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.
This assessment looks at skills like memory, attention and problem solving and gives you advice for managing problems.
This service helps people get back to work, study or volunteering after a stroke.
This service provides advice on returning to driving.
A Specialist Occupational Therapy Driving Assessment can be completed if recommended by VicRoads.
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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 service provides information about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). We also can give you information about the NDIS application process.
We do not complete Functional Capacity Assessments.
This is a limited service to assess your progress and give advice.
This is not a service for ongoing therapy.
This assessment looks at skills like memory, attention and problem solving and gives you advice for managing problems.
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.
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.
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.
A neuropsychology assessment looks at your thinking skills like memory, attention and problem solving and gives you recommendations for managing difficulties.
This service helps people get back to work, study or volunteering after a stroke.
In South Australia, return to work or driving is available via Occupational Therapy.
This service provides information about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). We also can give you information about the NDIS application process.
We do not complete Functional Capacity Assessments.
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, such as 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.
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.
