The Young Stroke Service is in Victoria and South Australia.
We also use telehealth to connect with young stroke survivors. You must still live in Victoria and South Australia to access telehealth.
To check where a service is available, click on the different tabs.
The Young Stroke Service will end in December 2026. All services will continue to run until December 2026. However, we will stop taking new referrals for some services earlier. This means some services may not be available for you to be referred into.
We are no longer accepting new referrals in Victoria. For those that are on the waitlist to join the service, the following YSS services may be available.
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A neurologist is a doctor who treats the brain and the nervous system.
They will find out what caused the stroke and help manage any issues. They also work with other doctors and health experts to make a recovery plan.
This is a limited service to assess your progress and give advice.
This is not a service for ongoing therapy.
In-person and telehealth options are available.
Our physician may see a person as part of their first appointment with the Young Stroke Service.
They may also see people as part of our Return to Work Clinic if needed.
Our social worker will help connect you with services that may be needed after a stroke.
They can help with finances, housing, and accessing support. This support could be the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) or other government services. They also help with counselling.
Stroke survivors can meet with the stroke nurse when they begin with the service.
They give education about stroke and stroke prevention.
This service helps people who want to return to driving or work.
Information to help with managing fatigue, memory and thinking can also be provided.
