Policy and advocacy
At the Stroke Foundation, we are dedicated to bringing about positive change to the lives of all people in Australia affected by stroke.
Drawing on evidence from researchers and the experiences of people directly impacted by stroke, we look to influence public and political opinion and policy.
Creating system wide change to help prevent stroke, improving the standard of stroke care in hospitals and ensuring better care and quality of life for people after stroke are central to our policy and advocacy efforts.
Position Statements
As the leading voice for Stroke in Australia, the Stroke Foundation has developed a series of position statements, both independently and in partnership with our alliance partners that explain our views on a number of issues relevant to stroke.
E-cigarettes
The Stroke Foundation does not support the use of e-cigarettes, nor does it condone their use in public spaces. There is yet to be international acceptance of e-cigarettes as a quitting aid, nor is there substantial proof they have no adverse effects on the smoker or those in the immediate vicinity.
Nutrition Labelling on Restaurant menus
As a member of the Australian Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance (ACDPA) the Stroke Foundation supports the provision of nutrition labelling on menus at fast food and snack food chain outlets as a key element of a comprehensive obesity prevention strategy.
Nutrition Labelling on Restaurant menus - Position statement (pdf)
Alcohol supply position statement
Alcohol consumption is a major cause of harm in Australia and is an important risk factor for a range of chronic diseases. As a member of the Australian Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance (ACDPA), the Stroke Foundation supports this overview of evidence concerning alcohol supply.
Alcohol and Chronic disease prevention
As a member of the Australian Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance (ACDPA) the Stroke Foundation supports this overview of evidence concerning alcohol use and chronic disease risk.
Alcohol and Chronic disease prevention - Position statement (pdf)
Alcohol pricing and taxation
As a member of the Australian Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance (ACDPA) the Stroke Foundation supports this statement concerning alcohol and taxation.
Alcohol pricing and taxation - Position statement (pdf)
Marketing and promotion of alcohol - position statement
As a member of the Australian Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance (ACDPA) the Stroke Foundation supports this statement concerning the need for regulation on alcohol advertising.
Marketing and promotion of alcohol - Position statement (pdf)
Health information and warning labels on alcohol
As a member of the Australian Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance (ACDPA) the Stroke Foundation supports this statement concerning stronger labelling on alcohol.
Health information and warning labels on alcohol - Position statement (pdf)
Australian Obesity Prevention Consensus
Partner Reports
Policy submissions
The Stroke Foundation aims to influence and impact the policies of federal, state and territory governments to ensure they consider the needs of stroke survivors, their family members and carers, and where possible, look to reduce the risk factors for stroke.
The Stroke Foundation’s recent submissions to policy consultation processes include:
- Stroke Foundation Response to RACGP Update of Guidelines for Preventive Activities in General Practice
- Stroke Foundation Submission to TGA Consultation on Amendments to the Poison Standard Nicotine
- Federal Pre-Budget Submission 2020-21
- ACT Pre-Budget Submission 2020-21
- Queensland Pre-Budget Submission 2020-21
- South Australia Pre-Budget Submission 2020-21
- Tasmania Pre-Budget Submission 2020-21
- Western Australia Pre-Budget Submission 2020-21
- Stroke Foundation Response to RACGP Update of Guidelines for Preventive Activities in General Practice
- Stroke Foundation Submission to TGA Consultation on Amendments to the Poison Standard Nicotine
- Federal Pre-Budget Submission 2020-21
- ACT Pre-Budget Submission 2020-21
- Queensland Pre-Budget Submission 2020-21
- South Australia Pre-Budget Submission 2020-21
- Tasmania Pre-Budget Submission 2020-21
- Western Australia Pre-Budget Submission 2020-21
- Victorian Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance Priorities
- VIC State Election Platform 2018
- Stroke Foundation Pre Budget submission 2018-2019
- SA Election Platform 2018
- TAS Election Platform 2018
- Senate Economics References Committee Inquiry into Regional Inequality in Australia
- Australian Government Regional Telecommunications Review 2018
- Victorian Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance Priorities
- VIC State Election Platform 2018
- Stroke Foundation Pre Budget submission 2018-2019
- SA Election Platform 2018
- TAS Election Platform 2018
- Senate Economics References Committee Inquiry into Regional Inequality in Australia
- Australian Government Regional Telecommunications Review 2018
- A fair go for stroke: Queensland Election Platform 2017
- Federal Budget submission 2017/18
- Review of Australia’s health system performance information and reporting frameworks
- Submission to the Healthy Futures Commission Queensland Bill 2017
- Victorian Coroners Prevention Unit submission
- Hearts and Minds Joint Stroke Foundation/heart Foundation budget submission
