We have done much research into Self Management Programs and their use in helping stroke survivors get their lives back on track after stroke.   This research has shown wonderful outcomes so far and is now being rolled out in communities across the greater Melbourne area.

A Stroke Educator co-facilitates the program (a health professional) with an experienced stroke survivor or carer from the local community. Volunteers are given a free, three day training workshop prior to the commencement of their program.

The program is two and a half hours over eight weeks and covers topics such as:

1.    Introduction to the Stroke Self Management Program.
2.    Sharing the stroke journey.
3.    How does stroke make you feel?
4.    Attitudes to stroke recovery.
5.    Moving towards a healthy lifestyle: leisure activities, social support and financial matters.
6.    Moving towards a healthy lifestyle: working with health professionals.
7.    Moving towards a healthy lifestyle: learning to be stroke safe for life.
8.    “Where to from here?”

To find out more information about being a volunteer click here .

To find out more inormation about being a participant, please contact Sally Hoffman on (03) 9670 1000 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it