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25.01.2022 Another fantastic line up for our online groups next week! Make sure you RSVP to secure your spot! "Understanding your NDIS package How to get the most bang for your buck" - Guest Speaker, Katherine Curby, Support Coordinator from Ability Options. Online Stroke Choir - with music therapists from Tuned In Music Therapy Carers Online Support Group ... Working Age Group Sip and Nibbles Night Call the Association on 1300 650 594 or email [email protected]

25.01.2022 After a week away from our Online Groups, we are very excited to start back up with another great week! Highlights this week include: "A Carers Story" - Guest Speaker Jill McNamara, will be sharing her story of being a carer for her husband after he experienced a major Stroke at a young age. Aphasia friendly Multiple Choice Quiz Memory Monday - join us to test and improve your memory with games played amongst the group. ... Working Age Group Sip and Nibbles Night - join us for a relaxed evening with other Stroke survivors who are of working age (under 67 years). These sessions are free for all members of the Association! To join any of these sessions, contact us on 1300 650 594 or email [email protected].

24.01.2022 Next week is the perfect week for you all to come along and join our Online Stroke Support Groups! Highlights for next week include: Guest Speaker, Marlou Tacugue, ESSA Accredited Exercise Physiologist from Advance Rehab Centre, discussing "The role of an Exercise Physiologist after Stroke and during Stroke Recovery". Aphasia Support Group ... Working Age Sip and Nibbles Night To register or for more information, contact the Association on 1300 650 594 or email [email protected]

23.01.2022 Last week, the Association was thrilled to have Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, Governor of New South Wales attend our "Staying Well September" online awards presentation. Congratulations to all those who participated in both challenges and thank you to our partners at MetroRehab Hospital in the 'Move with Metro' challenge! 'Move with Metro' Challenge Award Winners 2020 Patient Handling 'Move with Metro' 2020 Encouragement Award - John Giliberti (North... Sydney Aphasia) Stroke Recovery Association 'Move with Metro' 2020 Encouragement Award - Alan Sumner (Tamworth) MetroRehab Hospital 'Move with Metro' 2020 Champion - Janette Daniel (Great Lakes & Manning Shire) Clubs Trivia Challenge Award Winners 2020 Clubs Trivia Challenge 2020 Encouragement Award - Nathan Duffy (Penrith) Clubs Trivia Challenge 2020 Encouragement Award - Suzanne Burrows (South Illawarra) Clubs Trivia Challenge 2020 Individual Champion - Amy Jennings (Port Macquarie) Clubs Trivia Challenge 2020 Club Champions - Working Age Group - Stroke (WAGS) Congratulations to all and we look forward to seeing you again at these events in 2021!

23.01.2022 Stroke Awareness Week 2020! We have a jam packed week of events to recognise Stroke Awareness Week for 2020. Jump online to attend these fantastic events. "Stroke Prevention Strategies and Risk Management after Stroke" - Guest speaker Professor Martin Krause, Director of Stroke Services at Royal North Shore Hospital. Wellness Wednesday - Guest speakers Dr Darren Lee (Rehab Physician), Emma Scriven (Physiotherapist) and Lara Fernandez (Occupational Therapist) from Metro...Rehab will be discussing the Move with Metro Challenge, which will be held online later in the month! Carers Support Group - Guest speaker Barbara Lewis (Carer Support Manager in North Sydney) will be discussing some of the common issues that carers face. Memory Monday - Test yourself with some memory games and challenges played as a group. We are thrilled to have so many fantastic guest speakers joining our sessions this week. Make sure you email us at [email protected] or call 1300 650 594 to secure your spot in these sessions! See more

22.01.2022 Join us for another week of our Online Stroke Support Groups! Some highlights for this week include: "The use of technology in rehab" - A presentation by guest speaker Jodie Marquez, Senior Lecturer and Researcher, School of Allied Health and Medicine at University of Newcastle. Online Stroke Choir - lead by the wonderful music therapists from Tuned In Music Therapy Memory Monday - strategies and exercises to improve your memory after Stroke. ... For more information, or to register for the groups, contact the Association on 1300 650 594 or email [email protected]. Please note that these groups are free for all members of the Association.

