Priority Research Centre for Stroke and Brain Injury in New Lambton Heights | Non-profit organisation

Priority Research Centre for Stroke and Brain Injury

Locality: New Lambton Heights

Phone: +61 2 4042 0093

Address: Kooaburra Circuit 2305 New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia

Website: www.newcastle.edu.au/research-and-innovation/centre/prcsbi/about-us

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25.01.2022 Help us develop a group to be run in a community venue where people who have had a stroke can exercise, socialise and participate in art based thinking activities to improve recovery and quality of life after stroke. If you’ve had a stroke, you can volunteer to take part in workshop to improve access to ongoing rehab after stroke. https://hmri.org.au/stroke-workshops

21.01.2022 We’re calling on the rainbow community! Virtual hands up if you’re: - Part of the LGBTIQA+ community - Have had a stroke ... - Between 18-65 years young If your hand is up, we want to hear from you! Stroke Foundation Young Stroke Project is partnering with younger stroke survivors from the rainbow community, their carers, family and friends to find out what information you need and want. The first topic is on Recovery and we’d like your input! Comment below or register your interest here: https://youngstrokeproject.org.au/about/get-involved/ #youngstrokeaus #youngstroke

20.01.2022 If you’ve had a TIA and are interested in having monitoring for your blood pressure, stress levels and more to help with research, you can join a study. https://hmri.org.au/participate-research/stroke-prevention Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) The University of Newcastle, Australia

20.01.2022 Researchers need stroke survivors to help them test new methods for improving upper limb function. Sessions in your home. https://hmri.org.au/participate-research/stroke-arm-function The University of Newcastle, Australia Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI)

20.01.2022 Find out how you can help researchers progress work into stroke recovery. People who have had a stroke needed to attend a workshop at HMRI. https://hmri.org.au/stroke-workshops

19.01.2022 Listen: Dr Heidi Janssen chatted to Richard and Kim about the workshops you could take part in, to help design community-based options for longer-term rehabilitation after #stroke - find out more https://www.2hd.com.au//dr-heidi-janssen-from-hmri-talks-/

18.01.2022 Dr Heidi Janssen is leading a team of researchers working on ways to help stroke survivors increase their independence, improve their mood and maximise their quality of life after a stroke. Stroke survivors and their carers needed to attend a workshop and share their experiences. https://hmri.org.au/stroke-workshops The University of Newcastle, Australia Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI)

17.01.2022 We need to find out more about arm recovery after stroke. Researchers are seeking people who had a stroke within the last 14 weeks to take part in research. https://hmri.org.au/participate-research/stroke-arm-function

17.01.2022 Stroke survivors needed as part of a study testing whether a specific exercise training program in your home can improve upper limb function. https://hmri.org.au/participate-research/stroke-arm-function Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) The University of Newcastle, Australia

16.01.2022 Brenda Booth has worked tirelessly in a voluntary capacity to improve the state of stroke at a national, state and local level. She was an integral member of the Stroke Foundation Consumer Council, is involved in Stroke Recovery Association club WAGS - Working Age Group Stroke Central Coast local stroke support group, and raises awareness of stroke in the community through public speaking and advocacy. Brenda said she was completely blown away and flattered to be receiving a...n OAM last year! We love her. If there's someone in stroke research that you think Rachael should chat to - let us know in the comments below. Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) The University of Newcastle, Australia Stroke Foundation

14.01.2022 What factors helped you decide whether to do your rehab in hospital, at home or somewhere else? Zoom with our research team and help design the rehab of the future https://www.centrerehabinnovations.com.au/ou/rehab-choices/ Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) Centre for Rehab Innovations - CRI

13.01.2022 Look at Stephen go! He has been so dedicated getting his 4 km done every day! Not bad for a man that was supposed to end up wheelchair bound in a nursing home! Sponsor him here ! https://www.stride4stroke.org.au//stephenw/stride-4-stroke #stride4stroke

12.01.2022 Have you had a TIA or mini-stroke? Find out how you can help researchers understand how more about stroke prevention https://hmri.org.au/participate-research/stroke-prevention

