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Maitland Aphasia (Wonnarua country)

Meeting day: Every Friday

Meeting time: 10.00am - 12.00pm

How to contact: 1300 650 594 or info@strokensw.org.au

The Maitland Aphasia Communication Group meets every Friday from 10.00am to 12.00pm in Maitland, Hunter Valley. The Group zooms their meetings so all members of the Association, who experienced Aphasia, from around the state can participate. Members join from Sydney, Tamworth, Port Macquarie, Armidale and Orange, and any locals who are unable to join in face to face.

*Image: Members of Maitland Aphasia Communication group at meeting with a screen behind them with remote members joining session*

The main focus of the group is inclusivity and communication. Each member is openly welcomed and genuinely encouraged to speak and communicate in their own time without judgement. Two Speech Pathologists attend alternate fortnights for a member-driven therapeutic session.

Speech and language are also improved through games such as; Ice breakers, 5 Second Rule, 80’s Trivia, Charades, Word Finding and Cards Against Humanity. This provides motivation for people to continue therapy in an enjoyable and fun way.

*Image: Members of the Maitland Aphasia Communication group with a speech pathologist practicing speech at their meeting.*

For more information, or to join the Maitland Aphasia Communication Group, contact the Association on 1300 650 594 or email info@strokensw.org.au

The Maitland Aphasia Communications Stroke Recovery Club would like to acknowledge the Wonnarua people who are the traditional custodians of the land that they meet on. We pay our respect to Elders both past, present and emerging.