Spotlight on Stroke is a free, interactive online event. You can find out more about the stroke research going on here in the Hunter, ask questions, and connect with us and others who care about stroke!
This 2-day event will stream live from Facebook & YouTube. Anyone can join in with the presentation sessions, and ask questions, without registering.
If you want a reminder message sent to your phone or email, please email Rachael at strokeregister@hmri.org.au
How to join in:
At the time of the session you want to join, go online and visit
The Stroke Research Group’s Facebook Page, or
The Stroke Research Group’s YouTube channel.
You don’t need a Facebook or YouTube account to watch.
How to ask questions:
You can
- log into Facebook or YouTube and use the comments section below the video, or,
- send an SMS to the Stroke Research Register - SMS to 0409163988, or
- email strokeregister@hmri.org.au
The Program
Join us for an online morning tea and conversations, hosted by City of Newcastle's Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes, with the team at the Stroke Research Register (Hunter).
Discuss time-and-brain saving treatments for stroke, and research on the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on stroke care in Australia. People living with stroke and their supporters will talk about getting to work again, (re-)building a career after you’ve had a stroke, inclusion and access in the workplace. This session is also supported also by the City of Newcastle, the Stroke Foundation, and the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health.
Friday October 29, 2021
10:00-12:45pm The Lord Mayor’s World Stroke Day Morning Tea.
Accessibility: This session will be interpreted in AUSLAN; closed captions are available by clicking the CC symbol on Facebook or YouTube.
Speakers:
- City of Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes
- Emma Gee (survivor of stroke, author, occupational therapist – on making a career after a stroke)
- Dr Joosup Kim (research fellow Monash University – on the impact COVID has had on stroke care in Australia)
- Melita Guy (Stroke Foundation, survivor of stroke, speech pathologist – on services of the Stroke Foundation and returning to work after stroke)
- Rachael Peak – (Stroke Research Register, scientist, survivor of stroke)
- Dr Carlos Garcia-Esperon (stroke neurologist & Director Hunter Stroke Service) on the NSW Telestroke service
- Adrian O’Malley (Consumer Research Partner, Physical Disabilities Council of NSW, survivor of stroke, horticulturalist & orchid buff)
- John Garbutt (President of Board of Stroke Recovery Association of NSW, survivor of stroke, World Champion sailor)
- Julie Hughes (Newcastle Law School, solicitor)
- Gillian Mason (Manager, Stroke Research Register; Healthcare and disability consumer advocate)
2:30-4:45pm Spotlight on Stroke Research Session 1
Researchers, health professionals, people living with stroke and those who care about them will all get something out of this afternoon research showcase. There will be short talks as well as opportunities to ‘speed-date a researcher’, find a research trial, and chat with a research team.
Key speakers:
Tuesday November 2, 2021
2:00-4:00pm Spotlight on Stroke Support
We’re hosting local stroke support organisations and associations. Hear from them about their services and how you can join a stroke club.
Key speakers:
- Emma Beesley, Maitland Aphasia Group
- Michelle Sharkey, Stroke Recovery Association of NSW
- Adrian O’Malley, The Physical Disability Council of NSW
- Kesley Skippen, Headstart Acquired Brain Injury Services
5:30-7pm Spotlight on Stroke Research Session 2
Researchers, health professionals, people living with stroke and those who care about them will all get something out of this afternoon research showcase. There will be short talks as well as opportunities to ‘speed-date a researcher’, find a research trial, and chat with a research team.
Key speakers: