Lord Mayor's World Stroke Day Morning Tea 2024

Lord Mayor’s World Stroke Day Morning Tea 2024

Join the Lord Mayor Dr Ross Kerridge's at the 2024 World Stroke Day Morning Tea

This year's World Stroke Day Morning Tea will feature a number of talented local researchers from the Hunter Medical Research Institute Heart and Stroke Research Program.

You'll hear about new developments in stroke research and some practical information on this year's World Stroke Day theme, Be #GreaterThan Stroke. There will also be an opportunity to chat with researchers in small group discussions and share personal experiences.

We’ll cover:

How to know someone's having a stroke and what you can do
What it’s like living with stroke and how you can be #GreaterThanStroke
What HMRI is doing to support people after stroke and also prevent and treat stroke to minimise impact
How iREBOUND can help you be #GreaterThanStroke

10:00am

Event starts. Enjoy morning tea and mingle! Optional blood pressure checks.

10:30am

Welcome and presentations

11:30am

Morning tea and mingle

12:00pm

Event ends

Date

October 28, 2024

10:00am - 12:00pm

Cost

Free

Location

Newcastle Museum Theatrette

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.

Get your free tickets today

If you are a stroke survivor, carer, or just want to learn more about how you can minimise your risk of stroke, we invite you to join us for this free community event.