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Latest Articles

New carers award honours long-standing Geelong PSG leader

Dec. 04, 2019

The long-standing contribution of retiring leader of the Geelong Parkinson’s Peer Support Group has been recognised with the creation of a new award in his name – the Harold Waldron Carer’s Award. Read more…

Award a high note for Heather

Nov. 29, 2019

From sky-diving to singing, Heather Jobling has never been one to stick to the norm when it comes to how she has supported the Parkinson’s community. Read more…

DONATE TODAY TO PROVIDE HOPE FOR TOMORROW

Nov. 20, 2019

Judy Phelan was a successful business woman - an award-winning caterer operating a restaurant in a re-modelled 1930s train carriage - when diagnosed with Parkinson’s aged 53. Read more…

Aged Care Royal Commission Submission

Nov. 06, 2019

Parkinson’s Victoria has made a submission to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, detailing the issues people living with Parkinson’s and Atypical Parkinson’s experience in the aged care system. Read more…

Engage with medical researchers through Consumer Buddy Program

Sep. 25, 2019

The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute is seeking people impacted by Parkinson's to share experiences and knowledge with scientists through its Consumer Buddy Program. Read more…

Sep. 18, 2019: Parkinson’s Research Participation Opportunities
Sep. 17, 2019: Now hiring for new position in our Health Team
Jul. 26, 2019: Kim shares her A Walk in the Park fundraising tips
Jul. 25, 2019: A Walk in the Park regional events confirmed
Jul. 19, 2019: Generous appeal contributions
Jul. 19, 2019: Research opportunity - hallucinations in Parkinson’s
Jun. 14, 2019: Parkinson’s Victoria welcomes promising research led by Victorian scientists
May. 08, 2019: A Walk in the Park registrations open
May. 02, 2019: Donate today to support your community
Apr. 17, 2019: Parkinson’s Victoria public holiday closures
Mar. 14, 2019: Put on a party for Parkinson’s this April
Mar. 01, 2019: Help for now, hope for the future
Feb. 19, 2019: Autumn fundraisers will appeal to garden and art lovers
Jan. 31, 2019: Recently Diagnosed Seminar 2019 program announced
Dec. 21, 2018: Parkinson’s Victoria Christmas closure
Dec. 11, 2018: Sinemet shortage continues
Dec. 07, 2018: Riding out the festive season
Dec. 07, 2018: Donate today and help support your community in 2019
Nov. 29, 2018: Warrnambool’s Andrew Suggett named Sir Zelman Cowen Award recipient
Nov. 22, 2018: Medical Cooling Concession
Oct. 24, 2018: Sociological study of use of digital media
Oct. 23, 2018: WPC 2019 – will we see you there?
Oct. 19, 2018: Health professional seminar in Albury Wodonga
Sep. 05, 2018: Campaign to protect your services
Aug. 31, 2018: Medication Shortage
Aug. 09, 2018: We are Hiring! Psychologist
Jun. 18, 2018: Remini-sing
Jun. 08, 2018: Research on Cognition in Parkinson’s
Jun. 05, 2018: Walk tall in regional Victoria
May. 09, 2018: Donate today to our winter appeal to support your community
Apr. 13, 2018: 2017 / 2018 Research Fellowships and Scholarships Announced
Apr. 06, 2018: #UniteForParkinsons
Apr. 06, 2018: Participation in Clinical Trial
Mar. 20, 2018: A beautiful way to raise funds this Autumn
Mar. 08, 2018: Parkinson’s Victoria reaps the rewards of Ritchies’ Community Benefit Card Program
Mar. 01, 2018: Put on a Party for Parkinson’s in April
Feb. 22, 2018: Peer Support Group Leader Profile: Christine Anderson
Feb. 06, 2018: YOGA: Alignment of mind, body and spirit
