SHAKE IT UP AMBASSADORS

From musicians and TV presenters to athletes, fashionistas, content creators and more – Shake It Up is honoured to have the involvement and support of ambassadors from across a range of industries who generously give their support and time to help raise awareness and funds for Parkinson’s research.

Ellyse Perry

Australian Cricketer

Not only is Ellyse the youngest cricketer to have represented Australia, but she is also the only person to have played for Australia in both cricket and football (soccer) World Cups. Ellyse is passionate about raising awareness of Parkinson’s, a cause close to her heart, and spreading the word about the importance of research to advance a cure for Parkinson’s as quickly as possible.

Carol Ferrone

TV/Media Personality, Presenter and MC

As the lead talent on ABC TV’s hit Back in Time series, Carol and her family invite the audience on a time-traveling journey through 170 years of Australian history. Carol’s life was shaken up when her brother-in-law was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. She was inspired to use her voice to raise awareness about early detection as well as assist in raising funds for research to halt the progression and cure Parkinson’s.

Annelise Kumri

Influencer

Annelise is a content creator, influencer and makeup artist. She is also a wife and Mum of four and the loving daughter of Helen who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2016. By sharing her mother’s journey with her followers on social media, Annelise has raised awareness around Parkinson’s and is w

Dilruk Jayasinha

Comedian

Dilruk is one of the most beloved comedians in Australia. On top of selling out his stand-up shows, he is a staple on TV and radio. In 2018, Dilruk received the Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent at The Logie Awards. Dilruk has also featured on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here Australia and Weakest Link Australia, where he raised nation-wide awareness and almost $25,000 for Shake It Up.

Amy Ruffle

Actor

Amy is an actor, producer and comedian best known for her role in Mako Mermaids and Thank God You’re Here. She joined Shake It Up to support her father Rob, who lives with Parkinson’s. Amy now hosts the Shake It Up Show, a series about the different experiences in the Parkinson’s community, from the road to diagnosis to coping with change, different therapies and everything in between.

Kristy Johnson

Journalist

After a close family member was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, Kristy made it her goal to raise awareness and draw attention to the misconceptions of living with the disease. She is passionate about the latest research and clinical trials. For over 10 years, Kristy has worked as a writer and journalist for online publications and magazines and is passionate about the lifestyle and entertainment industries.

Lincoln Dews

Professional Waterman

Lincoln is a professional waterman and has made a name for himself as a multiple time world champion and high-performance athlete, featuring in some of the toughest ocean racing events on the globe. Lincoln’s exposure to Parkinson’s disease started at a young age, with his late gran

Liz Cantor

Television presenter, Channel 7

Liz has spent the last decade working for Channel Seven. Liz’s grandmother, a prima-ballerina, and her grandfather, both lived with Parkinson’s, and her uncle currently lives with PD. Liz competed in the reality television series The Mole, and it was near the end of the series that Liz made a promise to her grandmother that she would play a role in the search for a cure for Parkinson’s.

Kate Matheson

International business magazine and website editor, contributor at news.com.au and Huffington Post, self-confessed geek girl.

Experiencing her first symptoms of Parkinson’s at just 29, Kate wanted to be involved in doing something proactive as well as raise awareness for the everyday young Australians living with Parkinson’s. Kate is passionate about seeing change happen in the way we view people with Parkinson’s, especially younger people – and equally passionate about finding a cure.

Phoebes Garland

Fashionista mentor & Co-founder Garland & Garland Fashion

Phoebes is the Co-founder and Head of Consulting of Garland & Garland, a fashion brand management & consulting agency. She is a passionate supporter of Shake It Up, with a strong desire to remove the stigma associated with Parkinson’s and is proud to be an ambassador on behalf of the Australian fashion industry.

Craig Foster AM

Chief Football Analyst – SBS, ex Australian Footballer

Craig Foster is a respected football commentator, broadcaster and ex-Socceroo. As SBS’s chief football analyst, Craig provides expert opinion and unrivalled insight. Heralding from the Northern Rivers of NSW, Craig was first drawn to Shake It Up after hearing the inspirational story of brothers Clyde and Greg Campbell who also grew up in the Northern Rivers.

Peter Byrne

Entertainer

Creator and star of an award-winning tribute act to Neil Diamond, Peter Byrne is one of Australia’s most talented and versatile entertainers. When Peter first performed his production of the tribute show, ‘Hot August Night’, as a 25th anniversary tribute to one of the greatest live albums of all time, he received a standing ovation from the 4,000 plus audience at the Sydney Convention Centre.

Bloom

Singer / Songwriter

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Bloom is one of Australia’s greatest power vocalists and a seasoned touring artist, with sold out shows across the country. In her role as a Shake It Up Ambassador, Bloom and her fans (aka, Bloomies!) have raised over $31,000 for game-changing Australian research to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s.

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