StrokeSafe Talks by Bankstown Stroke Support Group
Event description
Bankstown Stroke Support Group, The Stroke Foundation and Canterbury Bankstown Council invite you to a series of StrokeSafe talks to learn about the most common signs of Stroke (F.A.S.T), and how to reduce your risk of having a stroke.
Come along, bring a friend, to learn about the most common signs of Stroke (F.A.S.T) and how to reduce your risk of having a stroke.
You may be able to save a life of a loved one, work colleague, friend or a member of the community in distress.
In Australia, a stroke occurs every 19 minutes. It is non discriminatory in age groups, for example; babies can also have strokes. Although, age does increase your risk. However, 80% of strokes are preventable with a few reasonably minor life style changes.
These StrokeSafe talks will emphasise the most common stroke symptoms, will explain the two types of stroke and also educate on the life style changes you can make to reduce your risk.
The talks will be delivered by lived experience stroke survivors. They are willing to share their experiences and answer any non medical specific questions. They love questions!
Reaction time is critical and you can reduce and limit the physical deficiencies often seen after stroke by calling 000.
Please refer to details below:
| When | Time | Venue |
| Monday 8 Aug | 10.30am-11.30am | Lakemba Library - Study Room |
| Monday 8 Aug | 2.00pm-3.30pm | Campsie Library - Event room |
| Wed 10 Aug | 1.00pm-2.30pm | Riverwood Library - Reading area |
| Thur 11 Aug | 9.30am-11.00pm | Bankstown Library - Lansdowne room 1 & 2 |
| Thurs 11 Aug | 1.00pm-2.30pm | Padstow Library - Children's area |
Please note, there are different dates, times and venues, for more information please refer to table above or contact Sandra on 9707 9464 .
Registration is for catering purposes.
COVID-19 safe practices will be followed.