National Stroke Foundation - Australia

Know your numbers

17 - 23 May 2010

The National Stroke Foundation (NSF) has developed a blood pressure (BP) program to raise awareness about high BP and stroke in the community. 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 2007 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. 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.

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

View 2009 Know your numbers photo album.

QLD permanent pressure stations

There are now over 200 Queensland Pharmacies who offer BP checks throughout the year. To find your nearest Know your numbers pressure station please click on 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 are a health professional and would like to order a ‘sample pressure pack’ (for yourself or for GP centres within your GP Division), please click here to download a health professional order form.

If you would like more information about Know your numbers please email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 1300 122 268.