22.01.2022 2 DAYS LEFT TO RSVP Don't miss out on your chance to attend the Young Stroke Support Group End of Year Lunch! Remember to RSVP by Thursday (3rd December) to secure your spot. Share this post with any #YoungStroke survivors who may be interested in attending.

22.01.2022 We love this article from the Port Macquarie News about the importance of the F.A.S.T message, our wonderful member Amy and the Port Macquarie Stroke Recovery Club. To find out more about local Clubs in your area, contact the Association on 1300 650 594 or email [email protected]

21.01.2022 We have another great line up of Online Groups for you this week! Contact the Association today to reserve your spot!

21.01.2022 Next week's Online Group Schedule has been released! Some highlights include: "Sexuality after Stroke" - A presentation by guest speaker, Sandra Lever Worldly Wednesday - your chance to share stories and photos from your favourite holiday! Aphasia Support Group - A group specifically for those who experience Aphasia... For more information or to register for any of these sessions, please contact the Association on 1300 650 594 or email [email protected]

18.01.2022 Today we are celebrating the International Day of People with Disability. The theme for 2020 is that "not all disabilities are visible". This theme impacts many people who have experienced Stroke and today we celebrate and recognise all people with disability! We love this video from the NSW Ageing and Disability Commission celebrating the International Day of People with Disability. Share this post to celebrate! #InternationalDayOfPeopleWithDisability #IDPWD2020 #NotAllDis...abilitiesAreVisible https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiqFLWFN6t0&feature=youtu.be See more

16.01.2022 Join us for another fabulous week of our Online Stroke Support Groups! Contact us on 1300 650 594 for more information or to register!

15.01.2022 We are very excited to present our latest short film 'Striking A Chord: Stroke Survivor Choirs in NSW". Directed, filmed and edited by Tin Pang from Threecoin Pictures, this film highlights the benefits associated with Stroke Choirs for individuals after experiencing Stroke. Thank you to all of the choirs who participated in the filming at the Combined Stroke Choir Recital from 2018, and the KeyStrokes Choir who are featured within the film. If you would like some more information about our Stroke Choirs around NSW, email us on [email protected] or call 1300 650 594

13.01.2022 The NSW Minister for Disability has not committed to the funding of Disability Advocacy organisations throughout NSW after December 31st 2020. This significantly reduces our funding base and will impact our members, especially those who are initially dealing with the life-changing event that is Stroke. Access to information regarding ongoing support is essential to ensure that people maximise their opportunity in recovery, as well as ensuring a better quality of life outcome... and a smooth transition back into their community. The availability of information is key in linking them to the valuable and vital supports that they will receive through our Stroke Recovery Club program. Without the advocacy service, Stroke survivors will lose their place at the table where they have the ability to influence government decisions regarding service provision vital to their ongoing wellbeing. The NSW Disability Advocacy Alliance (of which we are a member) are requesting individuals who have benefited from advocacy and information services, such as the Stroke Recovery Association, complete the survey below. This will assist in highlighting the important work of the Association and other such organisations throughout NSW and how vital the continued funding of these services are to people with a disability in this state. The results of this survey will be utilised as part of our ongoing campaign to influence the Ministers decision going forward. Please take the time to complete the survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NSW-disability-advocacy_22

12.01.2022 Fantastic news from the budget today! The NSW Government has committed to a further 3 years of #independent #disability #advocacy funding. The continuation of these services and this funding is vital to people with a disability in NSW. #StandByMe

12.01.2022 Have you been tempted to try our Online Groups, but not sure how to access them? This week, the Association is having a Tech Support Day to talk you through how to these meetings and set you up with easy access to our Online Groups! Highlights this week include: Guest Speaker - Dr Miriam Priglinger-Coorey will be discussing "Fatigue - It's Impact on Stroke Survivors". Aphasia discussion with Amy - a group specifically designed for people who experience Aphasia. ... These sessions are free for all members of the Association! To join any of these sessions, contact us on 1300 650 594 or email [email protected].

