Stroke Recovery Association NSW

South Coast Stroke Olympics
2024-03-19 10:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Bomaderry Bowling Club, 154 Meroo Road, Bomaderry, NSW, 2541, Australia
Get ready to join the ultimate fun-filled event of the year, the South Coast Stroke Olympics 2024!

It’s not just any competition, it’s a day of camaraderie, laughter, and making new friends. The event is an amazing opportunity to participate in accessible games and connect with other Stroke survivors and carers.

No matter what your ability is, there’s a game for you! Whether you use a wheelchair, experience Aphasia or have low vision, we’ve got you covered.

Games for Stroke survivors include:

Putting

Putting for Carers

Ball-In-A-Box

Quoits

Dominoes

Concentration – card memory game

Bean Bag Toss

Skittles

There are also a select number of games for carers to participate in on the day (please note that paid carers are not eligible to win any awards, however, are welcome to participate):

Putting for carers

Tin pong

The winners will take home gold, silver, and bronze medals! And let’s not forget the coveted Club Champions and Battler of the Year perpetual trophies. Teams are already in training, and the excitement is building!

Don’t miss out on this incredible day of celebration, inspiration, and pure fun! Mark your calendars and join us for the South Coast Stroke Olympics 2024!

Online Stroke Choir
2024-04-08 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-15 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-22 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-29 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-06 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-13 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-20 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-27 14:00 - 15:00 and 6 more dates | NSW
Welcome to the online Stroke Choir! We are excited to offer this wonderful program to all Stroke survivors in NSW. Held weekly during the school term, the Stroke Choir is a fun and engaging way to improve your speech through singing.

Led by the experienced Music Therapists from Tuned In Music Therapy, this hour-long session is a perfect way to relax and connect with others. The therapeutic benefits of music are well-known, and singing has been shown to improve speech, communication skills, respiratory function, promote relaxation, and enhance cognitive. So, whether you are a seasoned singer or just starting out, the Stroke Choir is a fantastic way to improve your physical and emotional well-being.

The online Stroke Choir is open to all Stroke survivors in NSW, and no prior singing experience is necessary. All you need is a computer or mobile device with an internet connection, and you’re ready to go! You can attend from the comfort of your own home, so there’s no need to worry about transport or accessibility.

For more information, contact the Association on 1300 650 594 or online@strokensw.org.au.

REGISTER NOW!

"Chair Yoga" - Topical Thursday Online Group
2024-04-18 14:00 - 15:30 | NSW
Discover the perfect blend of flexibility and relaxation in our upcoming Topical Thursday. Improve your range of motion and melt away stress from the comfort of your chair!

For more information, contact the Association on 1300 650 594 or email online@strokensw.org.au.

REGISTER NOW!

Maitland Aphasia online Stroke support group
2024-05-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-31 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-21 10:00 - 12:00 and 2 more dates | NSW
Welcome to the Maitland Aphasia online Stroke support group!

These weekly groups are specifically for people with Aphasia and communication difficulties and is a chance to practice speech and have a chat with other members who also experience Aphasia.

The Maitland Aphasia Communications Group meet face to face each week, and have opened their meetings up for other members who experience Aphasia to join the session online! The hybrid way of meeting has been wonderful for people who live in rural areas, or may not be able to access their local group, meet other people who experience Aphasia.

The Maitland Aphasia online Stroke support group is open to all Stroke survivors and run online, so you can attend from the comfort of your own home.

For more information, contact the Association on 1300 650 594 or online@strokensw.org.au.

REGISTER HERE

ESafety - Topical Thursday Online Group
2024-05-16 14:00 - 15:30 | NSW
We’ve teamed up with the National Anti-Scam Centre and SCAMWATCH to deliver the most up-to-date ESafety information in Australia. Join us to learn how to safeguard yourself online.

Join us for a very important Topical Thursday presentations on ESafety.

For more information, contact the Association on 1300 650 594 or email online@strokensw.org.au.

REGISTER NOW!

Building Capacity Training Conference 2024
2024-05-23 09:00 - 2024-05-24 17:00 | NSW
The Building Capacity Training Conference is held annually by the Stroke Recovery Association NSW. This event brings together Stroke survivors, carers and health professionals to hear from experts in the field on the latest in Stroke care and innovations. Guest Speakers from a variety of areas attend the Conference to present on different topics to the attendees of the event.We have some amazing guest speakers including Craig Anderson and Ken Butcher as well as multiple Stroke survivor panels. Keynote and other speakers to be announced shortly.

Please note that all presentations will be recorded and sent out to those who have registered at the link above after the conclusion of the conference.

Watch Live Here

Register Here

Guest Speakers

Liz O’Brien

Nurse Practitioner StrokeRoyal North Shore Hospital

Professor Ken Butcher

Director of Clinical NeurosciencesUNSW

Professor Craig Anderson

Director Global Brain HealthGeorge Institute of Global Health

Agenda

Reps to Recovery 2024
2024-05-27 00:00 - 2024-06-02 23:59 | NSW
The Stroke Recovery Association NSW & Royal Rehab Private Petersham are very excited to be holding the Reps to Recovery Stroke Challenge in 2024.

This challenge will run from Monday, 27th May, to Sunday, 2nd June 2024, to celebrate the Stroke Recovery Association’s 47th year of operation in NSW.

During this week, we ask you to set an individualised repetitive exercise goal. We want to challenge you to see how many repetitions of the exercises you can do.

This goal could be anything from taking 500 steps, raising your arms 30 times, or repeating the steps to drink from a cup, 10,000 steps, 5km run— no goal is too big or too small. Track how many reps you can do for the week and share with us!

HOW IT WORKS!

1. Register

Register below and commit to your own individualised repetitive exercise goal.

2. Share

Share the challenge and fundraise to help raise Stroke Awareness in NSW.

3. Conquer

Track your Reps and let us know if you achieved your goal.

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

IndividualsChallenge yourself and create an individualised repetitive exercise goal.

TeamsGet your friends, families, and community involved to complete the challenge together.

OrganisationsRegister your organisation and engage your staff/colleagues in a fun challenge.

You will be receiving an info kit about the challenge (including some great freebies for you to use throughout the challenge week)

You can also donate to the campaign below.

Sydney Stroke Olympics 2024
2024-06-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Club Burwood RSL, 96 Shaftesbury Road, Burwood, 2134, Australia
Get ready to join the ultimate fun-filled event of the year, the Sydney Stroke Olympics 2024!

It’s not just any competition, it’s a day of camaraderie, laughter, and making new friends. This event has become one of the most highly anticipated events of the year and for good reason – it’s an amazing opportunity to participate in accessible games and connect with other Stroke survivors and carers.

No matter what your ability is, there’s a game for you! Whether you use a wheelchair, experience Aphasia or have low vision, we’ve got you covered.

Games for Stroke survivors include:

Putting

Ball-In-A-Box

Quoits

Dominoes

Concentration – card memory game

Bean Bag Toss

Skittles

Tin Pong Cup

There are also a select number of games for carers to participate in on the day (please note that paid carers are not eligible to win any awards, however, are welcome to participate):

Putting

Tin pong

The winners will take home gold, silver, and bronze medals! And let’s not forget the coveted Club Champions and Battler of the Year perpetual trophies. Last year’s event was a nail-biter, with the Hornsby/Ku-ring-gai Stroke Recovery Club taking home the top prize for the second year in a row. But who will be crowned this year’s champion? Teams are already in training, and the excitement is building!

Don’t miss out on this incredible day of celebration, inspiration, and pure fun! Mark your calendars and join us for the Sydney Stroke Olympics 2024!
