St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital implants Australia’s first and the smallest rechargeable, remotely programmable deep brain stimulator

Friday, 4th July 2025

National Parkinson’s Alliance: Community Consultation Survey

Friday, 27th June 2025

Have Your Say: Help Shape the Future of Parkinson’s Care in Australia   As part of the National Parkinson’s Action Plan, the National P...

A legend of Shake It Up fundraising: Gary’s incredible journey for Parkinson’s

Wednesday, 25th June 2025

When it comes to turning passion into impact, Gary McKitterick-Gillett is living proof that one person can spark a movement. In the 2025 ParkinsonR...

Pilates 4 Parkinson’s – a community moved by purpose

Saturday, 14th June 2025

On a crisp Saturday morning in Victoria’s picturesque Yarra Valley, over 120 people rolled out their mats at Punt Road Wines for the first-ever Pila...

Portraits with a purpose: Zoe Campbell raises $65K for Parkinson’s research

Thursday, 5th June 2025

New clinical trial: can treadmill training improve walking and balance in Parkinson’s?

Wednesday, 28th May 2025

Coalition charts path for therapies that slow or stop Parkinson’s

Wednesday, 28th May 2025

Walking with hope: Marg, Chappo & Winx step up for Parkinson’s

Tuesday, 27th May 2025

Parkinson’s Awareness Month 2025 Wrap-Up: $428,000 Raised for Research!

Tuesday, 20th May 2025

“Walk With Me”: Lou’s Parkinson’s Awareness Hike Raises $2,280 for Research

Friday, 16th May 2025

Gain Therapeutics Clinical Trial of Potential New Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease

Tuesday, 13th May 2025

Tom’s Ironman fundraising challenge in honour of his grandfather

Friday, 2nd May 2025

Tom Neal is taking on an incredible challenge in honour of his beloved grandfather. On May 4, 2025, Tom will be running the Port Macquarie Ironman 70....

Tony and Wendy’s Adventure is Bright for Parkinson’s research

Monday, 28th April 2025

Celebrating Emma’s 2024 Pancakes 4 Parkinson’s fundraiser

Tuesday, 22nd April 2025

This year for Parkinson’s Awareness Month, Shake It Up Australia is encouraging the Australian community to take part in #Pancakes4Parkinsons to...

Groundbreaking research launches to uncover chemical triggers of Parkinson’s disease

Thursday, 17th April 2025

Today is World Parkinson’s Day

Friday, 11th April 2025

Good Vibrations returns to Newcastle: Steph’s fundraiser for Parkinson’s research

Tuesday, 8th April 2025

Bach in the Dark: Rachel’s musical fundraiser for Parkinson’s

Friday, 4th April 2025

This Parkinson’s Awareness Month, professional cellist and concert series founder Rachel Scott has turned her musical talents into a moving tribute ...

Funding research to reprogram brain cells and test environmental causes of Parkinson’s

Monday, 31st March 2025

Pilates for Parkinson’s: a fundraising event for a cure

Friday, 28th March 2025

Looking back at Archie’s Pancakes 4 Parkinson’s fundraiser

Monday, 24th March 2025

Rally your workplace this April and fundraise for Parkinson’s Awareness Month

Saturday, 22nd March 2025

Danielle conquers Hobart Run the Bridge challenge in memory of her dad

Friday, 21st March 2025

Trial at The Alfred Hospital is recruiting participants to test a new medication for Parkinson’s disease

Thursday, 20th March 2025

Flip, stack, fundraise: recipe inspiration for your Pancakes 4 Parkinson’s event!

Wednesday, 19th March 2025

Australian Parkinson’s Pain Study Recruiting for Clinicians

Sunday, 16th March 2025

Stacey Rae takes on the Himalayas trek for Parkinson’s research

Friday, 7th March 2025

This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the strength and determination of women making a difference—like Stacey Rae, who is taking on ...

Parkinson’s Awareness Month 2024 – Our Top Fundraisers

Wednesday, 5th March 2025

Pancakes 4 Parkinson’s

Tuesday, 4th March 2025

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, with World Parkinson’s Day marked on April 11. Over the month of April, we ask our community to come...

Running For A Cure: Emily’s 200km Challenge for Parkinson’s Research

Thursday, 20th February 2025

Shake It Up Funding Research to Investigate Potential Treatment for Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s

Monday, 17th February 2025

Five Lifestyle Changes that Can Reduce Your Fall Risk

Monday, 10th February 2025

Pushing Limits for Parkinson’s Research: Van Demon Fitness’ 24-Hour Challenge

Thursday, 23rd January 2025

Shake It Up Australia Announces Two Groundbreaking New Parkinson’s Research Projects

Wednesday, 22nd January 2025

Mick Talks Walking Football How It Is Supporting People Living With Parkinson’s

Thursday, 16th January 2025

Take On An Athletic Challenge in 2025 and Raise Funds for Parkinson’s Research

Tuesday, 14th January 2025

Warren’s Incredible Two-Marathon Fundraising Effort

Wednesday, 18th December 2024

Bowl Parkinson’s Over Raises More Than $15,000 for Parkinson’s Research

Tuesday, 17th December 2024

New MJFF Paper on Gait Standardisation Accepted for Publication

Monday, 16th December 2024

Shake It Up Wins Outstanding Achievement Accolade in The Australian Charity Awards

Thursday, 12th December 2024

Rebecca’s Christmas Light Display for Parkinson’s

Friday, 6th December 2024

Community Spirit Shines Bright at Kootingal Hotel’s Parkinson’s Fundraiser

Tuesday, 26th November 2024

This Movember, Let’s Talk Men’s Health and Parkinson’s Disease

Saturday, 23rd November 2024

Shake It Up Founder Clyde Campbell Wins Peter Wills Medal

Friday, 15th November 2024

The Active Studio Launches Fundraiser for Shake It Up

Wednesday, 13th November 2024

Shake It Up Represents at the Melbourne Marathon

Friday, 8th November 2024

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research Finds Parkinson’s Biomarker

Friday, 4th October 2024

In 2023, the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) announced an enormous leap forward in the understanding of Parkinson’s ...

Stepping Up with Shake It Up – Our 2024 Trek Adventure Challenge

Monday, 23rd September 2024

In September 2024, an intrepid team of fundraisers, along with Shake It Up Community Fundraising & Events Manager Isobel, embarked on a challenge ...

Lise takes on her 3rd Pedal for Parkinson’s tour

Tuesday, 10th September 2024

  In 2022, Shake It Up fundraiser Sarah Buckpitt and her cycling friends put together the Pedal for Parkinson’s Tasmania tour. Riding 500km ac...

The ‘Not Fast, but Furious’ Team Making a Difference for Parkinson’s

Tuesday, 10th September 2024

This month, a group of fundraisers are taking part in ‘Run the Maine’, a point-to-point Half Marathon through Central Victoria’s bea...