Category: News
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Help support a global aphasia awareness campaign
Aphasia affects millions – yet awareness remains heartbreakingly low. Aphasia robs people of their communication, but not their thoughts, feelings, or humanity. This lack of awareness translates to a lack of support and empathy from the general public; fewer opportunities to return to work, education, and social activities; and insufficient funding for aphasia services. To…
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Stroke Foundation grants
The Stroke Foundation have published new information about the 2027 Research Grant Round. The grant is a great opportunity for stroke researchers. Applications deadline is 1st July 2026. Follow the link for more information: Current grants | Stroke Foundation – Australia.
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Winter 2025 Newsletter
We’re delighted to announce the latest CRE grant funding. Many thanks to the many who applied for Seed Funding. The standards were excellent, but we were only able to award four new Seed Grants and these have been awarded to: Following the CRE support of Townsville as our first new CRE supported stroke trial recruitment…
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Cook Well After Stroke program
We’re looking for about 30 stroke survivors to participate in our 10-week Cook Well After Stroke program. It’s an online, self-paced program, where participants prepare meals using cooking videos and resources we provide. The program was co-designed with stroke survivors and clinicians and will be primarily delivered and facilitated by our lived experience research partners. What’s involved? You will receive…
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EmpowerMe website trial for stroke survivors
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Flinders University with a lived experience working group have co-designed a website to help improve health self-efficacy (feeling confidence in your abilities) after stroke. Survivors of stroke are invited to take part in one online “take charge” session (60 minutes) to discuss what matters most to them. After this session, they will have access to the…