13 young Australians aged 18 to 55 have a stroke every day.
Stroke doesn't just affect older people. For younger survivors, the impacts extend well beyond their physical recovery.
Many will live with the effects for decades. They face disruptions with:
careers and financial stability
parenting and family life
mental health and identity
long-term independence
How you can help
We need your help to keep the YSS going. Young stroke is a growing health problem around the world. Many younger stroke survivors miss out on the support they need.
You can support us in different ways. This could include:
Contact your local Member of Parliament (MP)
Your local MP is a politician. They represent you and your community.
Engage on social media
Support and share posts from the Young Stroke Service channels
Spread the news
Download our printable poster and talk about it in your community.
"Stroke is not going away sadly. It doesn't discriminate between gender, age, ethnicity, anything...
The YSS is a valuable in-between service that is not ever going to not be needed"
Jasmine West
Young Stroke Survivor & YSS Lived Experience Contributor
Email your local MP: Ask them to support young stroke survivors
Send an email to your MP and seek further funding of the Young Stroke Service.
You can use our email tool. It has a message ready for you. Type in your postcode at the top and find your local MP. Simply click the button "send" and your email will be sent to them instantly.
Writing your own email can have a greater impact. Your story and your words can speak up with power for young stroke awareness.
How to make your email more impactful
Say who you are and where you live Start the email with your name and show that you are part of their local community.
Share your story Add your personal story or connection to young stroke. Tell them why this issue is important to you.
For example: You might have had a stroke You care for a young person with a stroke You work with a young stroke survivor
Keep your message clear, short and polite They read a lot of emails like this. A focused and concise message will help cut through the noise.
Attach our factsheet We want to raise awareness about young stroke. We created a fact sheet about young stroke. You can attach this if you send your own email.
Please note that you will not be able to attach this factsheet if you are sending an email via the tool.
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