Welcome to

Stroke Recovery News,

a publication

of the

Stroke Recovery Association NSW

Winter Spring 2013 Volume 13, Issue 2

Clinical trials are investigations in which people volunteer to test new

treatments and medications to manage various diseases or medical

conditions.

Some investigations look at how people respond to a new treatment or

drug (“interventions”), and what side effects might occur. This will help

determine if it works, if it is safe, and if it is better than the interventions

that are already available.

Clinical trials might also compare existing interventions or test new

ways to use or combine existing interventions.

The interventions tested could include experimental drugs, medical

devices, surgical or other medical treatments or procedures,

preventative care strategies, or educational interventions.

The research done in clinical trials is critical to the development of new

treatments and medications that will help people live longer and more

comfortably.

There are several reasons people who have had a Stroke might

volunteer to participate in clinical trials. By taking part, you would be

contributing to a better understanding of, or better treatment for, Stroke.

In some cases, clinical trials can provide access to new interventions

before they are widely available. Even if a trial does not provide any

benefit for you as an individual, it may provide benefits for other people

in the future. Nevertheless, you may benefit from the additional support

and attention provided by clinical trial staff, who will have a more

thorough understanding of the issues and concerns related to Stroke

than the average physician.

Did you know that there is a website through which you can search for clinical trials related to your health issue, whatever it may be?

It’s at www.clinicaltrials.gov.au and is, as you can tell from the web address, a federal government service.

In the “For Consumers” section, click on “how to find a clinical trial” for

advice about where to look, and links to registries of clinical trials.

CLINICAL TRIALS

Clinical Trials 1

Returning To Work 2

“Apps” 2

Everyday Hero

Update 2

My Health Record 3

Vale Marie Harrigan 3

Tai Chi May Reduce

Falls After Stroke 4

Older People in the

Media 5

Energy Savings 5

AGM 2013 6 - 7

Creating Connections

Conference 2013

8

Stroke Awareness

Week 2013 9

Brainstorm

Program 10

E-Health 10

Medical Tests 11

Inside this issue:

THE STROKE RECOVERY ASSOCIATION OF NSW

Stroke Recovery News

Wed 11 Sept 9-16 Sept 2013

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YOUR CONTRIBUTION IS NEEDED!

In recent conversations with our Stroke Recovery Clubs, the subject of smart phones and tablets has come up in relation to Stroke recovery, rehabilitation, and making life easier for people who have had a Stroke, through the ‘apps’ (applications) available for these devices.

For example, there is a free app available which provides speech therapy, called SmallTalk Aphasia. It provides a vocabulary of pictures and videos that talk in a natural human voice, male or female, for users to practice speech. The phrases are tailored to different situations, such as conversational phrases, phrases for intensive care, phrases about pain intensity and location or even common phrases applicable to eating and swallowing.

We would like to inform readers about these wonderful technological aids, so if you know of any that other people affected by Stroke might find useful, we’d love to hear about them. Please contact us by email to eileen@strokensw.org.au or by phone on (02) 9807-6422, or even with a good old-fashioned letter in the post (also known as ‘snail mail’) to PO Box 3401 Putney 2112. We’ll keep you up to date with regular reviews about the apps that others affected by Stroke have found useful. Isn’t the world-wide interweb wonderful!

OUR HEROES!

Everyday Hero is an online donation portal that the Stroke Recovery Association has been using for a few years now. These days, there are people out there who no longer use the postal service for mail, nor cheques to donate to organisations like ours - they do everything on the internet. For this reason it was important for our organisation to have an online donation presence, and Everyday Hero was one of the first in existence.

Over time, the donations we have received through Everyday Hero have now reached a whopping $23,598.59!

Our latest fundraisers, participating in the City to Surf and the SMH Half-Marathon, are Tim Montrose (AKA ’The Mont’), Brianna Danaher and Cathleen Taylor, who have raised over $1500 between them so far.

The Association thanks Tim, Brianna and Cathleen for their efforts in the events, and for facilitating such a great fundraising effort with the sponsorships they have gained. Well done!

RETURNING TO WORK My name is Patricia Lynch. I had a left hemisphere carotid territory Stroke at the age of 44. I am now 60 years old. I have made a significant recovery from the Stroke, however I have been left with minimal function of the right arm, walking with a marked limp, a mild right facial droop and some cognitive impairment.

I wanted to return to the workforce 12 months after the Stroke, however there was resistance. Finally, after 18 months I returned to my old job of sitting on a Tribunal which dealt with work related issues. I am currently retired from the workforce.