12.01.2022 RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY! The ESTEEM (Exercising, Socialising and Thinking an Environmental Enrichment Model in the community After Stroke) study are looking for individuals to participate in their programme. Researchers are designing a group where Stroke survivors can exercise, socialise and participate in art based thinking activities in the community. For more information, have a look at the flyer below or visit http://www.strokensw.org.au//esteem-exercising-socialisin/ #Research #StrokeResearch #StrokeSurvivors #StrokeSupport #StrokeRecoveryNSW

11.01.2022 Join our Young Stroke Survivor Online Group! The group meets monthly and is specifically for people who have experienced Stroke aged between 18 - 45 years. The next meeting will be held this Thursday (9th July) at 5.30pm, with a focus on how to navigate relationships after Stroke. These groups are facilitated by staff from the Stroke Recovery Association and have a different topic or guest speaker at each meeting, based on member suggestions. Come along and meet other young Stroke survivors from around the state and learn some more about others experiences after Stroke. For more information or to register for this session, contact the Stroke Recovery Association on 1300 650 594 or email [email protected].

10.01.2022 Don't miss out on your chance to register for our Topical Thursday session with Anita Connell, Director and Registered Music Therapist at Tuned In Music Therapy! Anita will be discussing "The benefits of Choir after Stroke". If you would like to learn more about how singing and music therapy can improve your speech, cognition and mood, contact the Association today to reserve your spot! ... Call us now on 1300 650 594 or email [email protected]

10.01.2022 Get in quick to register for next weeks Online Support Groups! Highlights include: Memory Monday Join us for some memory games with the group, developed to improve your short term and long term memory. Working Age Group Sip and Nibbles Night This session is designed for people who are of working age (under 67 years). Bring along something to drink and something to eat for this relaxed and entertaining night. Guest Speaker, Shanelle Sorbello fr...om the University of Technology, Sydney will be discussing "Therapy Apps and Adaptation Strategies for Vision Loss After Stroke". For more information, or to join any of these sessions, contact the Association on 1300 650 594 or email [email protected]

07.01.2022 Another great week of "Staying Well after Stroke" September 2020 has arrived! We have a range of online events and groups available this coming week. Highlights include: Guest speaker Associate Professor Dr John Worthington, Neurologist at RPAH, who will be discussing "The importance of continued recovery after Stroke". Move with Metro Challenge! ... Clubs Trivia Challenge! Compete with other Clubs online in the inaugural Trivia Challenge. The more members you have from your Club, the better chance you have to take out the Club Champion prize! For more information or to register, contact the Association on 1300 650 594 or email [email protected]

06.01.2022 Start the first week of December off with a BANG! Join one of our Online Stroke Support Groups this week for what is always a great time. Aphasia friendly Multiple Choice Quiz Carers Afternoon Tea Online Stroke Choir Maitland Aphasia Online Group... For more information, or to register, contact the Association on 1300 650 594 or email [email protected]. See you all online soon!

06.01.2022 FINAL WEEK OF ONLINE STROKE GROUPS FOR 2020! With our Online Stroke Groups finishing up for the year, now is the perfect time to trial these sessions ready for them to resume when they reopen in February 2021. Highlights include: Holiday themed and 2020 year in review Trivia Quiz! ... Festive fancy dress Working Age Sip and Nibbles Night Online Stroke Choir with the lovely music therapists from Tuned In Music Therapy Maitland Aphasia Communication Group Online For more information, or to register for any of these events, please contact the Association on 1300 650 594 or email [email protected].

05.01.2022 Annual General Meeting 2020 - Friday 6th November in Port Macquarie All members are invited to attend the Stroke Recovery Association Annual General Meeting for 2020. Social distancing and the correct COVID-19 procedures being implemented at this event. We will also be attempting to live stream the event this year for those who may not be able to attend. If you would like to attend the event in person or register to receive the link for the live stream, please RSVP to the Association on 1300 650 594 or email [email protected] prior to 20th October 2020. It is unlikely that live stream voting for Stroke Recovery Association Board of Directors positions for 2021 will be available, however, postal votes sent by email and received no later than Wednesday 4th November at 4pm will be accepted, so registration is essential.