- Energy labelling of alcoholic beverages targeted stakeholder consultation
- Consultation on the five-year review of the Health Star Rating system
- Government of Western Australia Sustainable Health Review
- A fair go for stroke: Queensland Election Platform 2017
- Federal Budget submission 2017/18
- Review of Australia’s health system performance information and reporting frameworks
- Submission to the Healthy Futures Commission Queensland Bill 2017
- Victorian Coroners Prevention Unit submission
- Hearts and Minds Joint Stroke Foundation/heart Foundation budget submission
- Energy labelling of alcoholic beverages targeted stakeholder consultation
- Consultation on the five-year review of the Health Star Rating system
- Government of Western Australia Sustainable Health Review
- Tasmanian Five Year Strategic Plan Consultation
- Review of Hospital Safety and Quality Assurance in Victoria
- Consultation for the development of the Australian Medical Research and Innovation Strategy and related Priorities
- Designing the new integrated carer support service – Australian Government Department of Social Services
- Review of the National Disability Advocacy Program (NDAP)
- Developing a health workforce strategy for Queensland
- Review of Pharmacy Remuneration and Regulation
- Practice Incentives Program redesign consultation
- Delivering an integrated carer support service – Federal Department of Social Services
- Tasmanian Five Year Strategic Plan Consultation
- Review of Hospital Safety and Quality Assurance in Victoria
- Consultation for the development of the Australian Medical Research and Innovation Strategy and related Priorities
- Designing the new integrated carer support service – Australian Government Department of Social Services
- Review of the National Disability Advocacy Program (NDAP)
- Developing a health workforce strategy for Queensland
- Review of Pharmacy Remuneration and Regulation
- Practice Incentives Program redesign consultation
- Delivering an integrated carer support service – Federal Department of Social Services
- Senate Select Committee on Health – inquiry into health policy, administration and expenditure
- Tasmanian Department of Health – Delivering Safe and sustainable clinical services
- Tasmanian Department of Health – Joint select Committee on preventative health care
- South Australia: Delivering Transforming Health Proposals paper
- NDIS assistive technology submission
- QLD Inquiry into Personal Health Promotion Interventions Using Telephone and Web-based Technologies
- TAS Inquiry into the Public Health Amendment (Tobacco free generation) Bill 2014
- Evidence review of thrombolysis for acute ischaemic stroke
- Inquiry into Chronic Disease Prevention and Management in Primary Health Care
- Tobacco and Other Smoking Products (Extension of Smoking Bans) amendment Bill (QLD)
- Wine Equalisation Tax
- QLD Fast Choices Kilojoule Labelling Consultation Discussion Paper
- Parliamentary enquiry into improving and sustaining health and wellbeing in Queensland
- National alcohol strategy
- Federal budget submission 2016/17
- Review of the Performance and Accountability Framework indicators
- Senate Select Committee on Health – inquiry into health policy, administration and expenditure
- Tasmanian Department of Health – Delivering Safe and sustainable clinical services
- Tasmanian Department of Health – Joint select Committee on preventative health care
- South Australia: Delivering Transforming Health Proposals paper
- NDIS assistive technology submission
- QLD Inquiry into Personal Health Promotion Interventions Using Telephone and Web-based Technologies
- TAS Inquiry into the Public Health Amendment (Tobacco free generation) Bill 2014
- Evidence review of thrombolysis for acute ischaemic stroke
- Inquiry into Chronic Disease Prevention and Management in Primary Health Care
- Tobacco and Other Smoking Products (Extension of Smoking Bans) amendment Bill (QLD)
- Wine Equalisation Tax
- QLD Fast Choices Kilojoule Labelling Consultation Discussion Paper
- Parliamentary enquiry into improving and sustaining health and wellbeing in Queensland
- National alcohol strategy
- Federal budget submission 2016/17
- Review of the Performance and Accountability Framework indicators
- National Mental Health Commission Review of mental health services and programmes
- Speech pathology senate enquiry
- Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare - Consultation on Draft Stroke Clinical Care Standard
- Commonwealth Home Support Programme Discussion Paper
- Victorian Parliament’s Inquiry into Community Pharmacy
- Review of Australia’s Welfare System
- Senate Select Committee on Health – inquiry into health policy, administration and expenditure
- Health Legislation Amendment Bill 2014 – Queensland
- South Australian Transforming Health discussion paper
- National Mental Health Commission Review of mental health services and programmes
- Speech pathology senate enquiry
- Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare - Consultation on Draft Stroke Clinical Care Standard
- Commonwealth Home Support Programme Discussion Paper
- Victorian Parliament’s Inquiry into Community Pharmacy
- Review of Australia’s Welfare System
- Senate Select Committee on Health – inquiry into health policy, administration and expenditure
- Health Legislation Amendment Bill 2014 – Queensland
- South Australian Transforming Health discussion paper