I would be interested in talking to anyone who would like to return to the workforce after having had a stroke. We can talk through certain strategies and issues to give you the confidence to work again. Work helped me re-integrate into the workforce generally and society at large. It also improved my cognitive and communication skills. Most importantly it helped me gain self confidence which I had lost as a result of the Stroke. If you would like to discuss issues and strategies please contact me on 0411 028 016.

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A VERY HELPFUL HEALTH RESOURCE People with chronic illness such as cancer, diabetes, stroke, heart disease, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may need to see many health services providers. For example doctors, general practitioners, specialists, pharmacists, physiotherapist, nurses, optometrists, dieticians, podiatrists, psychologists, dentists...

In some cases, you may find it difficult to keep important health information altogether in one place. This can include keeping track of prescriptions, referrals, emergency details, medical history and diagnoses, test results, treatments, assessments, care plans and many other things.

To address this problem, you, your carers and health service providers require a tool to keep all of this information in one place. My Health Record was developed to address the problem.

My Health Record is to assist you, your carers and health service providers to have ready access to relevant accurate and timely information. My Health Record can also help you by reducing the need to repeat the same information or medical history every time you see health service providers. Therefore, duplication is avoided and continuity is enhanced.

What is My Health Record?

It is a sturdy booklet that holds information about your health in one place. It contains details about your medical condition and the treatment recommended by doctors and other health services providers.

It allows you and your health service providers to keep track of important health records in a single place. That way everyone involved in your care can be aware of what care has been prescribed or given.

It is also expected to assist in improving your quality of life by supporting the capacity to self-manage your health, update your medical records and improve your communication with health service providers.

My Health Record belongs to you and the use of it is voluntary. If you decide not to use it, the care will continue as usual. It is up to you to decide what information you would like to be entered or not. Privacy will be respected at all times.

Copies of My Health Record are available from your doctor, public hospital or community health centre. For immediate delivery, My Health Record is available at no cost from the NSW Health Better Health Centre. Call 9887 5450 http://www0.health.nsw.gov.au/initiatives/myhealthrecord/index.asp

The Board and staff of the Association were very saddened to hear earlier this month of the passing of our long time member and friend Marie Harrigan. Marie was instrumental in forming the New England Stroke Recovery Club in 1987. She was the mainstay of the Club over many years holding every position within the Club until ill-health forced her to stand down in 2009. Her outstanding devotion to the cause of Stroke was recognised in 2005 when she was made a Life Member of the Association.

Marie was an amazing woman not only within the Stroke community but also many other areas within her local community at Armidale. Over the years Marie has received numerous awards in recognition of her wonderful and selfless work. This included the Armidale Mayoral Award for Services to Stroke Recovery in 1994.

At her recent memorial service Marie’s Granddaughter spoke and said ”Grandma was a helping hand to anyone and anything whether it be family, friends, disadvantaged ones, a complete stranger or even the environment. This type of person is rare..”. She certainly was a rare and beautiful woman, Marie Harrigan, who was a champion for Stroke in the New England area. Her smile and generosity will long be remembered by us all.

A GREAT AMBASSADOR FOR STROKE

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Tai Chi may reduce falls among adult stroke

survivors, according to research presented at

the American Stroke Association’s

International Stroke Conference 2013.

Compared to survivors receiving usual care or

participating in a national fitness program for

M e d i c a r e - e l i g i b l e a d u l t s c a l l e d

SilverSneakers, those practicing Tai Chi had

the fewest falls.

Tai Chi is a martial art dating back to ancient

China. It includes physical movements,

mental concentration and relaxed breathing.

“Learning how to find and maintain your

balance after a stroke is a challenge,” said

Ruth E. Taylor-Piliae, Ph.D., R.N., the study’s

principal investigator and assistant professor

at the University of Arizona College of Nursing

in Tucson, Ariz. “Tai Chi is effective in

improving both static and dynamic balance,

which is important to prevent falls. Tai Chi is

readily available in most U.S. cities and is

relatively inexpensive.”

Stroke survivors experience seven times as

many falls each year compared to healthy

adults, Taylor-Piliae said. These falls can

cause fractures, decrease mobility and

increase fear of

falling that can result

in social isolation or

dependence. Tai Chi

has signif icantly

reduced falls in

healthy older adults.

