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For Young Stroke Survivors

Access the service as a young stroke survivor

Find out if you are eligible

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Helping with your recovery

In Australia, young people have almost one in four strokes.

They often recover well physically, but they still face challenges that are not always easy to see.

Most stroke services focus on older people.

Because of this, many young adults say they do not get the support they need.

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Am I eligible for the Young Stroke Service?

To join the Young Stroke Service you must:
Have had a stroke
Be aged 18 to 55 years old
Live in Victoria or South Australia

Joining the the Young Stroke Service

Learn about your journey with the Young Stroke Service

Fill out referral form

Ask your health professional to fill out your form. Have them send the completed form back to us.

Call with the Young Stroke Service

One of our team members will call you. They will talk about the service with you and answer any questions you have. They will also book your first appointment.

Intake appointment

You will meet with our clinical therapist. The therapist will ask you about your stroke, your symptoms and any treatment you have had.

Connecting you to services

Our team will talk about how we can help you. After that, we will contact you with your options and connect you to services.

Referral into the Young Stroke Service

As a young stroke survivor, you need a referral from a health professional to access the Young Stroke Service.

The referral will give us information about you, your stroke, and how your health professional thinks we can help you.

How do I get a referral into the Young Stroke Service?

You can get a referral into the Young Stoke Service by talking with a health professional. This might include:

  • 1. Download a referral form below or by contacting the team.
  • 2. Give the referral form to your health professional
  • 3. Ask your health professional to complete the form
  • 4. Return the referral form back to us completed

Who can refer you to the Young Stroke Service?

You must be referred by a health professional. This can be:

  • your GP (doctor)
  • a health professional in the hospital (neurologist or nurse)
  • a health professional you see in the community (physiotherapist or psychologist)

How do I return the referral form to the Young Stroke Service?

There are different ways you can return the form.
Please return the form using one of the ways below:

Email
If you are from Victoria, please send to YoungStrokeAdmin@florey.edu.au
If you are from South Australia, please send to Health.YoungStrokeService@SA.gov.au

Fax
This option is only available to people in Victoria. Please fax to 03 9035 7304.

Health Professional
You can ask your health professional to return the referral to us.

If you are unable to download the form, please contact us on 0427 259 191
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Clicking on the button will download a word document.

Download the referral form