National Stroke Foundation - Australia

National Stroke Week 14-20 September 2009

During National Stroke Week we will launch a new FAST campaign to help people recognise the early warning signs of stroke and we need your help. Would you like to share your story or hold an event and help the people in your community save a life? Find out more

Postgraduate scholarships now available

The National Stroke Foundation and Heart Foundation are offering postgraduate scholarships for research into the prevention, causes, diagnosis, treatment and long term support for stroke. Find out more

Stroke of Art - Faith, Hope, Courage

The National Stroke Foundation will be running a unique and inspirational fundraising event , Stroke of Art. We will be giving anyone touched by stroke the opportunity to write a short
personal message on a postcard, around the theme of Faith,
Hope, and Courage. Find out more

Counterstroke Golf Classic 2009

Are you ready to tee off again to help stop stroke? The fourth Bellarine Peninsula Counterstroke Golf Classic is in September 2009. Entry forms are now available. As usual, golfers may play in one, two or all of the Four-Ball events, either in mixed, women’s or men’s competitions. Find out more.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is Australia's biggest killer. Ask your General Practitioner (GP) to assess your chances of developing CVD within five years and lower the risk. View guidelines and associated publications here and the online CVD risk calculator here . Click below to view the story on Nine News Australia.
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