R e s e a r c h e r s

recruited 89 Stroke

survivors — most of

whom had ischemic

TAI CHI MAY REDUCE FALLS AFTER STROKE Strokes — for a randomized prospective study

outside of a hospital setting. Participants were

an average 70 years old, 46 percent were

women and most Caucasian, college

educated and living in the Tucson area, and

suffered a stroke on average three years prior

to beginning the study.

Among the participants, 30 practiced Tai Chi,

28 took part in usual care and 31 participated

in SilverSneakers. The Tai Chi and

SilverSneakers groups participated in a one-

hour exercise class three times each week for

12 weeks. The usual care group received a

weekly phone call and written material about

participating in community-based physical

activity.

During the 12-week trial, there were a total of

34 reported falls in participants’ homes,

mainly from slipping or tripping: five falls in the

Tai Chi group; 15 falls in the usual care group;

and 14 falls in the Silver Sneakers group.

Only four people sought medical treatment.

Yang-style Tai Chi, as practiced in the study,

is the most popular of five styles used in the

United States because of its emphasis on

health benefits, both physical and

psychosocial benefits, researchers said.

“The main physical benefits of Tai Chi are

better balance, improved strength, flexibility

and aerobic endurance,” Taylor-Piliae said.

“Psycho -soc ia l

benefits include

less depression,

a n x ie t y a nd

stress, and better

quality of life.”

Source: http://

www.webwire.com/

ViewPressRel.asp?

aId=169743

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OLDER PEOPLE IN THE MEDIA

OPSO MEDIA AWARDS 2012/2103 DO YOU THINK THE COMMUNITY GIVES OLDER PEOPLE A FAIR GO?

The OPSO website (Older People Speak Out) wants to know about positive portrayals of older people in media.

We invite you to help us identify the media portraying older people positively – you can do this by

entering one or both of the following:

1. Collect as many quality media items (online, TV, radio, magazine, newspaper, newsletter, etc.)

over the last year (21 August 2012 – 20 October 2013) that show older people ageing positively –

$500 and trophy and/or

2. Choose a media item from the last year (21 August 2012 – 20 October 2013) that illustrates

positive ageing and, in forty (40) words or less, tell us why the item should win an award – $500

and trophy

(The journalist/s responsible for creating the winning item will also be awarded a trophy and $500)

For further information please visit : http://www.opso.com.au/media-awards/how-to-submit/

GET THE BEST ENERGY DEAL

It's price change time - check with the retailer before you switch

Energy retailers often change their electricity and gas prices in July. In particular, if you live in

the ACT or NSW, regulated retail tariffs changed on 1 July 2013.

The federal government has a website to help you navigate your way through all the gas and

electricity choices, at http://www.energymadeeasy.gov.au/

Whether using the Energy Made Easy website or talking to an energy retailer or salesperson,

here are some questions to help you choose an offer that is right for you with confidence.

Does the offer have special features - for example, do you get discounts or other incentives

for paying on time?

Is the offer a fixed term? If so, you may have to pay exit fees if

you want to leave early.

Does the retailer offer flexible payment options - for example,

can you set up direct debit payments?

Are there additional fees and charges, such as late payment or

direct debit fees?

Does the offer suit the way you use energy - for example, if you are a larger user will you pay

a lower rate after you have passed a certain threshold?

Does the retailer offer useful extras, such as free household energy audits?

Before you switch check with your current retailer whether you will have to pay extra fees

for ending your current contract.

And remember - a 10-day 'cooling off' period applies to all energy contracts, meaning you can

change your mind and end the contract without cost during this time.

Source: www.energymadeeasy.gov.au

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Notice of Meeting The Annual General Meeting

Stroke Recovery Association NSW

Will be held

on

FRIDAY 4 NOVEMBER 2011

at

Liverpool Catholic Club

Cnr Joadja & Hoxton Park Roads

Liverpool West

At

11 am

Agenda

1. Minutes of Previous AGM - 5 November 2010

2. President’s Report 2010/2011

3. Treasurer’s Report 2010/2011

4. To consider and, if thought fit, to adopt the accounts of the Association for the

financial year ended 30 June 2011

5. To elect Directors in accordance with Clause 8 of the Constitution of the

Association

6. To appoint Hill Rogers Partners as the Honorary Auditors for 2011/2012

After the meeting we will adjourn to the Club Bistro for lunch

Cost of meals is approximately $15.00

RSVP: 18th October 2011

Contact: 1300 650 594 or (02) 9807 6422

Proxy Forms and Postal Voting are available for those unable to attend.