10.01.2022 Extreme heat can certainly take its toll on anyone; however stroke survivors have a higher risk of being seriously affected by the heat. Heat stress can cause d...izziness, rashes, dehydration, exhaustion and can worsen any existing health conditions. With temperatures set to soar this week, here are a few handy hints to help you beat the heat and keep your cool. Have a plan: https://bit.ly/33dNwfJ P.A. Thanks for the reminder Barb

10.01.2022 In case you missed it - Dr Rebecca Hood talked to Dan Cox ABC Newcastle about how Virtual Reality tech is being used to deliver high level training to doctors around the country. It's part of the TACTICS trial that is getting brain-saving emergency treatments to people wherever they live, more quickly. https://www.abc.net.au//breakf/vr-stroke-training/12724806

10.01.2022 I just had another chat to Dr Daniel Beard, about his work into neurovascular function after #stroke. He said he's really just a glorified plumber - I wasn't sure about that, but then the convo *was* glorious and we did talk about plumbing, so he might be right! If you're keen to find out more, I'll share a little of our chat next week, here. If you have any questions for Daniel - think all things brain circulation - let us know! Gillian

09.01.2022 Help us develop effective stroke prevention programs if you’ve had a TIA or small stroke, you can volunteer for 6 months of stroke risk monitoring. https://hmri.org.au/participate-research/stroke-prevention

08.01.2022 Talk to us about your rehabilitation! Our team is doing research to improve how easy it is for people to get the rehabilitation that they need, when they need it. #Zoom with us more here https://www.centrerehabinnovations.com.au/ou/rehab-choices/ Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) Medibank Centre for Rehab Innovations - CRI #stroke #KneeReplacement #rehabilitation #research... #ConsumerInvolvement #PatientExperience #Equity #Access See more

08.01.2022 Help us help you! Researchers need stroke survivors to help them test new methods for improving arm function. https://hmri.org.au/participate-research/stroke-arm-function Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) The University of Newcastle, Australia

07.01.2022 If you’ve had a stroke and are interested in helping develop a new group to be run in a community venue, please read more about how you can help! https://hmri.org.au/stroke-workshops

07.01.2022 Help us understand which therapies help arm function after stroke. If you had a stroke within the last 14 weeks, and have ongoing trouble with using your arm, get in touch. https://hmri.org.au/participate-research/stroke-arm-function Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) The University of Newcastle, Australia

06.01.2022 Volunteer for research without leaving your home! Stroke survivors needed to test new interventions aimed at reducing your risk of another stroke. All interventions are delivered via video calls so you can participate from the comfort of your own home. https://hmri.org.au/participate-re/stroke-telehealth-enable

04.01.2022 We are thrilled to hear that the Stroke Foundation has announced that they're partnering with @genyus network - Trauma survivor Empowerment team for the Young Stroke Project. We'll pop a link to read more about that in the comments. The genyus Roundtables will be hosted by Caleb Rixon, founder of genyus network and a young stroke survivor. Can you spot him here? Feel free to tag yourselves too! The picture is from our Spotlight on Stroke event in 2018 at Wests New Lambton - back when it was safe to get so many of us together in the one room!

04.01.2022 Did you know that there's 400 miles of blood vessels in your brain? I didn't know that! Dr Daniel Beard is a neurovascular physiologist and he knew! He gave me an insight into some of the really intersting work going on behind the scenes at our Callaghan and HMRI stroke research labs. If you want to pick his brain - leave your questions in the comments!... University of Oxford Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin @The University of Newcastle, Australia Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) HNE Health #StrokeCORE #stroke #recovery

03.01.2022 Just now at The Digital Health Institute Summit - Cal from genyus network - Trauma survivor Empowerment team urging digital health experts to "see the diamond from a different perspective" and understand the importance of the expertise you have as people who live with #stroke. Watch this space, he's changing it

03.01.2022 Help us help you! Researchers need stroke survivors to help them test new methods for improving upper limb function. https://hmri.org.au/participate-research/stroke-arm-function

01.01.2022 Stroke survivors now is your chance to help researchers improve outcomes for future generations! Volunteer today for a study that will provide in-home support with exercise and diet for reducing the risk of having another #stroke. https://hmri.org.au/participate-re/stroke-telehealth-enable... Stroke Recovery Association Stroke Foundation Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) HNE Health Western Health