05.01.2022 Another fantastic week of our Online Stroke Recovery Clubs is here! We are very excited to have special guest; Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, Governor of New South Wales, attending the online awards ceremony to announce the winners of the Move with MetroRehab Challenge and the Clubs Trivia Challenge that were held last week. Other highlights include: ... Mid-week Mindfulness with guest speaker Penelope Simmonds, Physiotherapist from Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Working Age Group Sip & Nibbles Night Trivia Tuesday For more information, or to register for any of these sessions, contact the Association on 1300 650 594 or email [email protected]

04.01.2022 Come along to our Online Groups this week! Some highlights include: Wellness Wednesday - Chair Yoga with Vicki "Constraint Induced Movement Therapy" - Phillip Fay, Occupational Therapist. These groups are open to all Stroke survivors to attend! Call or email the Association for more information or to register! 1300 650 594 or email [email protected]

04.01.2022 This is the perfect week to join our Online Stroke Support Groups! Did you know that the staff at the Association can talk you through how to access these meetings? If you are interested in attending, call the Association on 1300 650 594 or email [email protected] Highlights include: "Return to Driving after Stroke" - Guest Speaker, Kylie Chambers, Program Coordinator, Driving Assessment Unit at Royal Rehab, Sydney. Memory Monday... Aphasia Multiple Choice Quiz We look forward to seeing you online soon!

04.01.2022 Welcome to the Online Stroke Support Groups for the first week of October! Highlights include: Cognition and Strategies to support a change in cognitive function. Guest speaker Julie McRann, Senior Occupational Therapist, Advance Rehab Centre. Carers Afternoon Tea... Aphasia Friendly Multiple Choice Quiz For more information, or to register, contact the Association on 1300 650 594 or email [email protected].

04.01.2022 Now is the perfect time to join in on our online #Stroke #support groups! These groups are a great way to connect with other #StrokeSurvivors from around the state and have some fun! To RSVP or to find out more information, contact the Association on 1300 650 594 or email [email protected].

04.01.2022 The George Institute for Global Health has developed 'Join Us', which is an online national research register that can be used quickly and easily to engage and mobilise the Australian community in the research process. For more information about this project, visit our website or have a look at the flyer below. http://www.strokensw.org.au//join-us-the-george-institute/ #StrokeResearch #strokesurvivors #Research #joinus

02.01.2022 Remember to return your Clubs Satisfaction Survey! If you would like to complete this survey online, or need an extra copy, contact the Association on 1300 650 594 or email [email protected]

02.01.2022 Another great week of Online groups are coming your way! Make sure you RSVP to secure your spot! Guest Speaker, Stephanie Ho is a Young Stroke Survivor and will be discussing her experiences with different rehabilitation techniques over the years. Young Stroke Support Group - aimed at Stroke Survivors between 18 - 45 years. Trivia Tuesday! ... Call the Association on 1300 650 594 or email [email protected]

02.01.2022 Join us for the Young Stroke Support Group's 2020 End of Year Lunch! This group is designed for Stroke survivors who are aged between 18 - 45 years and is a fantastic way to meet new people who have also experienced Stroke. The event is being held at a disability accessible venue and is close to Central Station in Sydney. For more information, or to RSVP, contact the Association on 1300 650 594 or email [email protected]. Please note: due to current restrictions, RSVP... is essential to attend. . . . . . . . #youngstroke #strokesurvivors #supportgroups #stroke

02.01.2022 Join us for another fun week of our Online Stroke Support Groups! Our events this week include: Memory Monday - a session to train your brain with some memory games looking at short term and long term memory. Multiple Choice Quiz - this is an aphasia friendly quiz, where you can compete for the title of this weeks' Trivia Champion! Online Stroke Choir - join the music therapists in a fun session of singing! Topical Thursday - we have our own Michelle Sharkey talking a...bout the upcoming events for 'Stroke September' and how you can get involved! To register for any of these sessions, contact the Association on 1300 650 594 or email [email protected]

01.01.2022 Funding for #disability #advocacy is a smart investment- it sorts issues out early, helps people with disability to live healthily and happily, and saves govern...ments money. Fingers crossed for good news in the budget tomorrow - certainty for people with disability in NSW that advocacy is here to stay! #standbymeNSW #advocacymatters Gladys Berejiklian Gareth Ward Dom Perrottet MP People with Disability Australia Stroke Recovery Association Council for Intellectual Disability Physical Disability Council of NSW Disability Advocacy NSW musculardystrophynsw IDRS Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association of NSW First Peoples Disability Network COTA New South Wales NSW Council of Social Service - NCOSS