Fight Parkinson’s online Learning Hub goes live
The Fight Parkinson’s Learning Hub will ensure everyone living with Parkinson’s has free access to the same quality, evidence-based information about the condition no matter where they live. The Hub will also host education programs for the healthcare sector, including a specialist online education program for registered nurses (RNs) and personal care assistants (PCAs) working in aged […]
OAM for services to Parkinson’s nursing
An extensive nursing career spanning more than 30 years, including 20 as a Parkinson’s clinical nurse consultant, has seen Victor develop into one of Australia’s most knowledgeable healthcare professionals on Parkinson’s care. Fight Parkinson’s CEO Emma Collin said she was delighted to see Victor’s work recognised through this award. “Victor’s commitment to the Parkinson’s community […]
Introducing Fight Parkinson’s
Based on what you told us, we have repositioned ourselves to better represent and meet the needs of our community. We made a very considered decision and have adopted a new name – Fight Parkinson’s. It’s estimated that 57,000 Victorians are living with Parkinson’s. More than 219,000 Australians today have Parkinson’s and more people are diagnosed […]
International Women’s Day
The incidence of Parkinson’s is lower in women than men, however there are many women living with Parkinson’s and their experience is often very different to that of men. Some studies have indicated women experience tremor and painful early morning muscle contractions than men. Others have found women are more likely to have depression and […]
Elaine Maberly receives inaugural Harold Waldron Carer’s Award
It’s nine years since Elaine’s husband and partner of more than 50 years, Jonathan, passed away. However, just like the award’s namesake, who continued to lead the Geelong Peer Support Group for many years after his wife passed away, Elaine has remained leader of the Parkinson’s support group in Ballarat. “I’m still involved because they […]
Sir Zelman Cowen Award presented to Judy Phelan
Judy is a Fight Parkinson’s Life Member. With the support of her family, friends and Rotary, business and local contacts, she has raised more than $100,000 directly or indirectly over the past 10 years. She has been a consistent top 5 fundraiser for A Walk in the Park and has only missed one event, due […]