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Latest Articles
Travel Grants now open to attend World Parkinson’s Congress
Aug. 02, 2025
Applications for travel grants are now open to attend the 2026 World Parkinson’s Congress in Phoenix, USA. Read more…
New name, same care: Chronic Disease Management Plans revamped
Jul. 25, 2025
You may have noticed a change in the language being used in relation to your Chronic Disease Management plan, however there is no need for concern. Read more…
World Parkinson’s Congress calls for abstract submissions
Jul. 17, 2025
Submissions for abstracts are now open for the 2026 World Parkinson’s Congress. Read more…
Research call-out: Peripheral stimulation as a treatment for Parkinson’s disease gait impairments
Jun. 30, 2025
Investigate the effectiveness of applying non-invasive stimulation (in the form of vibration or mild electrical pulses) to the feet to improve walking in Parkinson’s disease (PD). Read more…
The National Parkinson’s Action Plan community consultation survey
Jun. 27, 2025
Fight Parkinson's is pleased to announce that the National Parkinson’s Action Plan (NPAP) has now entered the community consultation phase. This is a significant milestone in the journey to improve the lives of Australians living with Parkinson’s. Developed by the National Parkinson’s Alliance (NPA) with support from KPMG, the NPAP is a… Read more…
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Thanks to you - our Parkinson’s community - for championing Parkinson’s awareness this April
Apr. 15, 2025
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Fight Parkinson’s and University of Tasmania lead $3.7 million push to transform Parkinson’s care
Feb. 28, 2025
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Research call-out: Can Alexa Help Improve Speech in Parkinson’s?
Jan. 31, 2025
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Fight Parkinson’s Launches 2025 Seed Grant Program to Fund Research Innovation
Jan. 29, 2025
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Research call-out: A clinical trial for essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease
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Fight Parkinson’s position on paraquat and Parkinson’s disease
Jul. 19, 2024
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Research call-out: Gym-based strength training for people with early onset Parkinson’s
Jul. 08, 2024
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Research call-out: Neuropsychological Assessment in Parkinson’s Disease
Jun. 17, 2024
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Federal Government awards $800,000 to fund a National Parkinson’s Action Plan
Jun. 03, 2024
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Three New Online Courses added to Fight Parkinson’s Community Learning Hub
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National Parkinson’s Alliance formed to lead change for the Parkinson’s community
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Research call-out: Pain Characteristics and Management in Parkinson’s
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Fight Parkinson’s launches new online course for the Aged Care sector
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Elaine Maberly receives inaugural Harold Waldron Carer’s Award
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