Australian Aphasia Association

23/08/2026

It’s speech pathology week! Thank you to all the speech pathologists who follow this page. Tell us where you are.

21/08/2026

Calling South Australian speech pathologists.

SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS NEEDED FOR SURVEY!

Aphasia SA is seeking speech pathologists based in South Australia who currently work with people with aphasia to take part in a short survey.

This survey will help gain insight into speech pathologists' awareness of Aphasia SA's Talkback groups.

Responses will inform a report that will be prepared for Aphasia SA by a group of Adelaide University speech pathology students.

The survey contains 16 questions and should take approximately 5 minutes to complete. Responses are anonymous.

To complete the survey, please click the link below:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=QN_Ns1SWJkqGoXecUfacSCZfsw4emOxFs9A8kgngX7tUOUYwSllaRzBJUEs1N09WNkE1TVBRMUs4Sy4u

20/08/2026

The ‘Lord of Language’ himself, Emeritus Professor Roly Sussex has agreed to speak at our Brisbane Long Lunch for Aphasia on Friday 20th November.

Mark it in your diary or get your tickets now at https://events.humanitix.com/australian-aphasia-association-long-lunch-for-aphasia-brisbane-2026

19/08/2026

If you are concerned that you have been hacked like Brenda, ID Care https://www.idcare.org can help.

ALERT from Brenda: “I want to share something that happened to me because I think it’s important for our stroke community to know.
After my strokes, I’ve found some of the hidden impacts can make me feel overwhelmed and vulnerable, especially when using technology and being online. Recently, I clicked on a link when I wasn’t feeling my strongest, and my computer was compromised.

It really rattled me. I wasn’t sure where to turn until a colleague suggested I contact iDCare.

I can’t say enough about how wonderful they have been. They talked me through checking my laptop and phone for malware and helped me understand what I needed to do next. I explained that I have a disability, and they were incredibly patient and understanding. I felt comfortable and supported throughout.

I was also referred to the Wellbeing Team, who will support me as I work through the shock of being hacked. The whole process has been a game changer for me. I wasn’t left to deal with the damage control on my own - and honestly, I’m not sure I could have done it by myself.

I’ve since realised that many people don’t know about this Australian Government-supported initiative or the support IDCARE provides.

That’s why I’m sharing my experience. If you’re feeling vulnerable after stroke, please know you’re not alone - and there are people who can help.

Find out more about: https://www.idcare.org/ “

18/08/2026

Are you a AAA member?
Has your membership expired?

Click the link in the comments below to join us!

12/08/2026

Younger people with aphasia after stroke may wish to get involved in this.

People often think recovery ends when you leave hospital. But for many young stroke survivors, that's when a whole new journey begins.

The invisible challenges; fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, grief, changes in relationships, and finding your place again - can be some of the hardest parts of recovery.

You don't have to face them alone.

Researchers at La Trobe University have co-designed Talking Heads with young stroke survivors - a collection of resources to support mental wellbeing, build coping strategies and help people adjust to life after stroke.

Now they would love your feedback.

If you're a young stroke survivor, you can help evaluate the resources and share what works, what doesn't, and what could make them even more meaningful for others navigating life after stroke.

If you had a stroke between the ages of 18–45, and live in Australia, find out how to take part: https://strokefoundation.org.au/what-we-do/research/research-projects/talking-heads-study-for-young-adults-rebuilding-life-after-stroke

Because the best support is created with the people it's designed for.


With support from the Tim Glendinning Memorial Fund for Young Adult Stroke, Dana and her team co-designed Talking Heads, a new program to support young adults after stroke. The program is now being trialled and evaluated.
(Grant: 2024 Tim Glendinning Memorial Fund for Young Adult Stroke Grant (proudly supported by Tradeweb)

08/08/2026

Vanessa has started a new aphasia coffee group in the Ipswich region of Queensland. Come along if you live near.

https://www.facebook.com/share/19DYcEPtXn/?mibextid=wwXIfr

A welcoming space for people living with aphasia & other conditions making communication challenging

07/08/2026

Great personal story about Roberta and her aphasia this National Stroke Week. Thank you Stroke Foundation

04/08/2026

Today, during in Australia, the AAA celebrates . This is another opportunity to spread the word about . This year we are launching our new Aphasia phone lock screen, available on our website: https://aphasia.org.au/
This tells other people that you have aphasia and how they can support your communication.
Our Board member Scott Harding explains how to get this in the video below. We hope you find it useful!

04/08/2026

It’s Stroke Awareness Week. Do you and those around you know the FAST symptoms of stroke?