Australian Aphasia Association

03/06/2026

Does this happen to you?

02/06/2026

Aphasia in poetry.

Here is one of Farzana Marie’s poems from her website. https://www.farzanamarie.com

NO

for Rachel Owen

Rach traveled to my parents’ home,
Chandler, Arizona,
one month after my stroke,
on my birthday, I am 32.
It’s autumn and hot.

She redeployed home.
She was afraid that
her dear friend, me,
had changed,
no longer the same.
She was worried.

I open the door to greet,
my dearest friend.

Embrace.
Lock eyes.

Nearly speechless.
I have just a few words:
“Camel.” “Hi.” “No.”
Maybe “Yes.”

Rach doesn’t worry
ever.
But today she is worried.

It’s getting dark.

I want to go to the park.

I am determined to go to the park.
But how do I say it?

I can't say
park

I can't say
Frisbee

“No,” is my park.

“No,” is my Frisbee.

“No,” is my go:

I march to the park.

Rach smiles.

Still here.
My friend,
still here.

Rach understands my no.

https://www.farzanamarie.com

Farzana Marie is a poet, writer, and artist healing from the effect of a stroke, including aphasia (loss of communication, NOT intellect).

02/06/2026

How to make written information accessible for those with aphasia.

02/06/2026

around Melbourne over the years! 🇦🇺

02/06/2026

If you live near Ipswich, Queensland , there is a new aphasia group at South Ripley on the first Thursday of the month at 10am. Put July 2 in your diary.

02/06/2026

It’s June, it’s , which means it’s time for . Are you joining in this year?

01/06/2026

Vanessa, Kerry and Naomi are starting a new aphasia coffee group at Ripley near Ipswich, Queensland.

The first one will be on Thursday 2nd July at 10am. Put it in your diary if you live in the area. Further information soon.

30/05/2026

Speak Up for Aphasia aims to unite the international aphasia community towards a huge awareness campaign in June, 2027.

The campaign will be

✅ Coordinated
✅ Have one consistent message
✅ Be driven by people with aphasia
✅ Across all media
✅ In different languages
✅ And evaluated for reach and impact.

We know you want people to know about aphasia, so join us.

29/05/2026

Emma Beesley talks about her frustration with aphasia and how she wants everyone to know about aphasia.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Eh5yyn8mi/?mibextid=wwXIfr