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Latest Articles

Working with Disability Liaison Officers when attending hospital

Aug. 19, 2025

Hospital visits, planned and unplanned, can be stressful no matter how much experience we have in the health system. However, there are free services available to help make your visit as easy as possible. Read more…

Research call-out: Improving wellbeing in women with Parkinson’s through exercise

Aug. 15, 2025

Researchers at La Trobe University want to understand the feasibility of a gym-based exercise program for women with Parkinson’s. Read more…

Inaugural community-funded seed research grant recipients announced

Aug. 13, 2025

With thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Parkinson’s community, Fight Parkinson’s announced the inaugural recipients of the Seed Research Grant Program at the Fight Parkinson’s Research Symposium in April. Read more…

Thank you for helping people like Drew

Aug. 09, 2025

Every donation to Fight Parkinson’s helps change lives. In fact, more than 90 per cent of our funding comes from generous donations. Read more…

Communication and Parkinson’s: tips to help you in day-to-day life

Aug. 08, 2025

Communication goes beyond expressing basic wants and needs. It allows us to build connections, express our personalities, and share how we feel. Read more…

Aug. 04, 2025: Loneliness and Parkinson’s, reminders for keeping connected with your community
Aug. 02, 2025: Travel Grants now open to attend World Parkinson’s Congress
Jul. 25, 2025: New name, same care: Chronic Disease Management Plans revamped
Jul. 17, 2025: World Parkinson’s Congress calls for abstract submissions
Jun. 30, 2025: Research call-out: Peripheral stimulation as a treatment for Parkinson’s disease gait impairments
Jun. 27, 2025: The National Parkinson’s Action Plan community consultation survey
Jun. 16, 2025: Call for Fight Parkinson’s Recognition Award nominations
Apr. 30, 2025: Thanks to you - our Parkinson’s community - for championing Parkinson’s awareness this April
Apr. 15, 2025: Fight Parkinson’s and University of Tasmania lead $3.7 million push to transform Parkinson’s care
Feb. 28, 2025: Research call-out: Can Alexa Help Improve Speech in Parkinson’s?
Jan. 31, 2025: Fight Parkinson’s Launches 2025 Seed Grant Program to Fund Research Innovation
Jan. 29, 2025: Research call-out: A clinical trial for essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease
Jan. 16, 2025: Community Seminars
Jan. 16, 2025: Raise your voice in 2025
Jan. 07, 2025: Health Professionals Learning Hub
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
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