Lord Mayor's World Stroke Day Morning Tea
2026 Lord Mayor's World Stroke Day Morning Tea
The Lord Mayor's World Stroke Day Morning Tea brings our community together each year to hear the latest research from HMRI's Brain Health Research program, to listen to people share their lived experience, and to recognise the local services, including Headstart ABI Services that support recovery, sometimes for a lifetime.
This year's theme for World Stoke Day is #ActFAST - every minute counts. Your action today could change a life tomorrow. Time isn’t just brain. It’s someone you love.
Two in every three stroke survivors experience long-term complications or disabilities.
Fast action on stroke can dramatically reduce the amount of damage caused.
This increases the chances of a near or full recovery.
Fast action doesn’t just save lives – it helps people live their best life.
Newcastle is home to researchers whose work is improving prevention, treatment and recovery, and to survivors, families and carers whose advocacy shapes how we respond. This morning tea is a wonderful opportunity to learn, and share, and care about the lives of people affected by stroke.
Tickets are free but strictly limited.
Date
Thursday 29 October 2026
10.00am - 12.00pm - tea and coffee will be provided
Location
Newcastle Museum - McIntyre Theatrette, 6 Workshop Way, Newcastle
Access & Parking
Wheelchair accessible. The closest car park is the Wright Lane car park. The Civic light rail stop is a short walk from the museum.
Lineup
Blood pressure testing on arrival
High blood pressure is a leading cause of stroke so know your numbers! It only takes a moment.
Welcome and Introductions
MC Carol Duncan OAM
Councillor Gavin Morris
Lord Mayor of the City of Newcastle
Professor Brett Graham
Director of the Hunter Medical Research Institute’s Brain Health Research Program
Overview of the latest stroke research
Professor Neil Spratt - Head, Translational Stroke Lab, University of Newcastle, Senior Staff Specialist, HNELHD
Preclinical stroke research
Dr Daniel Beard -Senior Lecturer at the University of Newcastle and Group Leader of the Neurovascular Research Laboratory
Clinical stroke research
Dr Dawn Simpson - Physiotherapist and mid-career researcher with the University of Newcastle
Headstart ABI Services
Alicia Richardson - Interim CEO and Operations Manager
Headstart ABI Services Community Education Team Speakers
Gabbi and Kimberley
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