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We are a support group of stroke survivors and their carers based in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia.

Stroke, or brain attack, is the third most common cause of death in Australia. According to National Stroke Foundation statistics, stroke affects 53,000 Australians each year. It is caused by either a blockage in the blood vessels to the brain, or a burst blood vessel causing bleeding inside the brain.

Stroke can occur at any age, and survivors and their families may feel isolated by their physical, mental and social disabilities. We aim to provide support to stroke survivors and their carers in the Boroondara area.

What's new at the BSSG
Date Events and Items of Interest to Strokees
7 Oct 2010 Dr. Norman Doidge, the author of the book "The Brain that Changes Itself" was interviewed at the recent Brisbane Writers Festival. The interview can be seen on the ABC TV programme Big Ideas by clicking on this link, and then the 'Watch full clip' link on the left hand side of the page. The story of Sarah Gapp mentioned by Doidge can be read here. It is very well worth watching. Go brain!! Thanks to Evan for alerting me to that interview.
6 Oct 2010 I have compiled a list of some of the books on stroke recovery and rehabilitation which are currently available. You may like to check the list here. And if you know of any other books which could go on this list, please call Paul Fullerton on (03) 9836-1031.
3 Oct 2010 The NSF have published a new newsletter called StrokeConnections. The Spring 2010 edition of this informative newsletter can be downloaded by clicking this link or visiting the NSF website. You may also like to go here to download other NSF newsletters.
28 Sep 2010 Neuroscience Research Australia has received funding for a project to use the NBN to deliver stroke rehabilitation programs based on the Nintendo Wii gaming console. Read about this exciting project in Issue 40 of the NeuRA newsletter called Brainworks.
13 Sep 2010 There was a joint launch of the BSSG's ... living with stroke ... photographic exhibition and the Central Victorian Stroke Support Group (or CVSSG) Services Guide at the St John of God Hospital in Bendigo.
13 Sep 2010 The NSF released two new stroke prevention initatives to reinforce the FAST message at the recent launch of Stroke Week. There is a new Signs of Stroke website and an iPhone app which can be loaded onto an iPhone or iPad.
6 Sep 2010 Dr. Norman Doidge, the author of the book "The Brain that Changes Itself" gave an interview with John Faine last week on the ABC. Click here if you want to download and listen to that interview.
6 Sep 2010 The September 2010 edition of the BSSG Newsletter has been published and can be downloaded by clicking this link. Previous BSSG Newsletters can be found here.
1-3 Sep 2010 The BSSG's ... living with stroke ... photographic exhibition was on display at the Stroke Society of Australasia's Annual Scientific Conference in the Sofitel Melbourne Hotel.
1 Sep 2010 A new BrainStorm section has been added to our website which will, over time, explore issues relating the brain, how it is affected by stroke, and how it recovers from the effects of stroke.
28 March 2010 The National Stroke Foundation have developed a new online program for stroke survivors & carers! There is more information about StrokeConnect here, and instructions about how to register here. So help us enhance stroke support by registering today. And bookmark this website for quick access in the future.

This website lists contact details for our meetings and programs and details of other organizations supporting stroke care and research.

Feel free to contact us and join in.

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