The Shake It Up Show

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 dis...

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....

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 toda...

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 ...

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!...

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 liste...

On this week's episode we speak to Jason van Leuven, who changed careers in 2015 and went to study medical science, specialising in neuroscience and pharmacology. He has just been diagnosed with with Parkinson’s in May last year while completing his PhD and has a unique perspective on how difficult it is to make these diagnoses, especially in the beginning of the disease. You can check our Ja...

On this episode we speak to Keegan Gallagher , who is taking part in this year’s Parkinson’s Awareness Month campaign by running 20km every Saturday during April, and his dad Paul who was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2017. To get more info on Keegan's fundraising efforts check out his instagram @wonderwherekeeganis and his fundraising page https://parkinsons-awareness-month-2026.raiselysite.com/k...

On this week's episode we speak to Drew Hawker and Ashlee Ludeman. Drew was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease at just 37 years old and his partner Ashlee has recently run a half marathon in the 3 Bays Running Festival to raise money for Parkinson’s research. Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure P...

On this week's episode we speak to Christine Jeya, who has previously been on the podcast to tell her Parkinson's story, to tell us about her experience getting into the research space, and about the travel grant she has been awarded from Shake It Up to attend the World Parkinson’s Congress in 2026! You can find Christine's youtube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristineJeya And you can read...

Om this week's episode we speak to the amazing Gary McKitterick-Gillett, founder of Trek ready Himalayas, who Last April led 19 Australians on a life-changing trek to 5,416m in the Himalayas, raising $52,000 for Parkinson’s research. In April 2026, Gary is aiming to take it to the next level with 40+ trekkers and a $100,000 fundraising goal. Thanks for listening to today’s...

On this week's episode we speak to Linda Bateman, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2019 and recently took part in the Snowy Mountains fundraising trek, along with her son Nick. 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...

On today's episode we speak to Tania West, who has been fundraising for Shake It Up in honor of her father and doing whatever she can to see more money go into Parkinson’s research. 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! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world wi...

On today's episode we speak to Jimi Suen and Ashley Roles, who are both part of the Amaysim team who recently took on their own workplace Pedal for Parkinson’s challenge to raise money for Shake It Up. 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! To support Shake It...

On this week's episode we speak to Bec Read who recently took part in a Pro-Amateur Boxing Fight to raise funds for Shake It Up Australia and honour 20 years since her Dad was diagnosed with Parkinson’s 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! To suppor...

On this week's episode we speak to Sharon Stokes and Darryl Moulton, who are the founders of Pop Choir, Australia’s largest community choir, who recently released a powerful new single ‘Stronger Than Blood’ to raise awareness of Parkinson’s disease and funds for Shake It Up. The song honours Sharon’s father, Len, who lived with Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia.  You can listen to the song h...

On this week's episode we speak to Dayanee Kunaseelan who has been doing some incredible fundraising for Shake It Up to honour her dad, who was diagnosed with PD in 2022. 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! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parki...

On this week's episode we are once again joined by Rob Ruffle who tells us all about the upcoming Bowl Parkinson's Over Fundraising tournament, recent advocacy experiences and his time in hospital post hip surgery complications. You can donate to his event at https://our-fundraisers.raisely.com/bowlparkinsonsover25 Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breakin...

On this week's episode we speak to Jen Plapp and Leez Robertson who are both members of the Pedal for Parkinson’s community! 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! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to  shakeitup.org.au /podcas...

On this week's episode, we speak to Amelia Dowe, who took on an amazing challenge in April of walking the distance of Everest Base Camp to raise funds for Shake it Up, as well as her mum Lindy Dowe, who was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease last year. Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinso...

On this week's episode we speak to Lou Whyte who has been living with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease for 13 years. As part of Parkinson’s Awareness Month in April, Lou laced up her hiking boots to host a one-day hike along a stunning Coastal Trail in Port Stephens, NSW. Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure P...

On this episode we speak to Paul and Doireann, who are both going on Shake It Up's Snowy Mountains Trek to raise money for Parkinson’s research, after Paul’s diagnosis of Young Onset Parkinson's disease in 2023. You can find out more about their fundraiser and contribute at https://stepupwithshakeitup.raisely.com/doireann-paul Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia fun...

On this week's episode we speak to Associate Professor Miguel Renteria, who leads the Australian Parkinson’s Genetics Study (APGS) which will contribute to GP2, the largest global study of Parkinson’s genetics ever undertaken. His team has recently completed a scientific paper on chronic pain in Parkinson’s disease using data from over 10,000 participants in APGS, which is currently unde...

On this week's episode we speak to Rachel Scott, who hosted a Playing For Parkinson’s edition of the Bach in the Dark concert series on in support of Parkinson’s Awareness Month. She tells us all about the event and her connection to Parkinson's. 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....

My guest this week is Dr Kishore Kumar from the Garvan Institute, who is working on the Monogenic Parkinson’s Disease Australia Initiative, connected to the Australian Parkinson’s Genetics Study . This initiative offers free whole genome sequencing and genetic counselling to Australians with Parkinson’s who have a family history and/or young-onset Parkinson’s.  To learn more and be a par...