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End of service Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions about the end of the Young Stroke Service (YSS).
When will the YSS end?

The YSS will end in December 2026.

Why is the YSS ending?

The YSS is a pilot (short-term) service funded by a research grant. The goal of this pilot was to set up and test a new health service for young stroke survivors.

We have funding from 2022 to the end of 2026. This means that YSS will finish when our funding ends in December 2026.

Is there a way for the service to continue?

We are working with key partners to explore our options to continue in Victoria and South Australia.

We will share updates when we can via our website or social media. If you are part of the YSS, we will let you know directly.

If you want to keep helping improve care for other young stroke survivors, you can get involved in advocacy.
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To get involved you can reach out to our partner, the Stroke Foundation. They can help you if you want to:

  • Help speak up for the needs of young stroke survviors
  • Voice your support for the YSS
  • Share your story as a young stroke survivor

Email advocacy@strokefoundation.com.au or visit the Stroke Foundation's Advocate with us webpage. Clicking on the button will open a new website in your browser.  

I am not registered into the service. Can I still be referred to YSS?

Yes, you can still be referred to the YSS.

Victoria
New referrals to join the YSS will close after June 2026 in Victoria.

South Australia
New referrals to join the YSS will close after December 2026 in South Australia.

Reduced access to services
The YSS will run until the end of 2026. However, new referrals for some services will close early.  This means you may not be able to access some services.

Once you are referred or on a waitlist for a YSS service, we will aim to contact you for an appointment.  If we are unable to offer an appointment, we will look at other options with you.

For more information:

I am already registered into the service. Who can I contact about my care?

If you are a young stroke survivor already part of the YSS, you will have gotten a letter about this news. This letter has information about referrals for people who are part of YSS.

Please let us know if you:

  • have not received this letter, or
  • would like another copy

You can go to our Contact Us page to talk to our team about your options.

I am a health professional. When will you stop taking referrals?

Please continue to refer eligible young stroke survivors.
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Referral deadlines
For Victorian young stroke survivors, we will accept referrals until June 2026
For South Australian young stroke survivors, we will accept referrals until December 2026

Reduced access to services
All services will run until December 2026. However, some YSS services will stop taking new referrals earlier. This means young stroke survivors will not have access to all services when they join the YSS.

For more information:

Where can I go after the YSS ends?

If you need more help after December 2026, you can talk about your options with:

  • The YSS team before December 2026
  • Your GP, or another healthcare professional

Download our factsheets below for more information. This includes other ways to get support after December 2026.

Can I still use the digital platform?

You will not be able to use the YSS digital platform after December 2026.
Open the YSS Digital Platform in a new tab.

End of Service Factsheets

Download our End of Service factsheets below.

Download Attachment

End of Service factsheet for new referrals in Victoria (PDF 1.34 MB)

For young stroke survivors in Victoria

Who is this factsheet for?

  • Young stroke survivors in Victoria who are not yet part of the YSS
  • Health professionals who want to refer a young stroke survivor in Victoria into the YSS

You will find information on:

  • Final dates you can referred into a YSS service after intake
  • Where to get support after YSS ends

Download Attachment

End of Service factsheet for referrals in South Austraila (PDF 789 KB)

For young stroke survivors in South Australia

Who is this factsheet for?

  • Young stroke survivors in South Australia who are part of or want to join the YSS
  • Health professionals who want to refer a young stroke survivor in South Australia into the YSS

You will find information on:

  • Final dates you can referred into a YSS service after intake
  • Where to get support after YSS ends

Download Attachment

End of Service factsheet for neuropsychological support (PDF 757 KB)

For young stroke survivors who need neuropsychological support

Who is this factsheet for?

  • Young stroke survivors or health professionals who want to find neuropsychological support after stroke

You will find information on:

  • Other ways to get neuropsycholgical support after stroke in the community