The Stroke Association of Victoria provides support to stroke survivors and carers across Victoria. Recovery from stroke is possible, but it can take an extended period of time. We are focused on ensuring community inclusion for stroke survivors by providing them with access to the individualised support they need to help them re-engage with their community and achieve a life after stroke.
The Stroke Association of Victoria is developing Stroke Support Centres in all major health regions of Victoria. We also recognise the need for making stroke support more geographically accessible and have developed an online stroke support program, which is open to stroke survivors and carers across Victoria.
To create the opportunity for a meaningful life after stroke.
Provide stroke survivors and carers across Victoria with access to the information and support services they need to re-engage with their community.
Provision of community-based support services in every region of Victoria to aid in recovery post clinical care, with documented measurable outcomes.
We aim to run a number of Stroke Support Centres across Victoria and ultimately Australia-wide, focused on ensuring community inclusion for stroke survivors. Our Centres are a local hub for stroke survivors transitioning out of clinical care where they can receive support and education on real-life needs and services.
Our aim is to bridge the gap from when a stroke survivor leaves clinical care to when they are able to re-engage with their community. Our Centres will be open to all stroke survivors and carers, no matter what stage of the stroke recovery journey.
We also have a strong focus on carers and ensuring those persons vital to an individual’s recovery are also supported.
Peer support programs have shown to be effective in improving socialisation, healthy coping, and role attainment.
