StrokeLine 📞1800 787 653
We can answer your questions and connect you with services.
❌ StrokeLine will be closed on Thursday October 15th and Friday October 16th 2026.
❌ StrokeLine will open Monday October 19th at 9am.
If you require immediate assistance or think you or someone you know is having a stroke call 000 (triple zero) immediately.
Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for crisis support. Call Lifeline on 13 11 14
Emergency Help
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If you or someone else might be having a stroke, call 000 right away.
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Need to talk to someone? Call Lifeline any time: 13 11 14.
StrokeLine – Help and Advice
StrokeLine is run by Stroke Foundation in Australia.
StrokeLine staff are nurses and allied health professionals.
StrokeLine can help with:
- Preventing stroke
- Treatment
- Recovery
- We can also help with information, support and resources for carers and family members.
📞 Call StrokeLine: 1800 787 653
📧 Email: strokeline@strokefoundation.org.au
🕘 Open Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm (AEDT/AEST)
❌ Closed on National and Victorian public holidays
Calling Outside Hours?
If StrokeLine is closed, or the phone lines are busy, leave a message with:
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Your name
- Your phone number
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The state you are calling from
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A short reason for your call.
They will call you back as soon as they can.
Need an Interpreter?
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Call 13 14 50 (Telephone Interpreting Service)
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Say your language
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Ask the interpreter to call StrokeLine: 1800 787 653
🌈 Everyone Is Welcome
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StrokeLine welcomes everyone.
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Your background or story does not matter.
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You will be treated with respect and kindness.