Boroondara Stroke Support Group
Jess WILSON (Kew) (09:56): During National Stroke Week it was an honour to launch Boroondara Stroke Support Group’s volunteer manual. Spearheaded by the incredible Vivienne Harkness OAM, BSSG is one of the most active and innovative community-based stroke support groups in Australia. Nationally, one person will experience a stroke every 19 minutes. However, the support for survivors and their friends and family is not always widely available. BSSG fills this gap, supporting stroke survivors, their families and their carers with a range of activities, including their famous Sing for Recovery choir. It was particularly inspiring to hear from Peter, who shared his recovery journey. Peter’s mantra to never give up, even when you are experiencing your darkest days, resonated with all in the room.