About
Stroke S.A. was established to provide much needed support and information to people who had experienced a stroke and their carers.
Stroke S.A. Endeavours
- To promote appropriate services for the treatment and rehabilitation for those with stroke.
- To increase public awareness of stroke.
- To increase the amount of literature to cover all problems after stroke.
- To have support groups in all areas.
The stroke S.A. Management committee co-ordinates the various services and projects offered. Volunteer staff located at the Stroke S.A. office are involved with
- Telephone contacts and individual support work.
- Distribution of information on stroke which includes articles, books, quarterly newsletter, videos, audio tapes etc.
- Organisation of awareness / educational events e.g. Stroke awareness week.
- Liaison with and support of stroke support groups.
Phone messages will be followed up by volunteers.
TQE Hospital Research Foundation is proud to support:
“Stroke Week 2010 at The Basil Hetzel Institute for Medical Research” Program
13-17th September
Monday 13th September- 12noon
Associate Professor Simon Koblar- “Stem Cells & Stroke”
Wednesday 15th September- 12noon
Dr James Layden- “Stroke Care in Australia- can we do better?”
Thursday 16th September- 12noon
Dr Elaine Leung- “TIA Stroke Prevention”
Friday 17th September- 12noon
Dr Jim Jannes- “Unblocking Brain Arteries”
Where: The Basil Hetzel Institute for Medical Research 37 Woodville Road Woodville South
When: 13-17 Sept 2010
Time: Seminars start at 12 noon. Duration 1 hr. Refreshments provided
RSVP: Please RSVP for catering purposes by Monday, 6 September
to Katherine phone 08 8244 1100 or katherine.james@tqehresearch.com.au
Stroke can affect you, your family and friends – this is an important opportunity to improve your knowledge on Stroke awareness, prevention, treatment and research.