Jan. 29, 2018: In Celebration puts gifts to work for Parkinson’s
Jan. 17, 2018: Queenscliff summer swim combines fun with fundraising
Dec. 14, 2017: This concession will help you keep your cool this Summer
Dec. 04, 2017: Mildura Parkinson’s advocate takes this year’s Sir Zelman Cowen award
Nov. 20, 2017: Our important Christmas Appeal is on again!
Nov. 13, 2017: When Parkinson’s leads to social isolation
Nov. 09, 2017: Try ParkinSong to help find your voice
Nov. 02, 2017: This seminar eases the uncertainty of a recent Parkinson’s diagnosis
Nov. 02, 2017: We Want You - To participate in Parkinson’s research
Oct. 26, 2017: Parkinson’s Victoria’s Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities
Oct. 12, 2017: Melbourne walkers set a new record
Sep. 28, 2017: We Want You – To find your voice in ParkinSong
Sep. 21, 2017: Healthcare Professionals Conference 2017 - Early Bird bookings now open!
Sep. 21, 2017: Timboon Walk a smash hit!
Sep. 01, 2017: A Walk in the Park 2017 photographs
Aug. 26, 2017: A Walk in the Park Event Day Booklet
Jul. 20, 2017: A Walk in the Park Regional Events
Jun. 28, 2017: Monash University calling for DBS patients and carers to participate in a survey
Jun. 28, 2017: Are you 20 to 75 and want to participate in a 60 minute experiment?
Jun. 28, 2017: Deakin University calling for volunteers to take part in a six week exercise study
Jun. 22, 2017: Parkinson’s Black Tulip Magnolia Fundraiser
Apr. 29, 2017: A Walk in the Park Melbourne registrations now open!
Mar. 27, 2017: Has your communication and swallowing changed because of Parkinson’s? Take a survey
Mar. 27, 2017: Longview Open Garden
Mar. 17, 2017: Shepparton Peer Support Group donates $50,000
Mar. 02, 2017: #UniteForParkinson’s campaign
Feb. 15, 2017: InSearch Public Lectures
Feb. 07, 2017: We’re recruiting! Events Co-ordinator position available
Jan. 20, 2017: Recently Diagnosed seminars in March 2017
Dec. 22, 2016: 2016 Sir Zelman Cowen Winner - Peter Raymond
Dec. 02, 2016: Dylan Hardy’s seven tips for Christmas
Nov. 29, 2016: 2016 Annual Christmas Appeal
Nov. 14, 2016: Screening of Liz Jackson’s film “A Sense of Self” on ABC
Nov. 14, 2016: Wilko’s Whiskers Fundraiser
Nov. 11, 2016: Recently Diagnosed seminars - fully booked for 2016
Oct. 14, 2016: 2016 Christmas Catalogue : celebrate and give a gift that matters
Oct. 11, 2016: Recently Diagnosed seminar, Warrnambool and Melbourne
Aug. 05, 2016: Living Well seminar
Jun. 27, 2016: A Walk in the Park extends into regional Victoria
Jun. 08, 2016: Lacey’s Open Garden - where “East meets West”
May. 30, 2016: The Black Tulip Magnolia
Apr. 28, 2016: A Walk in the Park 2016
Apr. 28, 2016: Non-Motor and gastrointestinal symptoms of Parkinson’s
Apr. 19, 2016: Shake It Up and Parkinson’s Victoria working together
Apr. 19, 2016: Painting with Parkinson’s celebrates 10 years
Mar. 15, 2016: We’re moving!
Mar. 01, 2016: World Parkinson’s Congress
Feb. 29, 2016: Changing lives through giving
Feb. 11, 2016: Forging and fostering friendships
Jan. 28, 2016: Discount travel
Jan. 27, 2016: Improving quality of life more than a dream
Jan. 08, 2016: 2016 Calendar
Dec. 29, 2015: Taking respite
Dec. 24, 2015: Top travel resources
Dec. 24, 2015: We’re open!
Dec. 23, 2015: Supported holiday programs
Dec. 11, 2015: Movement Disorder Nurse project a success
Dec. 04, 2015: Sir Zelman Cowen Award 2015
Nov. 30, 2015: Run4aReason: Progressive Supra-Nuclear Palsy
Nov. 30, 2015: ParkinSong strikes another chord
Nov. 16, 2015: Volunteer Grants 2015 - open for application
Nov. 16, 2015: Independent Investment advisors