The National Stroke Foundation (NSF) has developed a blood pressure (BP) program to raise awareness about high BP and stroke in the community. The program called Know your numbers aims to deliver a prevention message about the importance of having regular BP checks and for people to understand the consequences of high BP.

In October 2007 the first phase of Know your numbers was piloted in Victoria. Through partnerships with The Pharmacy Guild Australia and Rotary, BP checking stations were set up in various community locations including pharmacies and shopping centres. Pressure stations provided an opportunity for people to stop and check their BP.

In 2008, Know your numbers was further rolled out in South-East Queensland and involved participation from The Pharmacy Guild (Victoria and Queensland), Rotary and YMCA to provide free BP checks. Know your numbers was officially launched by the Hon. Stephen Robertson MP Queensland Minister for Health in Brisbane. 

Know your numbers 18 - 24 May

In May 2009, over 500 pressure stations in Victoria and Queensland participated in Know your numbers in various public locations including Pharmacy, YMCA branches, Rotary Clubs, Community Health Centres and Hospitals. 

The annual (week long) campaign was a huge success in raising awareness about blood pressure and promoting the importance of regular BP checks.
We would like to thank all pressure stations who participated and gave their time to this importance awareness program.

View 2009 Know your numbers photo album.

Permanent pressure stations

There are now over 160 Queensland Pharmacies who offer BP checks throughout the year.  To find your nearest Know your numbers pressure station please scroll under the map of Australia (right).

If you are interested in running a Know your numbers pressure station, please click on either  Queensland   OR   Victoria

If you have any questions about the Know your numbers program or would like more information, please call 03 9670 1000 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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