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• Written by the Mob for the Mob: Stroke booklet

  A stroke education booklet for Aboriginal people, produced in collaboration with the Peel and Mehi Aboriginal community, predominantly Gamilaraay/Kamilaroi Aboriginal communities, in the NSW Hunter New England Local Health District.

• Work Assist

  If you had a job before your stroke, Work Assist can work with you and your employer work through difficulties you may have to fulfill your role after stroke.

• Return to work after stroke Facebook group

  A group for stroke survivors to gain peer support in returning to work or pursuing other interests after stroke, and anyone interested in return to work issues for stroke survivors. (Opens in a new window)

• Return to work after a brain injury

  A fact sheet from Synapse about potential barriers, support, managing impairments, and legal issues in returning to paid or volunteer work.

• How to rejoin the workforce

  A fact sheet from Synapse about what job seekers can do to return to work after acquiring a disability, and how employers can help.

• Find an occupational therapist

  Occupational therapists are health professionals that help people participate in the activities of everyday life. This directory lists members of Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) who work in private practice. (Opens in a new window)

• Financial counselling

  Financial Counselling Australia (FCA) is the peak body for financial counsellors in Australia. Financial counsellors are non-judgmental, qualified professionals who provide information, support and advocacy to people in financial difficulty.

• Fairwork Ombudsman

  The Fairwork Ombudsman provides information and advice about your workplace rights and obligations. (Opens in a new window)

• Disabled, ill or injured and looking for work

  Australian Government assistance with finding and keeping a job, including financial support to help you work, study or do other approved activities, and free information and job search services. (Opens in a new window)

• Disability Employment Services (DES)

  Disability Employment Services can help you look for work or keep your job after your stroke.