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A community-led stroke education video project

Filmed by the Mob for the Mob is a community-led stroke education project developed in partnership with Kamilaroi Gomeroi/Gamilaraay communities in north-west New South Wales. 

The project uses storytelling, lived experience and community voices to improve understanding of stroke, encourage people to recognise the warning signs of stroke, and support timely access to treatment and care. These project builds on many years of work led within these communities to create culturally safe stroke information that is relevant, accessible and grounded in local knowledge.  

Through a series of short videos, community members, Elders, health workers and people with lived experience share important messages about stroke, including: 

  • recognising the signs of stroke 
  • calling Triple Zero (000) without delay 
  • what happens when someone arrives at hospital with stroke 
  • the role of stroke units and specialist care 
  • recovery after stroke and available support services 
  • the importance of culturally safe care and community connection.  

Why this project matters 

Stroke is a priority health issue for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experience stroke at younger ages and often face barriers to accessing timely, culturally safe care. Delays in recognising stroke symptoms and seeking urgent treatment can affect outcomes.  

This project was developed in response to community-identified priorities and aims to improve stroke awareness through the strength of community voice, storytelling and local leadership.  

A community-led journey 

The project has grown from conversations that began more than a decade ago following the stroke of a respected community member who wanted to see better stroke care and awareness for Aboriginal people. Those conversations led to the development of Written by the Mob for the Mob, a pioneering community resource created by and for Aboriginal communities. Filmed by the Mob for the Mob represents the next chapter in that journey.  

Community members guided the project from concept through to filming and review, ensuring that the videos reflect local experiences, priorities and cultural strengths.  

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Project partners 

This project brought together community members, Elders, lived experience experts, health services, researchers and organisations committed to improving stroke outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  

Special thanks to: 

  • Kamilaroi Gomeroi/Gamilaraay community members and Elders 
  • Uncle Joe Miller 
  • Aunty Kerry Wade 
  • Aunty Coral Toomey 
  • Aunty Audrey Trindall 
  • Rachel Peake (Hunter New England LHD)  
  • Aboriginal Health Workers and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services 
  • Community partners across Narrabri, Moree, Tamworth and surrounding communities.  
  • community members with lived experience of stroke 
  • Hunter New England Local Health District and Hunter Stroke Service 
  • Hunter New England Multicultural and Refugee Health Service 
  • NSW Ambulance 
  • Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service 
  • PIUS X Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service (Moree) 
  • Narrabri Hospital 
  • Moree Hospital 
  • Yarning Up After Stroke Project 
  • all health workers, students, families and community members who supported filming on Country. 


This project was made possible through the partnership, leadership and commitment of Aboriginal communities working together to improve stroke awareness and outcomes for future generations.  

Acknowledgements 

Stroke Foundation is proud to have supported this important community-led project and acknowledges and thanks the many people, communities and organisations who contributed their time, knowledge, stories and leadership.  

We pay our respects to the Kamilaroi Gomeroi/Gamilaraay peoples, Elders past and present, and acknowledge the communities who generously shared their experiences and expertise.