Please contact the Association offices for details.

Notice of Meeting The Annual General Meeting

Stroke Recovery Association NSW

Will be held

on

FRIDAY 1 November 2013

at

Pennant Hills Community Centre

Fisher Street

Pennant Hils

Commencing at

11am

Agenda

1. Minutes of Previous AGM - 8 November 2012

2. President’s Report 2012/2013

3. Treasurer’s Report 2012/2013

4. To consider and, if thought fit, to adopt the accounts of the Association for the

financial year ended 30 June 2013

5. To elect Directors in accordance with Clause 8 of the Constitution of the

Association

6. To appoint Hill Rogers Partners as the Honorary Auditors for 2013/2014

7. To approve nominations for Life membership of the Stroke Recovery

Association

After the conclusion of meeting we will adjourn to enjoy

RSVP: 25th October 2013

Contact: 1300 650 594 or (02) 9807 6422

Proxy Forms and Postal Voting are available for those unable to attend.

Please contact the Association offices for details.

Annual General Meeting 2013

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Annual General Meeting 2013

Nomination of Director Form

Fill out this form if you are a member and would like to nominate someone for the SRA Board of Directors. A nominee must be a financial member of the Association and also consent by signing

the form below.

There are seven members on the Board, four of whom must be Stroke Survivors.

They are elected for one year and are eligible for re-election for future years.

I, ____________________________________ Name

of _____________________________________Address

Suburb_____________________ P/C: _______ Telephone ______________

_______________________________________ Signature ___/___/13

hereby nominate the following member as a Director of the

Stroke Recovery Association Inc for 2013/2014:

Nominee’s Name ______________________________

Nominee’s Address ______________________________

_____________________P/C______

Telephone No. ( ) ____________________________

ACCEPTANCE BY PERSON NOMINATED

(Nominee to sign if willing to accept nomination as a Director)

I, ___________________________________ (please print full name) accept nomination as a Director of the Stroke Recovery Association Inc. Signature of Nominee __________________________ ___/___/13

(A biography/ description of the candidate of up to 100 words should be sent with the

nomination. This will be provided to members who are voting at the meeting.)

NOMINATIONS FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED AT: Stroke Recovery Association

PO Box 3401

PUTNEY NSW 2112

BY FRIDAY 11th OCTOBER 2013

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Creating Connections -Community Stroke Forum Tuesday 1oth September 2013

Burwood RSL

All are Welcome to attend

Time: 8.30 am to 3.30pm

Cost: FREE

Parking: Available & free

RSVP: Tuesday 3rd September 2013

Stroke Recovery Association

1300 650 594 or (02) 9807 6422

Time Topic Speaker

08.30 – 09.00 Registration Tea & Coffee on arrival

09.00 – 09.15 Open & Welcome Jon Garbutt

09.15 – 10.00

Memory Strategies Dr Laurie Miller

Clinical Neuropsychologist, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and

University of Sydney

10.00 – 10.30 Keeping the Brain Active Ric Alport

Brain Food Factory

10.30 – 10.45 MORNING TEA

10.45 – 11.30

25minutes per station

5 minutes to move to next station

Practice sessions

Therapists from Concord and Royal Prince Alfred Hospitals and Community Stroke Team

11.50 – 12.10 Stroke Survivor Story Patricia Lynch

12.10 – 12.30 Carers Story Kate Gaunt

12.30 – 1.30 pm LUNCH

1.30 – 2.00 pm NDIS - What Does it Mean for me? Catherine McClellan

State Manager

Disability Care

2.00 – 2.30 Staying independent in your home and community

Christopher Smith

Project Coordinator:

Mate to Mate: Peer Education

Council of the Aging

2.30 – 3.00 Aphasia and Speech Research Opportunities Eva Nemeth

Speech and Hearing Clinic

Macquarie University

3.00 – 3.15 Panel discussions and questions

3.15- 3.30pm Conclusion and Evaluations

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STROKE AWARENESS WEEK 2013

The Stroke Recovery Association, in collaboration with Stroke Services NSW, is in full swing with the planning and preparation of Stroke Awareness Week 2013. Stroke Week, September 9

th to

16th, will be the busiest week of our year with events planned throughout NSW. .

Stroke Awareness Week Launch: The launch of Stroke Awareness Week will take place at a Morning Tea at the opening of our new offices on Monday 9th September. The Community Centre at the new Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney will be the venue. The Governor her Excellency Marie Bashir will be the guest of honor on this occasion.

