A little help from my friends: Researching and promoting social connection in people with aphasia.Presentation by: Prof Brent Archer, A/Prof Jamie Hartwell Azios In this seminar, we highlight the deleterious mental, physical and communication effects of social isolation. Then, we will discuss recently developed therapy approaches that address social connectedness. We will focus on our … Continue reading August Seminar – Registration open now

Who doesn't love a checklist?! ✅ Care partners and family members of people with aphasia face unique challenges after stroke. They are often learning how to support someone with a communication disability while also managing changes to their own roles, relationships, wellbeing, and daily routines. In our newly published research paper, we explored whether the … Continue reading 📢 New Publication Alert: Shaping Better Support for Carers of People with Aphasia

As part of Aphasia Awareness Month, we're highlighting the innovative research projects being undertaken by the Centre of Research Excellence in Aphasia Recovery and Rehabilitation. This week, we're featuring Aphasia DOOR (Aphasia Desirability of Outcome Ranking). Measuring what matters How do we know whether aphasia therapy is making a difference to what matters most to … Continue reading Aphasia Awareness Project Spotlight: Aphasia DOOR – Your Voice in Measuring Therapy Success

As part of Aphasia Awareness Month, we're highlighting the innovative research projects being undertaken by the Centre of Research Excellence in Aphasia Recovery and Rehabilitation. Update on M-MAT Tele. Bringing intensive aphasia therapy into the home. Accessing intensive aphasia therapy can be difficult. Distance, travel, mobility and availability of services can all make it harder … Continue reading Aphasia Awareness Month Project Spotlight: M-MAT Tele

If you are in Melbourne, here is a new, low-cost adult speech pathology services available through La Trobe University Health Clinic in Bundoora. The clinic supports adults with communication, speech, voice and swallowing needs. Services are student-led and supervised by qualified speech pathologists. Referral form: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/healthclinic/referral-form Reduced Cost Care - Standard Consultation $35. Concession $20.