Ask The Expert
Jan. 06, 2025
Ask the Expert gives YOU direct access to researchers, medical, health and other professionals who specialise in Parkinson's.
This webinar series provides you with the opportunity to hear from, and ask questions of, experts on a variety of topics relating to symptom management, treatment and promising research.
Attendence is FREE and is online via Teams. Each webinar is facilitated by Fight Parkinson’s.
Benefits of exercise in Parkinson’s, with Dr Dale Harris
Wed 30th Jun 2025, 5:30pm on Teams
Join us for a discussion with Dr Dale Harris, Research Fellow at Victoria University's Institute for Health and Sport. Currently Dale is investigating the effects of combining brain stimulation techniques with e-health training strategies for ageing populations.
Young and Early Onset Parkinson’s, with Dr Richard Blazé
Tue 22nd Jul 2025, 5:30pm on Teams
Join us for a deep-dive into Young and Early Onset Parkinson's with Dr Richard Blazé. Dr Blazé is a neurologist specialising in the management of movement disorders and a sub-speciality interest in advanced therapies for Parkinson's.
Parkinson’s and your mind, with Professor Malcolm Hopwood
Tue 12th Aug 2025, 5:30pm on Teams
For this Ask the Expert session, we hear from Professor Malcolm Hopwood, the Ramsay Health Care Professor of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne. Join us for a discussion on some of the non-motor symptoms associated with Parkinson’s: depression and anxiety, and some of their treatments strategies; hallucinations and treatment approaches; and other mood changes including delusions and paranoia.
Relationships, sex and intimacy, with Alexandra Bowering
Tue 16th Sep 2025, 5:30pm on Teams
We don’t like to talk about sex and intimacy, and often don’t know who to turn to when problems arise. Changes to sex and intimacy are a symptom of Parkinson’s which can have a significant impact on quality of life for you and your partner. This Ask the Expert session will discuss ways Parkinson’s can affect our sex lives and ways we can manage these changes..
Superannuation, insurances and planning ahead, with Hayriye Uluca
Tue 21st Oct 2025, 5:30pm on Teams
Join us for a discussion with Hayriye Uluca, Principal Lawyer & State Litigation Leader for Victoria practising in superannuation and insurance litigation at Maurice Blackburn.
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