STrokeLine is a lifeline. Help us answer the call.
StrokeLine costs over $500,000 each year.
The StrokeLine team are trained health professionals who give free support and a listening ear for anyone affected by stroke. With an understanding of support services and personalised recovery plans, they can help survivors live well after stroke.
Bec's world turned upside down after she experienced a stroke.
Discharged from hospital with no follow up plan and no rehabilitation referral, Bec was left completely on her own.
"There was no transfer to rehabilitation, or even a phone call to another hospital to organise it. There was nothing." Bec remembers.
If that wasn't shocking enough, while trying to navigate her new normal, Bec had to move her whole life to a different state to begin rehabilitation. When she finally did start, Bec was told she'd need an even longer rehabilitation program to get her driver's licence back.
Bec contacted StrokeLine feeling like she'd never get her independence back. She also worried that she'd never return to the job she loved as a nurse.
After that call to StrokeLine, Bec was armed with the information she needed. With her husband's help, Bec was able to navigate the licensing system, and instead of having to go through even more intensive rehabilitation, Bec had her driver's licence back in two weeks!
"I had no idea if StrokeLine could help me," Bec remembers, "But they did! I remember the excitement they shared with me when I did get my licence back. They really cared!"
StrokeLine is a lifeline for survivors of stroke, their carers and their families and we need your help to keep this free helpline running.
StrokeLine relies on generous donations from the community.
Together, we can make sure their calls don't go unanswered.
"StrokeLine empowers survivors of stroke and advocates for our best interests. Without StrokeLine, so many goals would be missed."
"I tell everyone about StrokeLine, they became such a huge part of my recovery. When I meet someone who has had a stroke, I give them StrokeLine's number."
Stroke Foundation is a national charity that partners with the community to prevent stroke, save lives and enhance recovery.
- We stand alongside stroke survivors and their families, health care professionals and researchers.
- We build community awareness and foster new thinking and innovative treatments.
- We support stroke survivors on their journey to live the best possible life after stroke.
Registered Charity Tick
Stroke Foundation is proud to hold the Registered Charity Tick from the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).
