The Wyong Stroke Recovery Club is one of the largest Stroke Recovery Clubs in NSW and regularly attends outings and trips with the support of ClubsGrants funding from Diggers The Entrance.
Meeting on the second Wednesday of each month at 10.30am at Diggers The Entrance, the club has been in existence for 20 years, expanding from a small group of five to becoming one of the largest clubs with about 25 members.
The Stroke Recovery Association (SRA) supports stroke survivors in their recovery process, with the Wyong club providing a range of services including counselling, advice, information, advocacy and support.
The clubs provide opportunities for survivors and carers to meet and share experiences, provide mutual support and promote social inclusion.
“We know that there are a large number of stroke survivors on the Central Coast and we are keen to expand existing clubs to offer them the vital support which our clubs can offer,” SRA CEO Michelle Sharkey said.
The Wyong club has regular activities, including overnight excursions.
The Club is not just for Stroke Survivors; many of the members who attend and find the most value are carers, who enjoy the opportunity to interact with others who are in the same boat as them and share many of the valuable experiences that only they understand.
“A feature of the group is the mutual support and encouragement it provides,” member and carer Thelma Carroll said.
For further information call 1300 650 594 or email strokeclubs@strokensw.org.au
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