Putting himself first, Tom Jambrich on building his Parkinson’s health team
With a 30 years career as an Australian Federal Police (ADF) officer, Tom was leading a team of detectives at his time of diagnosis. It was one of those detectives who first noticed his tremor. His wife also noticed a slowness in his movement. “So, what do you do with that sort of information? You […]
Living with Parkinson’s: Richard Grimmett’s journey of resilience and adventure
Richard Grimmett refuses to let Parkinson’s define him. His story is one of resilience, optimism and a commitment to living life to the fullest. Richard first noticed symptoms of Parkinson’s at 47. His arms stopped swinging when he walked, he struggled to get cards out of his wallet and his sense of smell and memory […]
Carol Pritchard’s Parkinson’s journey and the importance of support
Managing their business kept Carol’s days full, from early breakfast services to administrative tasks, leading a team, and supporting the restaurant in the evenings. Between work and raising three children, Carol still made time for tennis and socialising, embracing an active lifestyle. Recognising the early signs of Parkinson’s Carol first noticed changes when her handwriting […]
Defying Parkinson’s: Kylie Christian’s journey of resilience through para dressage
Kylie Christian’s passion for horse riding began at just eight years old when she received her first horse. However, the trajectory of her equestrian career took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s at 45. Kylie’s determination to not let Parkinson’s define her has made her a beacon of hope for […]
Research call-out: Can Alexa Help Improve Speech in Parkinson’s?
About the Study This research aims to determine if Alexa’s voice assistant technology (VAT) can help people with Parkinson’s improve their speech volume and clarity. By providing external prompts and allowing multiple attempts in a stress-free environment, Alexa may encourage clearer speech. The findings will offer insights into whether smart speakers can be an effective […]
Fight Parkinson’s Launches 2025 Seed Grant Program to Fund Research Innovation
Seed Funding Grants are available for both clinical and basic science research, with each category offering a grant of $30,000. These grants underpin Fight Parkinson’s ongoing commitment to raise funds to support research focused on the prevention, improvement of life, and eventual cure for Parkinson’s Disease, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Corticobasal Syndrome (CBS), and Multiple […]
Research call-out: A clinical trial for essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease
‘TREMOR’ is a Phase II clinical trial located at Icon Cancer Centre Richmond, Victoria and involves one treatment session of high dose, highly targeted stereotactic radiation therapy, followed by ongoing neurological assessments. Conventional treatment for essential tremor or Parkinson’s related tremor involves deep brain stimulation, an invasive surgical procedure which many patients are unsuitable for […]
2025 Community Seminars
The community seminars feature information on a range of topics designed to help people better understand Parkinson’s, its treatments and the value of social connection. As leaders within the Parkinson’s community in Australia, Fight Parkinson’s has developed an understanding of the needs and challenges of people living with Parkinson’s, and Atypical Parkinson’s (PSP, MSA & […]
Raise your voice in 2025
Singing is particularly beneficial for people with Parkinson’s, as the condition can affect speech and voice in some people. Singing can be an excellent form of exercise, providing a work-out for your voice and lungs and releasing endorphins to make you feel energised and uplifted. And the beauty of online singing is that you can […]
Ask The Expert webinar series
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. Thinking, memory and Parkinson’s, with Dr Luke Smith 25 Nov 2025 […]