For the 7th consecutive year..........

For the 7th consecutive year, I and fellow Stroke Survivor, Ms. Stephanie Ho had the pleasure and privilege of addressing Final Year Physiotherapy students at the Australian Catholic University Campus in North Sydney.

As we have done on those previous occasions, we spoke about our Stroke Stories, our challenges, our insights and learnings that we have gained not only during our inpatient care, but on our continuing journey.

Unlike a normal incident that requires physiotherapy which usually has an end date [ a sprained muscle or damage to a shoulder\}, stroke rehab is by its nature [in my own terms] perpetual.

I am seven years post stroke and Stephanie is 13 years post stroke and we are still undertaking our rehab, although now these curative routines are integrated into our daily lives. See attached slides

This is a key message that we impart to the students each time we have the opportunity.

Stephanie’s story is simply amazing, she demonstrates an unbelievable amount of courage and resilience for someone who had a traumatic medical episode at the age of 22.

An interesting point/coincidence, that was mentioned was both Stephanie and I have a management consulting background.

Full respect to her

Once again, I have to thank Doctor Simone Dorsch, Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy, Co-ordinator of School of Allied Health, Australian Catholic University, North Sydney Campus for this opportunity, which I have come to regard as a “Perk” of being a Stroke Survivor.

The response from the students was, as it always has been, welcoming and respectful.

A truly satisfying and enjoyable morning.

Brian A Beh, Stroke Survivor

Lifelong Member of the Hopalong Cassidy Fan Club

Poet, Philosopher and Child of the Cosmos

Winner "Improving Life After Stroke" Category

Stroke Foundation of Australia 2021 National Awards.