IN the catchment area of Nicholls, during 2020, 202 people had strokes, increasing the stroke survivors total in the region to over 3,400.
When stroke survivors are discharged from hospital, there often isn’t any support to help them re-engage with their communities. The Shepparton Stroke Support Service hope to fill that gap.
Gillian McLeod, the centre coordinator, has opened with a Covid-friendly activity schedule to support people in post-stroke, to readjust to getting back into the community.
This month, aside from group walks, there are plans to introduce more activities including canoeing, hydro pool classes (assisted by an exercise physiologist) and a human book club.
“I would like to reach out to people recovering from stroke to become a member of our group so that we may assist them progress on that journey,” said Gillian.
The Shepparton Stroke Support Service is located at Community Health Centre, GV Health, 121 Corio Street, Shepparton and can be reached on 0493 235 670 or by email at shepparton@strokeassociation.com.au for more information.
