Younger people (18-65yo)
There are about 142,000 Australians aged 18 to 65 living with the impact of stroke.
Young Stroke is a website created by this community, to connect with people who get it, and be guided to tips and resources
You’re not alone, even though some days it may feel that way. Heaps of young survivors and their families and friends have walked down this road before.
On the Young Stroke website you can hear other people share honest stories and experiences, and get advice about life after stroke, covering:
- Being your own champion
- Fatigue
- Relationships
- Sex and intimacy
- Emotions and trauma
- Aphasia
- Hidden impacts
- Parenting
- Work, study & volunteering.
You can also learn about caring for someone after stroke.
Visit young.strokefoundation.org.au, or find more stories from the young stroke community below.
About 142,000 young people in Australia have had a stroke.
Young people are those between 18 years old and 65 years old.
Young Stroke is a website.
It was created by young people who are affected by stroke.
It helps you connect with people who get it.
It helps you find tips and information.
Some days you might feel like you are alone.
But you are not alone.
Heaps of young people have done the same things.
On the Young Stroke website you can hear stories.
The stories are from other people like you.
On the Young Stroke website you can get advice on life after stroke.
You can learn about:
- Being your own champion
- Fatigue
- Relationships
- Sex and intimacy
- Emotions and trauma
- Aphasia
- Hidden impacts
- Parenting
- Work, study & volunteering.
You can also learn about caring for someone after stroke.
Visit young.strokefoundation.org.au
You can also find more stories below.