Posted by Gus Rozycki on Nov 01, 2023
On Wednesday 1st November, the Rotary Club of Belgrave received a talk from Toni Arfaras a StrokeSafe volunteer speaker trained in public speaking, and experienced in delivering life-saving messages about stroke. Toni has had a stroke herself. Toni presented the common information about stroke and its prevention, and also draw on her own personal experiences providing a very powerful discussion.
The Australian Stroke Foundation (www.strokefoundation.org.au) is keen to reach out to Rotary and spread awareness about stroke.
On Wednesday 1st November, the Rotary Club of Belgrave received a talk from Toni Arfaras a StrokeSafe volunteer speaker trained in public speaking, and experienced in delivering life-saving messages about stroke. Toni has had a stroke herself. Toni presented the common information about stroke and its prevention, and also draw on her own personal experiences providing a very powerful discussion.
 
Toni spoke for approximately 30 minutes including time for questions, although Toni said it can be varied to meet a clubs specific needs. Toni covered a range of issues that helped Belgrave better understand stroke and how it can be prevented. 
This includes:
  • What stroke is – What happens when someone is having a stroke and the different types of stroke.
  • How to recognise the signs of stroke – Learn the vital FAST signs which will help you recognise when someone is having a stroke.
  • What to do if someone is having a stroke – If you or someone else experiences the signs of stroke, no matter how long they last, call 000 immediately.
  • How to prevent stroke – Steps that can be taken to better understand and reduce the risk of having a stroke.
Contact Toni on: 0400 310 766 to arrange a talk for your club
The Stroke Foundation is also in partnership with the computer program, "Love Your Brain".
Monash University is seeking volunteers to begin using new technology in detecting stroke brain injuries.