Working with Disability Liaison Officers when attending hospital
Disability Liaison Officers are available in many public health regions in Victoria and can provide free assistance to you both before, during, and after a hospital stay. These workers can be both proactive and reactive as your needs change. A simple phone call or email can link you to your local DLO. Prior to stay […]
Research call-out: Improving wellbeing in women with Parkinson’s through exercise
About the study One of Fight Parkinson’s inaugural seed fund grant recipient projects is recruiting volunteers. The project – Improving Wellbeing in Women with Lived Experience of Parkinson’s Disease Using Community-Based Gym Exercises – seeks participants for an eight-week program to be run in Box Hill, Victoria. Existing research shows exercise can help improve Parkinson’s […]
Inaugural community-funded seed research grant recipients announced
The generosity of the Fight Parkinson’s community has enabled two researchers to receive grants of $30,000 to pursue promising new research towards early-stage ideas with potential for major breakthroughs. Two grants were awarded, one in clinical research and one in basic science. Fight Parkinson’s believes these projects are on the verge of major breakthroughs and […]
Thank you for helping people like Drew
Every donation to Fight Parkinson’s helps change lives. In fact, more than 90 per cent of our funding comes from generous donations. But don’t just take our word for how important donations are, hear it from one of our community members. Drew has been an involved member of the Fight Parkinson’s community for many years. […]
Communication and Parkinson’s: tips to help you in day-to-day life
For people living with Parkinson’s, changes in speech and communication can be challenging. It’s important to watch for communication changes and take proactive steps to reduce their impact. How Parkinson’s affects communication Communication is multifaceted and includes speaking, writing, and body language. People living with Parkinson’s may experience changes to how they speak, the words they use, […]
Loneliness and Parkinson’s, reminders for keeping connected with your community
Loneliness Awareness Week shines a light on loneliness and what we can do in our day-to-day lives to help reduce the feeling and look for meaningful connection. A Parkinson’s diagnosis can cause people to retreat from their social circles or lead them to self-isolate, exacerbating feelings of loneliness. Changes in mobility functions and impact on […]
Travel Grants now open to attend World Parkinson Congress
The World Parkinson Congress (WPC) is a unique opportunity for researchers, clinicians, people living with Parkinson’s, and healthcare professionals from across the globe to connect and share knowledge. To help make attending the Congress in America more accessible, a select number of travel grants are available to subsidise the cost of attendance. Grants are available […]
New name, same care: Chronic Disease Management Plans revamped
The change intends to make access to care easier for you and your loved ones. As of July 1, Chronic Disease Management plans (CDMP) and Team Care Arrangements (TCA) have been merged into a singular entity known clinically as a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP). These changes have been implemented in the hopes of […]
Masks on for Fight Parkinson’s fundraiser
Fight Parkinson’s relies on the generosity of individuals and community groups across Australia to ensure that no one is left to fight Parkinson’s alone. The Australasian Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) Nafsika Unit gathered earlier this year to raise much needed funds for Fight Parkinson’s. Niki Matziaris has spent much of her career, and more […]
World Parkinson Congress calls for abstract submissions
The congress is welcoming submissions in two categories, scientific and lived experience, providing a rare opportunity for researchers, clinicians, advocates and those living with Parkinson’s to share knowledge and learn together. Scientific abstracts are welcomed across a range of basic and clinical sciences as well as clinical care. Living with Parkinson’s abstracts are an opportunity […]