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Shake It Up Australia in partnership with The Michael J. Fox Foundation has one aim: find a cure for Parkinson's - www.shakeitup.org.au @shakeitupaust

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Be part of Team Shake It Up! 🧡

Walk, run, cycle, swim – join a fundraising event and get active to fundraise for Parkinson’s research.

It’s simple to get involved – register in just minutes, create your fundraising page. and share with friends and family to start raising funds for Parkinson’s research.

Events range from fun runs to endurance events, with most events catering for all ages and fitness levels.

100% of every dollar you raise is invested into cutting-edge Parkinson’s research right here in Australia.

Find out what events are coming up near you by visiting the link in our bio 🏅 by @shakeitupaust

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At the #WPC2026, Shake It Up Founder Clyde Campbell AM was a recipient of the Distinguished Collaborative Research Award. This was a recognition of his work over the last 15 years to accelerate high-impact Parkinson's research through global partnerships, while always embracing a spirit of collaboration and community connection.

Clyde was honoured to receive the award from Professor Roger Barker, from the University of Cambridge, and to be recognised alongside the other recipients - M.Maral Mouradian, MD, Kevin McFarthing, PhD, and Jane Alty, MD and Michele Callisaya, PhD from Australia - for their meaningful work to advance research.

Congratulations to Clyde from the Shake It Up team!

#SlowStopCureParkinsons #ShakeItUpAustralia by @shakeitupaust

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RESEARCH NEWS 💡 Researchers at @sydney_uni, funded by Shake It Up Australia, have made a groundbreaking discovery that could pave the way for new treatments to slow or stop the progression of Parkinson’s disease.

The team, led by Professor Kay Double, have identified a fault in a protein called SOD1, which normally protects brain cells but becomes dysfunctional in Parkinson’s disease.

“Our research identifies faulty SOD1 as a critical target for Parkinson’s therapies,” said Professor Double. “By restoring the normal function of this protein, we may be able to slow, or even halt, the progression of the disease... these findings open an exciting new avenue for treatment development.”

Read our Q&A at the link in our bio and learn more about what this could mean for people living with Parkinson's disease ⬆️

#WorldParkinsonsDay #WorldParkinsonsDay2026 #WPD #WPD2026 #SlowStopCureParkinsons #ShakeItUpAustralia #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth #PAM2026ShakeItUp #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth2026

@brainandmindcentre by @shakeitupaust

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"When I first joined Shake It Up, it felt like there was light at the end of the tunnel. Now, it feels like glaring headlights approaching the start of the tunnel. There is an end to Parkinson’s in our sight."

Shake It Up CEO Vicki Miller reflects on the last 15 years of funding Parkinson's research, and looks ahead at what's on the horizon, from the role of AI, to testing for Parkinson's.

Earlier detection, better treatments, personalised care – every single step of progress improves quality of life and brings us closer to a cure. Whether you have been with us since day one; or have just recently joined the Shake It Up community, your contribution plays an important role in getting us there. Together, let’s keep propelling research to a cure.

You can read the full article at shakeitup.org.au.

Pictured: Shake It Up leadership with the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, & Professor Glenda Halliday, Professor Carolyn Sue AM, MBBS, PhD, FRACP, Professor Sharon Naismith AM, Professor Lezanne Ooi. Photo Credit: The Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General

#SlowStopCureParkinsons #ShakeItUpAustralia by @shakeitupaust

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Marty Cobcroft and Andy Payne are Australian music veterans who first met in the early 1990s. Together, they share a personal mission to make a difference. With the release of their song, ‘Still’, from the doubleTROUBLE EP, the two musicians will donate 50% of all net royalties to Shake It Up to propel research.

“I’ve been living with Parkinson’s since 2018”, Marty told us. “Andy’s mum and Grandmother also lived with Parkinson’s, so it’s as personal as it gets, as far as motivation goes. Even if it raises a modest amount, it will only benefit us all – those who live with Parkinson’s, and those who are our carers, health professionals and volunteers.”

The song was inspired by Marty's wife Amanda, and he hopes it resonates with people across the community.

"My wonderful, caring kind wife, Amanda heard me having a coughing fit over 6 hours one night and just quietly came and held my shoulders until it eased. There have been many times where this has occurred, hence the lyric: Don’t forget the times when I shook against the storms / Your hands on my shoulders, our eyes fixed on that hill."

We spoke with Marty to find out more about what inspired the song, and their passion for supporting research.

"I think the work that the Shake It Up Australia Foundation does both directly and indirectly is immensely encouraging and maybe even a little miraculous", he says.

