Blood pressure remains the single largest risk factor for stroke – and it's preventable.
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1 Sep 2025
👟 STRIDE4STROKE starts today!
This September, we’re calling on Australians everywhere to move more, raise funds and help fight stroke.
💜 Join us this September and help change the future of stroke: stride4stroke.org.au
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31 Jul 2025
We want to learn more about YOU! What best describes your connection to stroke?
Are you a survivor, medical professional, Health sector employee, or something else?
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16 Jun 2025
Nominations are open for the 2025 National Stroke Awards 🥳🎉 If you know someone who showed courage in their stroke journey, creativity in their recovery, or a stroke champion who provided exceptional care when it mattered most,nominate them here: my.reviewr.com/s2/site/Natio…
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22 Apr 2025
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. As reports indicate stroke was the cause of his death, we are reminded of the far-reaching impact of stroke.
Our thoughts are with the Catholic community worldwide during this difficult time.
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10 Mar 2025
Applications are now open for @VicGovAU’s 2024-25 Premier’s Awards for Health and Medical Research, recognising Victoria’s Early Career health and medical Researchers.
For more information and to apply, visit djsir.vic.gov.au/medical-res…
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7 Mar 2025
This International Women's Day we celebrate the contributions of the incredible women on Stroke Foundation's board and CEO, whose leadership and expertise are helping drive real change in stroke prevention, treatment and recovery.
#IWD2025 #InternationalWomensDay #MarchForward
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27 Feb 2025
💫Excited to launch our Strategy 2027: Stronger Together!
💫Our new vision is to see fewer strokes, better outcomes and support and care for all.
💫Together, we're tackling the growing stroke crisis and future-proofing the system for better care.
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19 Feb 2025
⛳️5 Weeks to Go – Counterstroke Golf Classic 2025!
Experience three incredible days of golf, camaraderie, and fundraising on the stunning Mornington Peninsula.
Register here: fundraise4stroke.org.au/even…
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9 Feb 2025
A new Stroke Foundation report has revealed the Northern Territory has the highest share of residents living with two of the biggest modifiable stroke risk factors. Story here:strokefoundation.org.au/medi…
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5 Feb 2025
It was a lovely morning honouring Lady Marigold Southey AC, with the unveiling of a portrait. Team Stroke paid tribute to her many years of dedicated service to the foundation, including as a Founding Director more than 25 years ago.
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16 Jan 2025
new data alert 🚨: Stroke Foundation’s Economic Impact of Stroke report found that in 2023, South Australia recorded the second highest per population rate of stroke (203 per 100,000 residents), compared to the national average of 176 per 100,000 residents
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16 Jan 2025
New data has revealed that more Tasmanians are experiencing strokes, compared to Australians living in any other states and territories. read the full story here: strokefoundation.org.au/medi…
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2 Jan 2025
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a term that describes the many different diseases and conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. Coronary heart disease, stroke and heart failure are common forms of CVD. 🧠
Read more here 👉aihw.gov.au/reports/heart-st…
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29 Dec 2024
Do you know how to accurately measure your Blood Pressure at home?
Congratulations to Niamh Chapman, Dean Picone and Eleanor Clapham on this brilliant article.
Read more here 👇
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24 Dec 2024
Season's Greetings from everyone here at Stroke Foundation.
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Our offices are shut down until 2 January so we'll see you in 2025!
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19 Dec 2024
Every year in Australia, millions of years of healthy life are lost because of injury, illness or premature deaths. This loss of healthy life is called the ‘burden of disease’.
Read more here 👇aihw.gov.au/reports/burden-o…
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19 Dec 2024
Congratulations Richard Crookes!! 🌟
Richard has been awarded the Champion Award at the annual Lord Mayoral Awards hosted by the City of Darwin on the International Day of People with Disability. 👏
Thank you for all that you do in the Top End! 🙌
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16 Dec 2024
Congratulations to this year's Stroke Foundation Research Grants recipients, Dr Lloyd Chan, Dr Taylor Jenkin, Dr Kelly Miles and Brooke Parsons. strokefoundation.org.au/medi…
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15 Dec 2024
The second Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) is on the road! 🚑
It was officially launched this past weekend with @AmbulanceVic and @TheRMH - a vital and groundbreaking resource that delivers immediate, on-site stroke care to patients. 🙌
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11 Dec 2024
We're excited to share Federal Health Minister @Mark_Butler_MP's opening address at the National Hypertension Taskforce's recent inaugural Hypertension Summit.
Full session recordings from the Summit will be released, so keep an eye out 👇
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