Children, artists and volunteers are among the nine amazing Australians to be named the winner of a 2023 Stroke Award in Melbourne today.
The awards recognise the inspirational Australians who make a positive difference for survivors of stroke and their families. The winners were chosen from an impressive range of nominations from across Australia.
Stroke Foundation Chief Executive Officer Dr Lisa Murphy congratulated the worthy winners for their remarkable efforts.
“The Stroke Awards shine a light on the amazing people in our community who are making life better for survivors of stroke, and reducing the burden of stroke in our community,” Dr Lisa Murphy said.
“The calibre of winners at this year’s event demonstrates the passion, care and dedication we have in our community. That includes survivors of stroke, carers, family members, volunteers, health professionals and researchers.
Melbourne-based neurological team Professor Geoff Donnan AO and Professor Stephen Davis AO were named winners of the prestigious President’s Achievement Award which acknowledges people who have made a significant contribution to Stroke Foundation’s mission to reduce the impact of stroke in our community.
“We are humbled by the efforts of our community in making the future brighter for people with stroke,” Dr Murphy said.
“We received more than 50 nominations across the seven Stroke Award categories, and we’re proud to know every single one of them. I thank each and every individual nominated for an award for their contribution and support, and I congratulate the winners for their remarkable achievements.”
A stroke happens every 19 minutes in Australia, and there are almost 450,000 people living with the impacts of stroke. It attacks the brain and can happen to anyone at any age, at any time. Knowing the F.A.S.T signs of stroke saves lives.
