Stroke Awareness

Presented by the Stroke Foundation, in this session you will learn:

What stroke is – What happens when someone is having a stroke and the different types of stroke.

How to recognise the signs of stroke – Learn the vital FAST signs which will help you recognise when someone is having a stroke.

What to do if someone is having a stroke – If you or someone else experiences the signs of stroke, no matter how long they last, call 000 immediately.

How to prevent stroke – Steps that can be taken to better understand and reduce the risk of having a stroke.

About the presenter:

StrokeSafe volunteer speakers are trained in public speaking and experienced in delivering life-saving messages about stroke.

Many of the Stroke Foundation volunteer speakers have either had a stroke themselves or are close to someone who has. While they will present common information about stroke and its prevention, they will also draw on their own personal experiences so every talk is different – and very powerful.

Strokesafe volunteer speakers are not qualified health professionals and are therefore not able to answer medically related questions. All medical questions should be directed to the individual’s healthcare team or our StrokeLine team.