This event provides the Stroke Recovery Association with the opportunity to acknowledge the great work of our volunteers working in Stroke Recovery Clubs throughout the state as well as the clinicians from NSW Health who provide world class services to the Stroke Community. The event will be attended by members of our Association, as well as clinicians who work in both acute and rehabilitation hospitals. We are expecting approximately 100 people to be in attendance on the day.

Creating Connections – A Community Forum: SSWLHD & the Stroke Recovery Association’s annual Stroke Community Forum for Stroke survivors, carers and families, Creating Connections, will be held on Tuesday 10th September 2013 at Burwood RSL Function Rooms Level 2 from 9:00 am to 3:30pm. Speakers from Stroke Services NSW will provide practical information on Stroke and the recovery process. It is expected that over 60 people will come along and enjoy a great day. Last year this event was sponsored by various drug companies and rehabilitation services, and we will be relying on their assistance again in 2013.

Tartan Ribbon Campaign: In 2013 we will continue with the fundraising campaign featuring a tartan ribbon, a similar idea to the pink ribbon concept for breast cancer. Tartan was chosen to convey the complexity of Stroke signs and symptoms and its long term effects on people’s lives. A ribbon was chosen to represent the collaboration and partnership between Stroke survivors and the Stroke services accessed during an individual’s recovery. This year we have a new ribbon for sale as well as pens. All monies raised go to the services provided to the Stroke community by the local Stroke Recovery Clubs.

Wednesday the 11th of September has been set as “Tartan Ribbon Day”, when volunteers from our Association and NSW Health will be selling ribbons in various locations throughout the State.

Information Displays: The Stroke Recovery Clubs and various community and health organisations throughout NSW undertake displays of information material during Stroke Awareness Week. These are often in local shopping centres with the aim to distribute information about prevention of Stroke as broadly as possible. Last year there were over 100 displays throughout the State.

For more information about Stroke Awareness Week and how you could become involved please ring Michelle Sharkey, Executive Officer of the Stroke Recovery Association, on 1300 650 594.

11 September

THE BRAINSTORM PROGRAM

There is a research group for the prevention and treatment of emotional distress in people who have had a Stroke. Brainstorm is a ten-session group program that teaches people how to deal with emotional distress, particularly low mood. You don’t have to be distressed to join; it can also help to prevent emotional distress developing. Who Can Come? If you had a Stroke over two months ago you can attend Brainstorm. If you think you have emotional distress or may develop emotional distress then this group could help you. You are encouraged to bring your partner/support person along to Brainstorm because emotional distress is common among partners and taking part in Brainstorm will allow them to assist you as well as help themselves. It doesn’t matter if your Stroke has affected your ability to do things. As long as you can still read, can understand what people are saying, can still talk (and it’s alright if you mix your words up a bit), and can use a pen to tick boxes, you could take part.

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EMOTIONAL DISTRESS FOLLOWING STROKE

What is Involved? Brainstorm can help you to “change your ways”. This can include learning new ways to solve problems, changing the way you think, and changing what you do. You will be with a group of people who have all had a Stroke, and so you may learn from their experiences. The sessions last two and a half hours, with morning tea provided. How Do I Join? Your doctor or health professional can refer you to Brainstorm by filling out a referral form, or you can join yourself by calling Anne Sweetapple from the Community Stroke Team on 4985-5245. She can also answer any questions you may have about the group. You do not have to bring anything except your reading glasses (if you need them) and any other aids that you need for reading, writing or listening.

REGISTER FOR E-HEALTH

Every time you visit a healthcare professional, hospital or other medical facility, important information about your health is created. However, this information is stored in separate files at each of these locations. Even if your health information is stored on a computer at some of these locations, many of these systems are not connected and it is hard to share your health information between your different healthcare professionals. An eHealth record is an electronic record that contains a summary of your health information. You will have access to this summary from anywhere you want via a website. You can add your own notes to your eHealth record. You can allow healthcare professionals to view this information and to add new information to your record. This greatly increases the ease of sharing health information. For people who have had a Stroke, the eHealth record is especially useful. Stroke often involves several different health issues for a person, and therefore several different health professionals are involved in the person’s ongoing care. Through the eHealth system, each doctor or specialist can view your most up-to-date health information without you having to remember which specialist knows what the latest development is! Medical issues can be complicated and hard to understand, but eHealth can help your doctors and other health professionals keep track of it all for you. You can read more at: http://publiclearning.ehealth.gov.au/consumer/what-is-it/introduction/

