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Fight Parkinson’s welcomes enquires from the media about:

Parkinson’s in general
Work of Fight Parkinson’s
Promotional events and campaign
Parkinson’s research

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.

Contact our media team

Call Fight Parkinson’s on (03) 8809 0400
Email: info@fightparkinsons.org.au

Latest Articles

Call for award nominations

Jul. 24, 2023

Do you know a worthy volunteer who deserves recognition for their contribution to supporting people living with Parkinson’s? Why not nominate them for a Fight Parkinson's Recognition Award? Read more…

It’s time to lift the lid off Parkinson’s!

Apr. 06, 2023

Imagine not being able to walk through a doorway, stopping in your tracks, your feet not moving no matter how much you will them to. Or being unable to walk as your toes claw. Or losing your ability to write. Read more…

Join a local Walk in the Park!

Mar. 21, 2023

Do you live in or close to Horsham, Swan Hill, Gippsland Lakes or Eltham? If so, you can join a local Walk in the Park event on Sunday 26 March. Read more…

Fight Parkinson’s launches new online course for the Aged Care sector

Feb. 15, 2023

A new on demand, online Advanced and Palliative Care for Parkinson’s course now available for professionals in the Aged Care sector was recently launched Read more…

Ask The Expert

Jan. 25, 2023

Ask the Expert gives YOU direct access to researchers, medical, health and other professionals who specialise in Parkinson's. Read more…

Jan. 23, 2023: Raise your voice in 2023
Jan. 01, 2023: Join our online Positive Life conversations
Dec. 31, 2022: Community Seminars
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. 20, 2022: Community Learning Hub
Aug. 19, 2022: Aged Care Learning Hub
Aug. 01, 2022: Participants sought for Lewy body dementia research
Jul. 26, 2022: Improving understanding of YOPD after diagnosis
Jul. 08, 2022: Research call-out: drooling in Parkinson’s
Jun. 13, 2022: OAM for services to Parkinson’s nursing
May. 22, 2022: Paraquat herbicide and Parkinson’s disease
Mar. 31, 2022: Improve knowledge in Parkinson’s Awareness Month
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
Dec. 07, 2021: Awards recognise commitment to improving the lives of others
Aug. 13, 2021: Fight Parkinson’s Awards 2021
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