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Stroke Foundation wish you and your loved ones a safe and well holiday season.
StrokeLine will be closed from 2:30pm on Friday 20th December 2023 and will reopen at 9am on Monday 6th Jan 2025.

Stroke is always a medical emergency, if you think you or someone you know is having a stroke, call triple zero (000) immediately.
Lifeline provides crisis support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Visit lifeline.org.au
Please see other support services over the closure period.

  • StrokeLine

    StrokeLine's health professionals provide information and advice on stroke treatment, prevention and recovery.

    It's free and confidential.

    StrokeLine is based in Australia and available Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (AET), except National and Victorian public holidays.

    StrokeLine will close at 2:30pm Friday 20th Dec 2024, reopening at 9am on Monday 6th January 2025.

    Phone: 1800 787 653

    Email: strokeline@strokefoundation.org.au


Using an interpreter to call StrokeLine

If you or a family member would like to speak to StrokeLine with the help of an interpreter, just follow these steps:

  1. Call the Telephone Interpreting Service on 13 14 50
  2. Say the language you need and wait on the line for an interpreter 
  3. Ask the interpreter to call StrokeLine 1800 787 653. 

“We know the stroke journey can be a roller coaster. That’s why we’re here to help every step of the way. Our team includes occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech pathologists and social workers. Between us we have many decades of stroke care experience. On StrokeLine we take time to listen and you’ll come away with a plan that works for you.” -Simone, StrokeLine occupational therapist

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