“Blokes With Strokes – Drysdale” is a support group for stroke survivors and meets in the men’s pavilion of a well-known Geelong person – past Geelong footballer, Doug Wade. Doug had a stroke early in 2015. Doug and the “blokes” meet fortnightly at his place in Drysdale to talk about...
Local Partner – Strategem A big thanks to our local partners in Bendigo, Strategem Community Foundation, who have provided funds to purchase disability-friendly chairs for our Bendigo Stroke Support Centre We look forward to continuing to build our partnership and are excited to be embarking on this journey with the...
Join us at our Barwon Stroke Support Centre’s 2nd Annual Christmas in July It’s that time again for our community to come together, eat & be merry, and celebrate our strengths. Tuesday 23rd July at 12pm East Geelong Football Club, Richmond Crescent, Geelong (Opposite Barwon Stroke Support Centre) $5 per...
GRAND OPENING – Bendigo Stroke Support Centre Please join us to celebrate the official grand opening of our Bendigo Stroke Support Centre. Date: Friday 26th July 2018, 12-2pm Address: 8-12 School Street, California Gully Light lunch will be provided Please RSVP by Friday 12/7 to Tamara via phone on 0490709962...
Local Partner – Bank of Melbourne Foundation A big thanks to the Bank of Melbourne Foundation for their support of our Bendigo Stroke Support Centre Our Bendigo Centre was successful in obtaining a grant, which was generously provided by the Bank of Melbourne Foundation. The funds from the grant will...
How to keep Aphasia therapy achievements for the long-term On Monday 16th April, Aphasia Victoria hosted a presentation by Maya Menahemi-Falkov, Speech Pathologist & PhD Candidate. Maya’s research examines the effect of maintenance programs on the long-term retention of outcomes from intensive aphasia treatment programs in people with chronic aphasia....
