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Latest Articles
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Feb. 17, 2021
Parkinson’s Victoria is closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation as it develops in Victoria: UPDATED16 February 2021 Read more…
Elaine Maberly receives inaugural Harold Waldron Carer’s Award
Feb. 02, 2021
Elaine Maberly is a fitting recipient of the inaugural Harold Waldron Carer’s Award, created to recognise a family member or friend touched by Parkinson’s who has made a significant difference to the Parkinson’s community through their voluntary leadership or support of a peer support group leader. Read more…
Ask the expert
Jan. 20, 2021
Ask the Experts gives you access to health professionals who specialise in Parkinson's. Hear from experts on a variety of topics relating to symptoms, treatments and breakthroughs associated with Parkinson's Disease. Read more…
Online singing brings people together for a song and a smile
Jan. 13, 2021
As face-to-face group singing remains restricted due to the risk of COVID-19, Parkinson’s Victoria remains committed to providing an outlet for people to come together to sing from the safety of their own homes. Read more…
Sir Zelman Cowen Award presented to Judy Phelan
Dec. 21, 2020
Judy Phelan, a long-time supporter and fundraiser who has been living with Parkinson’s for just over 20 years, has been awarded the 2020 Sir Zelman Cowen Award for her outstanding services to the Parkinson’s community. Read more…
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Engage with medical researchers through Consumer Buddy Program
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Parkinson’s Victoria welcomes promising research led by Victorian scientists
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Warrnambool’s Andrew Suggett named Sir Zelman Cowen Award recipient
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Parkinson’s Victoria reaps the rewards of Ritchies’ Community Benefit Card Program
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Mildura Parkinson’s advocate takes this year’s Sir Zelman Cowen award
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This seminar eases the uncertainty of a recent Parkinson’s diagnosis
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Parkinson’s Victoria’s Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities
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Healthcare Professionals Conference 2017 - Early Bird bookings now open!
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Monash University calling for DBS patients and carers to participate in a survey
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Are you 20 to 75 and want to participate in a 60 minute experiment?
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Deakin University calling for volunteers to take part in a six week exercise study
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Has your communication and swallowing changed because of Parkinson’s? Take a survey
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2016 Christmas Catalogue : celebrate and give a gift that matters
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