Visit the link in our bio to find out more, or to preview & purchase the song. 🎵

#SlowStopCureParkinsons #ShakeItUpAustralia by @shakeitupaust

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The latest season of the Shake It Up Show inspired us with 10 hopeful, poignant, fascinating and insightful conversations with people across Australia whose lives have been impacted by Parkinson's in some way.

You can search for 'shake it up show' on Spotify, Apple or wherever you listen to your podcasts to find all the most recent episodes, including:

🏃@amymareechamberlain, who recently completed a @sydneysbackyardultra endurance event for #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth, in support of her Dad.

💬The @soundabilities Speech Pathology team on supporting the Parkinson's community with communication

🎶@peterbyrneentertainer and Shane Hill on supporting research through the @fromadiamondtoaking tour

🌟@ellyseperry on finding joy in exercise and understanding more about Parkinson's

🔬 Rob Ruffle and DBS Nurse Deanne Dawe shared unique perspectives on Deep Brain Stimulation

🧡 Tim Pegler and Peter McCarthy, sharing insights about supporting a loved one with Parkinson's and the different ways they chose to support research

🗺️ Shake It Up CEO Vicki Miller on the World Parkinson Congress and National Parkinson's Action Plan

🧠 Barbara Sinden on the treatments she has found effective in managing her Parkinson's symptoms

#SlowStopCureParkinsons #ShakeItUpAustralia by @shakeitupaust

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Stage One Recap 🚲💨 taken in Ballarat, Victoria by @shakeitupaust

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September is #DystoniaAwarenessMonth. Dystonia is a prominent symptom for some people with Parkinson’s, particularly those who have a mutation in the Parkin gene - more research is needed to understand why.

Some experts estimate that 30% of people living with Parkinson’s disease experience dystonia as an early symptom or as a complication of treatment.

To understand more about this symptom, including causes, treatments, different types, and further resources, swipe through above or visit the link in our bio

#SlowStopCureParkinsons #ShakeItUpAustralia by @shakeitupaust

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Shake It Up is supporting The Alfred Hospital Movement Disorders Program’s recruitment of patients for a phase one clinical trial in Parkinson’s disease. With support from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Longevity Biotech Australia is developing a new medication that’s focused on modulating the immune system.

The study is called Longevity: A Two-Part Single and Multiple Ascending Dose Trial of LBT-3627, and the researchers are investigating the safety and tolerability of LBT-3627. The trial will explore how this potential Parkinson’s medication acts in the body at different doses.

Clinical trials like this are essential in unlocking the medical breakthroughs that could change the lives of more than 200,000 Australians living with Parkinson's today, and all those diagnosed in the future.

For more information on getting involved, visit the link in our bio ⬆️ by @shakeitupaust

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This week is ‘Include a Charity Week’, an initiative that highlights the importance of leaving charitable Gifts in Wills.

A gift in your Will can make a lasting impact in the lives of people living with Parkinson’s, and shine a light on research. By including a gift to Shake It Up, our visionary Legacy League supporters are helping to shape a future where better treatments, and ultimately a cure, are within reach.

We know that creating or updating your Will can seem like a daunting, stressful task. It’s easy for it to get pushed to the end of the To Do list.

That's why we've partnered with @everywill_official to make it simple for our supporters to create a free online Will that provides the opportunity to include Shake It Up, ensuring you leave the legacy that is important to you.

Comment 'Legacy League' below and we can send you a free information pack to learn more about Bequests 🧡 by @shakeitupaust

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Including a gift in your Will to Shake It Up is a simple way to make an enormous difference for people living with Parkinson’s.

It allows us to commit to funding ground-breaking Australian research into better treatments and ultimately, a cure.

No matter the amount, a planned gift to Shake It Up makes a phenomenal difference. It means Australia’s leading researchers can focus their attention on finding better treatments and ultimately, a cure for Parkinson’s.

Here’s everything you need to know about creating, or updating, your Will with a charitable gift.

#SlowStopCureParkinsons #ShakeItUpAustralia by @shakeitupaust

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Did you know that you can include a charitable gift to Shake It Up in your Will?

Leaving a legacy gift to Parkinson’s research is more than a donation, but a powerful act of hope. It is a meaningful way to support the 200,000+ Australian’s currently living with Parkinson’s, while also leaving a legacy that will benefit future generations.

By including a gift to Shake It Up in their Will, you can help us to shape a future where better treatments, and ultimately a cure, are within reach.

If you're considering leaving a bequest for Parkinson's research, comment 'Legacy' below and we'll share a free resource all about creating, or updating, your Will with a charitable gift 🧡 by @shakeitupaust

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