Stroke Foundation

About us

The Stroke Foundation is a national charity that partners with the community to prevent, treat and beat stroke. We stand alongside stroke survivors and their families, healthcare professionals and researchers. We build community awareness and foster new thinking and innovative treatments. We support survivors on their journey to live the best possible life after stroke. We are the voice of stroke in Australia, and we work to:

• Raise awareness of the risk factors, signs of stroke and promote healthy lifestyles.
• Improve treatment for stroke to save lives and reduce disability.
• Improve life after stroke for survivors.
• Encourage and facilitate stroke research.
• Advocate for initiatives to prevent, treat and beat stroke.
• Raise funds from the community, corporate sector and government to continue our mission.

Our Vision and mission:

Our Vision: A world free from disability and suffering caused by stroke

Our Mission: Prevent stroke. Save lives. Enhance recovery.

Our Values: Courage, Excellence, Compassion, Integrity, Leadership

Our Purpose:

• We are the Voice of Stroke in Australia.
• We create two-way conversations with the community, health professionals and governments to advocate for better health outcomes for all Australians affected by stroke.
• We work across the stroke journey, supporting stroke survivors, carers, health professionals, governments and the public to reduce the impact of stroke on the Australian community.
• We ensure people understand how stroke can be prevented and by learning the signs of stroke and acting quickly, the outcomes for those who have strokes can be significantly improved.
• We work to ensure all people who have strokes are treated on specialised stroke units and discharged from hospital with appropriate care plans and support.
• We fund research into stroke treatment and care.
• We rely on the generosity of the community to undertake our work.