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Impact of a stroke on a young father

When Aden experienced his stroke, he had no idea what a stroke was. At just 39 years old, he was a young father to six-year-old twins and the main breadwinner for his household.

9 News: Vital service under threat

9 News Melbourne feature highlighted Michelle’s stroke recovery journey and insights from Professor Vincent Thijs on the upcoming end of the Young Stroke Service.

Stroke risk rising in younger Australians, experts say

Professor Vincent Thijs spoke to ABC Gold Coast on the increasing incidence of strokes in young people.

Key milestone in supporting young stroke survivors

The Young Stroke Service has launched a new digital platform to empower young stroke survivors.

Shaping the future of young stroke services with Dr Karen Borschmann

Dr Karen Borschmann speaks on the PhysioPod+ podcast on young stroke survivors and their unique needs.

Brooke Parsons: From stroke survivor to advocate

YSS Consumer Consultant, Brooke Parsons, shares her story on 'Recovery After Stroke' podcast with Bill Gasiamis.

Associate Professor Dana Wong on HealthEd Podcast

Listen to Associate Professor Dana Wong from La Trobe University discussing the invisible difficulties faced by young adults with stroke.

Redefining resilience: Co-designing a service for young stroke survivors

Brianna Magdalani had a stroke when she was 29 years old and 17 weeks pregnant with her first child.

Young Stroke Service showcased at first major conference

The YSS team promoted the service for at the Stroke 2023 Conference.

New digital health services launches for young stroke survivors

The Florey will today launch Australia’s first health service for young people with stroke in Victoria.

The Young Stroke Service with Professor Julie Bernhardt

Professor Julie Bernhardt talks about the Young Stroke Service on The Brain Game Changes podcast with Melissa Gough.