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Stroke Foundation

The Stroke Foundation is a national charity that partners with the community to prevent stroke, save lives and enhance recovery.

Vision and mission

The Stoke Foundation’s mission is to stop stroke, save lives and end suffering.

How the Stroke Foundation can help

The Stroke Foundation stands alongside survivors of stroke and their families, healthcare professionals and researchers. They build community awareness and foster new thinking. They support survivors on their journey to live the best possible life after stroke.

Information line

StrokeLine provides advice on stroke prevention, treatment and recovery.

StrokeLine’s allied health professionals can help you find the support and services you need.

  • Call 1800 787 653 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, AEST.
  • Email strokeline@strokefoundation.org.au

If you require immediate assistance or think you or someone you know is having a stroke, call triple zero (000) straight away.

Programs, apps and tools

  • My Stroke Journey has information for survivors of stroke, family members and carers. It can help you navigate the journey from hospital to home and through recovery. Visit My Stroke Journey or contact StrokeLine to be sent a copy.

  • EnableMe is a website that can help with your stroke recovery. Get the information you need and connect with other survivors and families.
  • YoungStroke is a website for 18-55 age group.

Recommended links

Last reviewed: June 2022

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Childhood stroke | enableme - stroke recovery and support

The effects of stroke are different for every child. Find information, tips and techniques for supporting your child after a stroke

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Thinking and Perception | enableme - stroke recovery and support

Stroke can affect how you think, remember and perceive things. Find resources, tips and techniques to aid your recovery

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Signs of stroke | Stroke Foundation - Australia

Signs of stroke English Arabic (العربية) Chinese - Traditional (繁體中文) Chinese - Simplified (简体中文) Greek (Ελληνικά) Hindi (हिन्दी) Italian (Italiano) Korean (한국어) Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt)     How do you know if someone is having a stroke? Think… F

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Prevention | enableme - stroke recovery and support

Risk of stroke is influenced by a number of factors. The more risk factors you have the higher your chance of having a stroke. How can you minimise the risk?

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Young carers and family | enableme - stroke recovery and support

Being a young carer is a juggling act. Get help to balance commitments at home with school and work, social life, dating, relationships and life in general

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Depression and anxiety after stroke… | Stroke Foundation - Australia

What you need to know Depression and anxiety are common after a stroke

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Pain after stroke fact sheet | Stroke Foundation - Australia

What you need to know After a stroke you may experience injury pain, neuropathic pain or headaches

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Medication after stroke or TIA fact… | Stroke Foundation - Australia

What you need to know After a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or stroke, your risk of having another one is higher

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Fatigue after stroke fact sheet | Stroke Foundation - Australia

What you need to know Fatigue is a feeling of weariness, tiredness or lack of energy

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Vision and senses | enableme - stroke recovery and support

Stroke can affect our senses – vision, hearing, smell, touch or taste. Find information and resources about common sensory changes after a stroke

Read more on Stroke Foundation website

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