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Latest Articles
Thanks to you - our Parkinson’s community - for championing Parkinson’s awareness this April
Apr. 30, 2025
As Parkinson’s Awareness Month comes to an end, we’re saying thank you to our incredible Parkinson’s community. Read more…
Fight Parkinson’s and University of Tasmania lead $3.7 million push to transform Parkinson’s care
Apr. 15, 2025
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…
Research call-out: Can Alexa Help Improve Speech in Parkinson’s?
Feb. 28, 2025
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…
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…
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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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