Join Polio Network Victoria (PNV) as we host the 2025 Polio Day.

Join a powerful conversation between polio survivors and health professionals as they explore the evolving physical impacts of polio over time.

Polio Day 2025 will include a panel of survivors and health professionals as they unpack what’s happening, why it’s happening, and what can be done, offering insights into body changes, pain management and practical solutions.

Through personal stories and clinical expertise, speakers will share experiences with new equipment, therapies and approaches that are making a real difference.

Overview of Program

10am: Registration (including tea, coffee and morning tea)
10.30am: Welcome and Opening
10.45am: Panel Discussion: Why the body is changing and what can help
11.45am: Morning session wrap up
12noon: Lunch
1pm: Safety in the home
1.30pm: Gardening and the benefits of being a green thumb
2pm: A showcase of equipment
2.15pm: Afternoon tea and networking
3pm: Close

A must-attend for anyone navigating post-polio changes or supporting those who are.

Polio Day also provides a chance to connect with other peers and polio survivors, share stories and your own experiences with gadgets - what has worked and what hasn't.