If you know these members let them know what needs to be done for stroke survivors.
I would say the first thing is to create a strategy to solve all the problems in stroke. With no strategy everyone is just flailing around and nothing useful gets done.
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A dedicated carer and three inspirational stroke survivors are set to
bring a fresh new voice to stroke by joining the National Stroke
Foundation’s Consumer Council.
Full-time carer Julie Collins, and stroke survivors Rebecca Schmidt,
Richard Haley, and Jennifer Muller have all joined the ten member
Council which advises the Foundation of the needs and priorities of
stroke survivors and their carers.
National Stroke Foundation Chief Executive Officer Dr Erin Lalor said
the appointments would help ensure the Foundation continued to best
represent Australians impacted by stroke.
“The Consumer Council is a crucial part of the National Stroke
Foundation, providing us with a greater insight into what it’s like to
be a stroke survivor and a carer in Australia,” Dr Lalor said.
“Despite our new members having very different experiences and
backgrounds, they have all seen first-hand the truly devastating impact
of stroke.”
Julie Collins life changed dramatically when she suddenly became a
full-time carer after her husband Ross’ stroke in 2012. Julie has had to
put her teaching career on hold to care for Ross and now uses her
experience to help others by leading a carer support group in her local
area.
Rebecca Schmidt suffered a debilitating stroke when she was just 26,
which left her almost completely paralysed. After her harrowing
experience, Rebecca is now a strong voice for the fair treatment of
stroke survivors in her local community.
Richard Haley is considered by many to be lucky to be alive, after
surviving a series of strokes caused by an underlying heart condition.
Richard received cutting edge treatment and excellent rehabilitation
care, however he is keenly aware many stroke patients are not as
fortunate, and has become a passionate advocate for better quality
stroke care.
Jennifer Muller has worked as a passionate public health professional
for more than twenty years. This passion became personal when Jennifer
suffered a major stroke in 2006. After experiencing first-hand what it’s
like to be a stroke survivor she has drawn on her own experience to
help inform public health policy.
“I congratulate Julie, Rebecca, Richard and Jennifer on their
appointments and look forward to working with them and their fellow
Consumer Council members to further the Foundation’s efforts to reduce
the devastating impact of stroke in Australia,’’ Dr Lalor said.
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