On this week's episode we speak to Monique and Jess from Sound Abilities Speech pathology, who specialise in working with the Parkinson community on speech and communication.

Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au/podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure.

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On this week's episode we speak to Shane Hill and Peter Byrne, partners at Roadhouse Entertainment, where Peter performs a Neil Diamond and Elvis tribute show “From a Diamond, To A King”. With Neil Diamond’s diagnosis with Parkinson’s, the show has been a great supporter of the Shake it Up Foundation and a big connection to the Parkinson’s community. For more information on tickets head to https://fromadiamondtoaking.com/

Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au/podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure.

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On this week's episode we speak to Ellyse Perry, who debuted for both the Australian national cricket and soccer team at the age of 16, and is the youngest Australian to play international cricket and the first to appear in both ICC and FIFA World Cups. She is passionate about raising awareness of Parkinson’s disease, and spreading the word about the importance of research to advance a cure as quickly as possible.

Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au/podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure.

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On this week's episode, we speak to returning guest Rob Ruffle about his upcoming Deep Brain Stimulation surgery and his decision to proceed with that treatment.

Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au/podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure.

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On this episode, we speak to Vicki Miller, the Chief Executive Officer Shake It Up Australia Foundation, who has recently been at the World Parkinson’s congress. She updates us on all the action from there, and the work of the National Parkinson's Alliance.

Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au/podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure.

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On this week's episode we speak to Deanne Dawe, a DBS coordinator/ Movement Disorders Nurse at the Austin Hospital and DBS nurse in the private sector as well.

Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au/podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure.

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On this week's episode, we speak to Peter McCarthy, who in October will be doing a Peak for Parkinson’s charity climb to raise awareness and funds for Shake It Up. Their team will be climbing Mera Peak (6,475m) - one of Nepal’s highest trekking peaks - in honour of Peter's best friend John "Pez" Perrin. you can find out more on their webste www.peakforparkinsons.com.au

Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au/podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure.

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On this week's episode we speak to Barbara Sinden, who lives with Parkinson’s and has recently had a Vyalev infusion pump installed, finding the benefits of this significant.

Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au/podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure.

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On this week's episode, we speak to Tim Pegler, who works at MediRecords, a longstanding corporate sponsor and supporter of Shake It Up, who have over the years raised a huge $30,000 for research, as well as supporting with awareness initiatives. Tim’s father has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, making the cause take on extra significance.

Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au/podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure.

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On this episode we speak to Professor Kay Double about the co funded research from Shake It Up and the Michael J Fox Foundation her research team from the University of Sydney and the Brain and Mind Institute is doing. They have found a new brain protein involved in the development of Parkinson’s disease and a way to modify it, paving the way for future treatments for the disease.

Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! Fundraise or donate this April to help Shake It Up propel progress towards a Parkinson’s cure. Head to https://parkinsons-awareness-month-2026.raiselysite.com/ to get involved. Together, we can find a cure.

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