a National Parkinson’s Action Plan
Jun. 03, 2024: Three New Online Courses added to Fight Parkinson’s Community Learning Hub
Jun. 03, 2024: Welcome to the Community Learning Hub!
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
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