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MEDICAL TESTS Medical tests can be used to screen for possible illness, to d i a g n o s e w h a t ’ s c a u s i n g symptoms, or to monitor health conditions or the effects of treatment. Medical tests include pathology tests such as blood and urine tests, and a range of imaging tests like X-rays, computed tomography (or CT scans), ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Deciding whether a medical test is the best choice involves weighing up several factors, especially the benefits and risks for a person's individual situation. For example:

how likely it is that the person has a problem the test’s accuracy (including false

positives and false negatives) any possible harms of doing the test the impact of uncertain or inconclusive

results.

Read more about medical tests and tests for s o m e c o m m o n c o n d i t i o n s a t http://www.nps.org.au/medical-tests

It is an outstanding resource, with the following information easy to locate and understand:

Understanding Medical Tests: Information to help you make an informed decision, in partnership with your health professional, about medical tests, including questions to consider, how to weigh up your options, and understanding the relevance of your medical history.

F i n d m o r e t e s t information

Questions to ask your doctor

Weigh-up your options

Know your test history

Pathology Tests: Quality use of pathology tests means choosing the right test at the right time. Find out more about the best use of pathology tests in clinical practice.

Blood tests

Stool tests

Urine tests

Other pathology tests

Medical Imaging: Medical imaging tests such as X-ray, CT scans, MRI and ultrasound provide a range of options. Find out more about these types of imaging (radiology), when they are used and their benefits and risks — including for children.

Types of imaging

Imaging and children

Radiation

Advantages and disadvantages

Tests By Conditions: Depending on the condition, some medical tests may be more applicable than others.

Back pain tests

Breast cancer screening tests

Cervical cancer screening tests

Bowel cancer tests

Diabetes tests

Headache tests

Cardiovascular tests

Kidney problems and disorders tests

Prostate cancer screening tests

Respiratory tract infection tests

Thyroid problems and dysfunction tests

It’s all there for you to read, at http://www.nps.org.au/medical-tests

And if you are not on the internet, you can call us at the Stroke Recovery Association and we’ll

print up the material you want and send it to you: 1300-650-594

Business Name

The passing of a family member, friend or loved one is a very sad and stressful time. Sometimes, symbolic gestures and actions provide great comfort to those who are grieving.

It is with gratitude that the Stroke Recovery Association receives donations in memoriam.

These donations, which assist us continue our valuable work, are a wonderful remembrance of the person who has passed away. It honours their memory to help someone in the present, more completely than flowers ever

can. And the benefits will last far longer than any blooms.

All donations received by the Association are tax deductible and can be forwarded to our postal address above. Acknowledgement will be sent to the family of the deceased, and the amount of the donation is not disclosed.

The Association is happy to provide memorial donation pamphlets, which can be made available at a funeral service, with pre-paid addressed envelopes. Thank you for your support.

DISCLAIMER

The views expressed in Stroke Recovery News are not necessarily those of the Stroke Recovery Association nor its Board. No liability or responsibility is accepted by the publisher for any consequences resulting from any action taken based on information or advertisements included herein. All care is taken to ensure the accuracy of the contents, but this cannot be guaranteed and should not be relied upon.

COPYRIGHT

The Publisher of Stroke Recovery News is the Stroke Recovery Association of NSW.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, either in print or any other media, including the internet, without the written authorisation of the Executive Officer of the Stroke Recovery Association. Permission should be sought by writing to PO Box 3401 PUTNEY NSW 2112 Australia.

MEMORIAL DONATIONS

Phone: 02 9807 6422

or 1300 650 594

E-mail: info@strokensw.org.au

We’re on the web!

www.Strokensw.org.au

The Stroke Recovery Association wishes to thank

NSW Health

Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care

for their financial support.

THE STROKE RECOVERY

ASSOCIATION

PO Box 3401

PUTNEY NSW 2112

(Unit 7, “The Village”, Royal Rehabilitation

Centre Sydney)

The Board of the Association

President: Robyn Artlett

Vice-President: John Garbutt

Secretary: Linda Glanfield

Treasurer: Paul Wheeler

Public Officer: Stuart Chalmers

Director: Pat Weir

John Tass

The Staff of the Association

Executive Officer: Michelle Sharkey

Stroke Clubs

Coordinator: Vacant

Information Officer: Eileen Leather

Accounts Clerk: Cheryl Smith

Administration: Vacant