Sale and District Stroke Support Group

Surviving stroke together

Let's talk about stroke

You are the expert on living with stroke……….

Share your experiences, strengths, attitudes and ways of coping with stroke, and learn from others.

Stroke Support Group:

• Support
• Friendships
• Explores coping styles
• Shares resources
• Provides shared experiences
• Fosters group problem solving
• Encourages communication.

Who Can Attend?

• Stroke Survivors
• Caregivers
• Family members
• Friends.

A stroke can cause all sorts of changes in your body and also in your emotions. These changes can cause difficulties for you and those around you. Despite this, you can improve and overcome many of the issues created by your stroke.

If this support group isn’t for you….. Try StrokeLine. StrokeLine can provide you with practical and confidential advice on stroke prevention, treatment and recovery. They can help you to find the support and services you need, whether you are a stroke survivor, carer or family member. Strokeline: 1800 787 653 Email: strokeline@strokefoundation.org.au

What is the purpose of the support group?

For stroke survivors to meet others facing similar challenges, to share their stories and to support each other in a positive way. For caregivers and family members to have regular meetings for supporting each other.

To offer stroke survivors and their families resources and support to live active, satisfying lives.

When:

Meetings are held on 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, from 1–3 pm.

Where:

Central Gippsland Health
Community Rehabilitation Centre
155 Guthridge Parade, Sale.

Contact:

Bob Sheean, 0455 555 217
Email kimbobsheean@gmail.com