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This Parkinson’s Awareness Month, we’re calling on workplaces around Australia to come together and help us #slowstopcureparkinsons—one team, one morning tea, or one donation at a time.
Whether you run a business or are part of a passionate team, there are plenty of fun and meaningful ways to get involved in April and beyond. From fundraising events to workplace giving, your workplace has the power to make a real impact.
Why get involved at work?
Corporate giving and workplace fundraising are not just great for your community—they’re great for your team too. Fundraising events are an opportunity to build team spirit, foster a culture of giving, and engage staff in a shared mission. Plus, 100% of every dollar donated to Shake It Up goes directly to Australian research.
Host a Parkinson’s Awareness Month fundraiser
Shake It Up’s theme this April is Pick Your ‘P’—and that includes Pancakes 4 Parkinson’s! Hosting a breakfast fundraiser, a lunchtime pizza party, or even a pink-themed dress day are all simple and effective ways to raise awareness and donations.
Need ideas? Here are a few workplace-friendly favourites:
- Pancake breakfast fundraiser
- Raffle or prize draw
- Step challenge or pace-based fitness goal
- Pink for Parkinson’s dress-up day
- Pizza lunch or Friday fundraiser feast
Top tip: Make it a team effort! Encourage departments or teams to compete to raise the most funds, or match employee donations to double the impact.
Start your fundraiser or get inspiration with our Company Fundraising Ideas
Make giving easy with workplace giving
Want to make a long-term impact? Workplace giving allows employees to make regular, pre-tax donations directly from their pay. It’s cost-effective, simple to set up, and gives your staff a way to contribute to Parkinson’s research every pay cycle.
Employers can also match staff donations to show their commitment to the cause and multiply their team’s generosity.
Benefits of workplace giving:
- Simple and automated for employees
- Tax-effective
- Boosts morale and engagement
- Shows customers and clients you care
If your company already has a workplace giving platform, search for Shake It Up Australia Foundation and nominate us as your chosen charity. If not, we can help you get set up!
Learn more about Workplace Giving
Make a difference this April
Whether it’s flipping pancakes in the staff kitchen, matching donations, or kicking off a regular giving program—your workplace can play a vital role in accelerating Parkinson’s research this Parkinson’s Awareness Month.
Together, let’s turn workplaces into changemakers this April.
