The Australian Stroke Coalition was established by the National Stroke Foundation and Stroke Society of Australasia on 11 July, 2008. The Coalition brings together representatives from groups and organisations working in the stroke field, such as clinical networks and professional associations/colleges. This group will work together to tackle agreed priorities to improve stroke care, reduce duplication amongst groups and strengthen the voice for stroke care at a national and state level.

Our Aims

The ASC provides a critical communication link between relevant organisations and their members regarding stroke care in Australia.

We aim:

•    To develop a communication strategy to link ongoing and new stroke initiatives at a state and national level.
•    To improve the delivery of clinical care across the entire stroke care continuum.
•    To develop a set of national priorities for stroke care based on gaps identified in the national audit and other data sources.
•    To determine a coordinated strategy by which to improve these priority areas.
•    To promote the activities of the coalition through its members and other avenues.
 
We have identified 6 priority areas:

1.    Acute stroke including TIA, thrombolysis and stroke unit care
2.    Rehabilitation
3.    Community (previously Long-term recovery and support)
4.    Workforce, training and professional development
5.    Data
6.    E-health.

There are working groups  for Rehabilitation, Community, and Workforce, training and development. We intend to establish short-term project teams to address the remaining priorities.