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Stroke Foundation

The Stroke Foundation partners with the community to prevent stroke, save lives and enhance recovery. They do this through raising awareness, facilitating research and supporting survivors of stroke.

Vision and mission

Vision: Fewer strokes, better outcomes, support and care for all.

Mission: Prevent stroke. Save lives. Enhance recovery.

How the Stroke Foundation can help

They empower people to reduce their risk of stroke. They ensure people know the signs of stroke, so they can access treatment and have better outcomes. They support hospitals and healthcare providers across Australia to strengthen stroke care and rehabilitation services. They support survivors of stroke, families and carers to navigate the service system and get what they need to manage their health and live a good life after stroke.

Information line

StrokeLine provides information and support on stroke prevention, treatment and recovery.

The StrokeLine team are nursing and allied health professionals. They are friendly, understanding and always ready to listen. StrokeLine can answer your questions and connect you with services.

StrokeLine is free and confidential.

StrokeLine is open Monday to Friday, 9 am – 5 pm Australian Eastern Time.

StrokeLine is closed on national and Victorian public holidays.

Programs, apps and tools

  • My Stroke Journey this booklet has the information survivors of stroke, family members and carers need. My Stroke Journey will help you navigate the journey from hospital to home and through recovery. Visit My Stroke Journey or contact StrokeLine to be sent a copy.

  • EnableMe a website that can help with your stroke recovery. Get the information you need and connect with other survivors and families.
  • YoungStroke a website for survivors of stroke aged 18-65 and their support crew. Stroke doesn't only happen to older people. No matter what’s going on, chances are someone has been through it.

Recommended links

This information was originally published on healthdirect - Stroke Foundation.

Last reviewed: August 2025

Information from this partner

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Arm and hand function | enableme - stroke recovery and support

Information, tips and techniques to assist with improving arm and hand function after a stroke

Read more on Stroke Foundation website

Becoming a carer | enableme - stroke recovery and support

Strokes happen suddenly, and so the changes and challenges they bring also happen suddenly. Find information, tips and techniques for becoming a carer

Read more on Stroke Foundation website

Brain and Arteries | enableme - stroke recovery and support

How a stroke affects you depends on where in the brain it occurs, and the part of the brain damaged by the stroke is determined by which artery is affected.

Read more on Stroke Foundation website

Caring for yourself | enableme - stroke recovery and support

Caring inevitably means putting another person’s need ahead of your own. Find information and tips for caring for yourself as you support your stroke survivor

Read more on Stroke Foundation website

Childhood stroke | enableme - stroke recovery and support

The effects of stroke are different for every child. Find information, tips and techniques for supporting your child after a stroke

Read more on Stroke Foundation website

Mental health | enableme - stroke recovery and support

It’s very normal to experience strong emotions after a stroke. Find out how you might be affected and how you can get help

Read more on Stroke Foundation website

Exercise | enableme - stroke recovery and support

Exercise is a very important part of stroke recovery and it also helps to reduce your risk of having another stroke. Find resources to get you moving again

Read more on Stroke Foundation website

Fatigue | enableme - stroke recovery and support

Fatigue is common after stroke, fifty percent of survivors in one study said tiredness was their main problem twelve months on. What can you can do to better manage fatigue

Read more on Stroke Foundation website

Food and nutrition | enableme - stroke recovery and support

Eating a healthy diet is important in stroke recovery, and in preventing further strokes. Find information and tips to aid your recovery

Read more on Stroke Foundation website

Getting good healthcare | enableme - stroke recovery and support

Learning to advocate for yourself, to navigate the health care system and to choose a good doctor will mean you have a better chance of getting what you need.

Read more on Stroke Foundation website

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