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At the Young Stroke Service we help young adults aged 18 to 55 who have had a stroke.
We are in Victoria and South Australia and hope to be in more parts of Australia soon.
You can call us over the phone or visit us at our clinic.
We know a lot about stroke in young people, but there is still more to learn.
Unfortunately, doctors often misdiagnose strokes in people aged 18 to 55. Young stroke survivors say health services do not always cater to their needs.
The Young Stroke Service connects stroke survivors, their families, clinicians and researchers.
More research will help us understand the cause and lifelong effects of stroke. This research can then help improve health services.
At the Young Stroke Service, we always look for ways to improve what we do.
We get advice from young people with stroke, their supporters, clinicans, researchers, and stroke advocates.
We thank and recognise our project partners who have lived experience of a stroke.
We also recognise those caring for someone with a stroke.
We value their courage and honesty in sharing their stories. Their unique insights have been vital in shaping our service.
Their help makes sure our service meets the needs of young stroke survivors.
